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It’s easy to take clean drinking water for granted-until you don’t have it anymore. Whether you’ve just moved into a new home and the quality isn’t what you’d like or you’ve experienced a sudden change in your existing quality, it may be time to install a water filtration system. These filtration systems get rid of mineral and chemical impurities, leaving with you water that’s fresh-tasting and healthy.
Your best bet for water filtration system installation is to call your local master plumber. He can advise you on the various filtration system options out there and make a recommendation based on your needs. Then, he can properly install all the necessary components for the best results.
Signs of Impure Water
Does the water coming from your taps taste strange or smell funny? Is it discolored? You might be in need of a water filtration solution to get it running clear and clean again. If you can, take note of when the issue started and which taps are affected. For instance, is it only the kitchen sink, or does the water in every part of your house smell bad? Also note whether the it eventually clears if you let it run for a moment, or if it remains undesirable for consumption or use. The exact issue, the location, and the duration of the problem can help your plumber determine the root cause and plan an appropriate water filtration solution.
What’s in the Water?
The water that comes into your home from a municipal water supply has been treated with harsh chemicals to kill bacteria and other contaminants. Unfortunately, those chemicals can make your water unpalatable and even dangerous to drink in some cases. Meanwhile, if you get your water from a well, you could have a host of other contaminants seeping into the water through the ground. Depending on your local area, your water might contain harmful levels of fluoride, chlorine, pesticides and herbicides, and an array of organic and inorganic compounds. A water filtration system can be tailored to address your specific filtration needs.
Filtration Options
Water filtration systems are generally either whole-house or on-tap. As their names suggest, an on-tap system filters water through a single affected tap, while a whole-house system can filter all of the water that enters your home’s pipes. The most common types of filtration systems are activated carbon filters and reverse osmosis systems. An activated carbon filter absorbs and traps contaminants as the water moves through the pipes. A reverse osmosis water filtration system uses pressure to push water through a series of filters, removing contaminants. Talk to your plumber about the water filtration system that’s right for your home.
While your plumber is installing your water filtration system, he can install other plumbing solutions, such as a water softener to get rid of the hard water that can leave a film or residue on your sinks and showers. He can also conduct a pipe inspection to determine that the contaminants in your water aren’t getting in through a rusted or leaking pipe. After he leaves, you can be sure you’ve got water that’s clean, soft, and ready to serve you well, short-term and long into the future.