According to industry experts, bottled water is a $15 billion a year industry in the United States. More and more Americans are concerned about the quality of the water they consume. Hence, it makes sense that more and more of them are installing water purification systems in their homes.
Following is some information to assist you in making the best decision about which type of system is best for your home.
What You Should Do Before Installing a Water Purification System In Your Home
Have your home’s water tested – by an impartial source; not someone who’s trying to sell you something. For example, there may be dirt, copper, chlorine, asbestos fibers, molds, and a host of other elements in your water, in addition to known substances like lead.
Knowing exactly what’s present will help you decide which type of water purification system you need.
Whole House Water Purification System, Or Simple Filter?
Generally, the larger the system, the more elements it filters out. If you simply don’t like the taste and/or smell of your drinking water, for example, you may just need a faucet filter. On the other hand, if your home’s water source leaves rusty looking rings in bathtubs and vanity sinks, then you may need a whole house water purification system.
Tip: If you choose a whole house system, get one with a bypass switch. What is this? This allows you to switch back and forth between regular tap water and purified water. Why would you want to do this? Some household jobs (eg, car washing, lawn watering) do just fine with regular tap water.
Getting a whole house water purification system is a job for home improvement contractors. Once installed, water purification systems are very economical to operate, costing mere pennies per gallon. And, it beats paying for bottled water all the time.
