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Water Filtration Systems
Water Filtration Systems
The most important factor in choosing a water filtration system for your home is to know what is in your water to begin with. The only reliable way to obtain this information is through laboratory testing. Local health authorities can give you a list of state-certified testing laboratories that test residential water in your area. Once you know what contaminants are present in your drinking water, you are well on your way to choosing a water filtration system for your home.
Common contaminants found in drinking water around the country include iron, manganese, sulfur, bacteria, nitrates and low PH. In certain areas, chlorine, fluoride, sediment, heavy metals, hydrogen, sulfide and radon should be added to your list.
Typically, the most common filtration systems utilize activated carbon filters to filter the widest variety of contaminants. Other water filtration treatments include ultraviolet light treatment, effective against living organisms in drinking water, and reverse osmosis treatment, which removes a wide range of contaminants by forcing water through a membrane.
If water in your area is heavily contaminated, you may want to consider installing some or all of the following devices:
· refrigerator water filters,
· whole house water filters,
· water bottle filters,
· shower water filters,
· portable water filters,
· facet water filters,
· under-sink water filters,
· well water filters,
· countertop water filters, and
· pitcher water filters.
Pitcher and faucet water filter systems cost from $10.00 to $275.00 or more. Reverse osmosis systems will run you $150.00 to $500.00, with under-the-sink and countertop systems being anywhere from $50.00 to $400.00. Whole house systems depend on the size of your home and can be as inexpensive as $100.00 or can run into thousands of dollars. With this large variance in price, you’ll want to investigate your options for which water filtration systems suit your budget; also, make sure you factor in the cost for replacement filters as well as warranties and/or system replacement expenses.
If you feel lost in your search for the perfect water filtration system or you just want some expert advice, contact an experienced licensed plumber.
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Water Conservation Tips
Water Conservation Tips
Whether you are interested in the green movement or not, it never hurts to conserve water. Residential water conservation is a great way to contribute to the environment as well as your pocketbook.
No matter what area of your home you start with begin your water conservation campaign, always repair leaky faucets, both indoors and out. If you live in an older home, consider replacing old toilets, dishwashers and clothes washers with newer, more water and energy efficient alternatives.
Kitchen Conservation Tips
Fill your sink or basin when washing and rinsing dishes to save on running water. When cooking, peel and clean your vegetables in a large bowl instead of under running water. Only run your dishwasher when it is full. Try not to use your garbage disposal unless absolutely necessary. Install faucet aerators to cut down on water usage.
Bathroom Conservation Tips
Take showers instead of baths, and turn off the water to brush your teeth and shave. Repair leaky toilets and install a toilet dam, low-flow showerheads, and faucet aerators.
Laundry Conservation Tips
Purchase a water saving model of clothes washer. Chose one where you can adjust the load size to use only the amount of water you need. Try to let delay washing a load of clothes until you have a full one.
Outdoor Conservation Tips
Only water your lawn when necessary, once per week should be sufficient even when there is no rainfall. Avoid watering on windy and hot days. Try to water your lawn in the late evening or morning to minimize evaporation of water. Soaker hoses get the water down where you need it; sprinklers are sometimes wasteful because they water buildings as well as vegetation. Mulch applied around flower beds and shrubs will also reduce evaporation (an added bonus is that mulch promotes plant growth and controls weeds). Compost or organic matter added to your soil will improve soil conditions as well as aid in water retention. When you mow, set your mower blades to two to three inches high since longer grass will shade your soil and improve its moisture retention capabilities. Planting plants native to your area will reduce the need for watering as these plants have adapted to the weather of your location. Besides lawn care conservation methods, you can also conserve outdoor usage by collecting rainfall for irrigation, wash your car sparingly and quickly, and use a broom to clean walkways, decks and porches instead of hosing them off.
Taking these simple steps to conserve water at your own home will go a long way towards not only helping the environment, but may save you a little money as well.
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Water Filter vs. Bottled Water
Installing a Water Filter System vs. Drinking Bottled Water
One of the top items on most shopping lists is bottled water, especially during the hot summer season. It is important for us to drink plenty of water daily – people have swapped the 8 glasses of water per day rule with bottled water because of the convenience. In addition, many of us have ditched the soda and high-sugared fruit drinks with water. Unfortunately, drinking water from certain plastic bottles can be unhealthy.
Recent studies have shown that there are dangerous chemicals in certain types of plastic water bottles that contain bisphenol A and phthalates. These dangerous chemicals can seep into your water and actually cause weight gain and fatigue.
The sole purpose of drinking water is to cleanse your system and to help keep our weight down—drinking water containing toxins defeats the purpose of drinking healthy.
The good news, there are alternatives such as installing a water filter system in your home. There are three types of filtration: On-faucet Filtration, Countertop Filters Systems and Under Sink Filtration Systems.
On-faucet Filtration forces tap water through a thick carbon block that has holes that lock in harmful chemicals, odors and bacteria.
Countertop Filters Systems filters even tiny particles and can be used along with carbon to prevent bad odors.
Under Sink Filtration Systems offers a much higher flow capacity than your standard faucet filter and it is easy to attach.
If your family drinks several cases of bottled water each month, you may want to consider adding a water filter to your home. A new water filter will provide thousands of gallons of clean fresh water without the toxins that may exist in plastic bottles. Also, a new water filter will end up saving you quite a bit of money by eliminating the need for bottled water.
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