Having impurities in your water not only causes the water to have a bad taste, but impurities also lead to odor, discoloration, and build-up of residue in your home piping system. The most common impurities include heavy metals, fluoride, and chlorine. If you find these elements present in your home tap water, the best thing you can do is to remedy the problem by implementing a home filtering system. To get started, below are a few home filtering system options and how each one works to ensure that your water is clean and safe to drink.
Carbon/Activated Carbon System
Activated carbon filtration is perhaps one of the most common household filtration systems. There are two types of carbon activated systems: point of entry (POE) and point of use (POU). A point of entry system will purify all the incoming water to the house, while point of use systems will purify the water before the water is used. Generally, a POE system filters water that is used for various household purposes, while a POU system filters water for cooking and drinking.
Every carbon activated system contains a carbon cartridge. Water to be used is filtered through the carbon cartridge. Upon filtration, the impurities stick the carbon, leaving the water clean and clear for home use.
Ceramic Filtration
Ceramic filtrations are a great option for homeowners who are mainly focused on impurities such as sediments and bacteria. The advantage of implementing a ceramic filter for your home water system is that it is extremely easy to implement. A ceramic block is placed in your water filtration system and when the water runs through that block, impurities will be precluded from flowing through with the water. As a result, the water that filters through is clean and safe to drink. The main advantages of this type of system is that it’s a one-time low cost investment and the filter itself also is known to have a long life, so replacement opportunities are very few.
Deionization
A more advanced water filtration system is deionization. This system has two ion exchange components within the filter. As water flow through the ion components, salts and other elements become attached to the ion exchange material within the filter. With the ion exchange material in place, the water that leaves the filter is safe and clean. In addition, deionization systems are known for their ability to turn hard water into soft water, making them a worthy investment if it is also a concern for you.
Reverse Osmosis
A final notable water filtration system is reverse osmosis. This process works by filtering water though a semi-permeable membrane with activated carbon. As the water filters through, it blocks the impurities. The water filtration system does not stop there. Afterwards, the water goes through the reverse osmosis system, which works to clean what is left. If you’re looking for a system that offers you extra protection, then this is the system for you.
