Whole-house Water Treatment Systems: Facts To Know Before You Purchase A Home Water Treatment System
There are many whole-house water treatment systems on the market. We are going to examine some facts you really need to know before you purchase any home water treatment system. First thing to consider is do you really need one? Some whole-house water treatment systems can be expensive, ranging in price from $800 to $1500 or more. Some reverse osmosis systems are quite a bit more expensive than that and they won’t do nearly the job of quality whole-house water treatment systems, but that’s another story.
If you just want great tasting, pure drinking water you really don’t need the expense of a home water treatment system. A good quality counter top filter that easily attaches to your kitchen sink should do the trick. The other option is an under sink filter which is also easily installed without the need or expense of a plumber. A counter top filter should cost about $100-$125, while a under sink unit can be picked up for around $140-$220 depending on if you want a basic or deluxe system.
What type of people should consider whole-house water treatment systems? Those people who understand the importance of using fresh, pure, non chlorinated water in all areas of their lives. We know that drinking water that contains chlorine can be hazardous to your health, but so can bathing or showering in water that contains chlorine. Chlorine is easily absorbed into the pours of your skin. This is just as bad and maybe even worse than drinking water with chlorine.
Ever notice how after a hot bath or shower you feel drowsy? That’s because the chlorine in the water turns into a steam or gas, and the effects of it make you tired or drowsy. Chlorine gas by itself is deadly, so why would you want to risk the long term effects occurred by bathing or showering in it on a daily basis?
If you’re cooking with your basic tap water you are exposing you and your family to all sorts of potential problems by not filtering your water such as bacterial, cysts, and all sorts of organic material including human feces. Studies have shown that one of the most prominent ingredients in ordinary tap water is dissolved toilet tissue.
Many city water systems are now turning to using recycled waste water. I for one do not want to be drinking, bathing or cooking with recycled waste water. To try and treat it effectively, city water treatment plants use even more chlorine to kill the harmful byproducts of waste water.
Every home in America has an elevated level of chloroform gas present due to the vaporization of chlorine and other chemicals from tap and shower water. This is another one of the reasons to consider whole-house water treatment systems, and not just use a water filter pitcher type product. Next, let’s look at the cost of a quality home water treatment system.
Expect to pay about $800-$1200 for a quality system. You can pay more, but usually you’re paying for advertising and dealer mark ups. You can go direct to the manufacturer for the $800 price. Unless you are very handy you will need to hire a plumber to install many whole-house water treatment systems at a cost of about $175-$250.
The other cost is that of a replacement filter. The filter of a home water treatment system needs to be replaced about every 3 years at a cost of about $650. You can do it yourself without a plumber. If you know where to look you can pick up quality whole-house water treatment systems and a replacement filter for the same cost as an overpriced home water treatment system that doesn’t do as good a job as one you buy direct from the manufacturer.
In conclusion, even with the cost associated with quality whole-house water treat systems it’s most likely less than you are already spending on bottled water and now and you can drink, shower, bathe and live in healthy water! The average breaks down to about 50 cents per day. All things considered a home water treatment system is a great idea!
Expert author Steve Waters has done extensive research on whole-house water treatment systems and water filtration. See the only water purification products he recommends that can be purchased direct from the manufacturer at: www.BestH2oFilter.com
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