Knowledge is power, how often have you heard that phrase? Well it applies to selecting the right water treatment system as there are many that still leave you exposed to harmful chemicals. Here are the most common mistakes to avoid to ensure you get the best system.
#1 Getting Demineralized Water
Demineralized water is another term for distilled. This basically means that the essential and natural trace minerals have been removed like potassium and calcium.
Many systems like reverse osmosis (RO) and distillation result in this while the best water treatment systems will not.
Many sellers of RO filters say this is not important but that is simply untrue because even the World Health Organization says that we should all drink water with these minerals in. The truth is our bodies absorb these minerals better from water than from any other source and we also drink a lot of it too.
#2 Not a 99% Removal Rate?
Many water treatment systems will reduce the amount of contaminants by 60 or 70%, which may sound good, but is in fact very poor. You will still be at risk and most systems are unable to remove the main two toxins lead and chlorine.
You can ask to see the Performance Data Sheet which will tell you exactly what each system can remove.
The only type that can achieve 99% removal rates for all the main contaminants is a carbon block filter. The best ones with a dual process and ion exchange ensure that all the supply is pure and healthy with the essential minerals left in.
It is especially important to remove the carcinogenic VOCs, THMs and cysts and again only the carbon filters can achieve this to fully protect your health and future well-being.
#3 Paying Too Much
You would be shocked by the price difference between some types of water treatment systems, especially as the more you spend does not guarantee better results!
Some RO systems can cost many times more than the effective carbon block filters and these RO systems also cost more to maintain, especially as they waste so much water (up to 80% of what they use).
As a guide, you can get a countertop system for around $120 and a whole house system for $1000, so don't pay any more than that.
As you can see, if you avoid the most common mistakes when selecting your system, you can enjoy cost-effective, healthy and great tasting water and protect your health at the same time.
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