Clean water is essential for you and your family’s health. Environmental and industrial pollutants can make the water coming out of your tap unhealthy to drink. Learn about water purification and the types of home water filters to keep your family safe.
Alkaline Ionizer
An alkaline ionizer or water ionizer treats the water with electrolysis or ionization that changes the structure of the molecules in the water. The process produces a stream of acidic water and one of alkaline water. You can adjust the water pH levels according to your preferences.
An alkaline ionizer does not filter out contaminants. It requires electricity to work, and the benefits of alkaline ionized water are still not agreed upon by scientists.
Ultrafiltration Types of Home Water Filters (UF)
One of the most effective filtration methods is called ultrafiltration. UF filters force the water to flow through a hollow fiber membrane by applying hydrostatic pressure to it.
This method effectively removes most pathogenic organisms, turbidity, bacteria, viruses, and parasites. It also retains essential minerals in the water, while many thorough water filtration methods do not. The installation process is simple and it offers a fast water flow rate.
Ion Exchange (IX)
One of the most inexpensive water purification methods, ion exchange, softens hard water. It effectively removes calcium, magnesium, chromium, iron, manganese, uranium, sulfates, nitrates, fluoride, and arsenic. However, it does not remove microorganisms, and the resin is prone to bacterial growth.
Reverse Osmosis Types of Home Water Filters (RO)
This is one of the most effective types of home water filters. It uses an RO membrane to remove inorganic contaminants from the water. The membrane is washable, lasts 2 to 3 years, and filters out almost all the impurities.
It has a slow water filtration rate, though, and wastes a lot of water.
Sediment Filtration
A sediment filter is able to remove large particles, heavy metals, silt, dust, sand, and rust from water. It is low cost and has a simple replacement process.
All types of home water filters have their pros and cons, but each offers healthier water than what you will get straight out of the tap.
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