Home Water Filtration
Home water filtration is either by choice or necessity. Weather you have city water or well water it is always a good idea to get your water tested.
Why should I get my water tested?
GROUND WATER
Ground water may contain heavy metals like arsenic, lead or mercury which can lead to health concern such as kidney failure and even cancer. Water is also tested for Radon, Uranium, Bacteria and agricultural and industrial chemicals that may have found their way into your water supply. Check with the company that is doing the testing to see what exactly they test for, they may have different options that will meet your concerns.
After using this test kit, I found at that my tap water had dangerous bacteria in it and wanted to remove it from my kitchen drinking and cooking water. This Ultraviolet filter will help to keep us safe by killing the bacteria.
CITY WATER
The EPA enforces city water testing on a regulatory basis, and they do have procedures in place to notify the public of contamination or other issues that may array. The most concerns with city water are the taste and, of course, the quality. Chlorine is used to rid bacteria, and fluoride is added in elected cities to help strengthen peoples’ teeth from tooth decay. These additives and older pipes play a part in how water tastes.
Not only do you want your water to taste good, but you also want your hair and skin to feel good. Adding water softener will make you feel more comfortable in your skin. It does however have a slight salt taste due to the resin beads, which are used to remove the calcium and magnesium and other hard minerals. Hard water can also cause stains to appear in your sink and tub and toilet.
Here is a breakdown of the most detrimental Minerals that may be found in ground water and the ways to eliminate them.
| Mineral | Health Risk | The most efficient Type of Filter system |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | Cancer, Cardiovascular diseases, and skin lesions | Reverse Osmosis |
| Copper (In high levels) | Gastrointestinal Distress, Liver and Kidney Damage | Reverse Osmosis |
| Mercury | Nervous system, brain, heart, and Kidney issues. | Reverse Osmosis, Activated Carbon filters |
| Lead | Neurological damage especially for children | Reverse Osmosis |
| Iron and Sulfate | (lowers PH which can become toxic) | Reverse Osmosis Air-injection oxidation systems Greensand filters |
| Uranium and Radon which is (Uraninite) | Cancer | Reverse Osmosis |
| Thorium & Uranium (Monazite) | Cancer | Reverse Osmosis, UV filters |
| Thorium or (Thorite) | Cancer | Reverse Osmosis |
After Testing
Once you have your water test results you will have a better perspective on which kind of system will work the best for you.
Note: Whole House Water filtration systems and Home Water filtration systems can differ slightly in meaning. Whole House Water Filtration start where the water enters the house. Home Water filtration can be used to imply that it is a Whole House Water Filtration, but it also can be used for to describe units for under the sink, faucet mounts and also pitcher type that are filtered from the top.
Whole-House Water Filtration Systems
Whole-house systems can cost between $1,000 and $3,000 depending on what is needed and installation costs.
The most common types of filters used for whole-house systems are carbon filters, sediment filters, reverse osmosis filters, and water softeners. UV purification is also used to kill virus and bacteria. However, water softeners and UV purification is not always included in every system but may be added.
The Best Whole Home/House Filter Systems
| SYSTEMS | Best for | Warranty |
| Aqua-Pure AP900 Series Model#AP904 | Overall Performance | 25 Yr limited 1 yr on disposable filter |
| SpringWell Water Whole House Water Filter System Model #CF1 | Can treat up to 1,000,000 gallons of water | Lifetime + 6Months money back guarantee |
| Aquasana Rhino Model #EQ-600 | Small Homes | 6yr limited 90-day satisfaction guarantee |
| Aquasana Rhino Model #EQ-WELL-UV | Well water | 5 yr limited 90-day satisfaction |
| G.E. Appliances Model #GXWH04F | Budget friendly | 12 Months |
| G.E. Appliances Model #GXWH40L | Easy Install | 12 Months |
| Whirlpool Central Water Filtration Model #WHELJ1 | Convenience | 12 Months Full parts and labor 3yr electronics 10 yr tank |
| Express Water Model # WH300SCKS | Making simple changes | 12 Months |
| SoftPro Water Systems Whole House Upflow Catalytic Carbon Filter | Compact Design | Lifetime on tank 7 yr on circuit board |
| Pentair Water Solutions Model# PSE1899-P | Filter and Softener combo | Limited |
Home Air Filtration
Air filtration may not be a top priority for you, but if you live in a city or close to highways or suffer from allergies or have other concern health issues, you might reconsider. If you work in construction or have a dirty job and you don’t want it to contaminate your homes air quality and connaturally breath in contaminants that may cause health problems.
Air quality can be responsible for many health-related short- and long-term issues.
Short Term Effects
- Irritations of airways and sinus and eyes.
- Worsened allergies.
- Higher risk for respiratory infections.
- Brain fog, dizziness, fatigue.
Long Term Effects
- Development of Asthma, COPD, emphysema, even lung cancer.
- Cronic inflammation leading to heart disease.
- It can cause a higher risk of stroke and high blood pressure.
- New studies have shown that it can increase the risk for getting Alshimary’s and Parkinson’s disease.
- Weaking of immune system puts you at risk for many ailments and conditions.
Note
If you don’t have an air filtration system, it is important to open windows to refresh the air that you breath. Imagin when you are constantly breathing the same air it become depleted of the oxygen that you take in and the carbon dioxide in your exhale enters back into the air.