Water Filtration
If you do not have a water filter of some kind, you may want to consider buying one soon. A whole house water filter is a great place to start. It will filter contaminants like chlorine, Voc’s, THM’s and a host of other contaminants that can cause cancer and a whole host of other diseases. This is especially important for our young children and our elderly.
Water Filters that we offer:
Whole House Water Filters are the best way to protect your family:
- Carbon Filters
- Ultra Filters are installed in combination with carbon filters to provide the highest quality water available for your whole house.
- Point of use water filters are installed on individual plumbing fixtures.
- Reverse Osmosis point of use filters are installed on individual fixtures.
Water Filter Purchasing Considerations
When considering the purchase of a whole house water filter there are several key points to look for:
1. Initial cost, including shipping and installation
2. Life of the filter
3. Warranty on the filter: can they prorate it?
4. Return policy: do they offer a satisfaction guarantee?
5. Shipping cost: who pays for shipping on any warranty?
6. Customer service: how do you reach the company?
7. What contaminants does the filter remove?
8. Do they offer a performance guarantee: what happens if it does not perform to manufacturer claims?
9. When do you replace the filter or the media and what is the cost?
10. Does the filter require backwashing? If so, how long is the warranty on the electric head and valve?
11. Gallons per minute of flow (one shower will use 2.5 gpm)
12. Well water should always be tested before purchasing a whole house filter
Educational:
Here are some good links:
The News Star article on Water Systems, Water Works Crumble
Is Your Water causing cancer? pt 1
Is Your Water causing cancer? Pt 2
Is your water causing cancer? Pt 3
What you don’t know about bottled water:
http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/what-you-dont-know-about-your-bottled-water-pt-1
http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/what-you-dont-know-about-your-bottled-water-pt-2

