Saturday, February 23, 2013

Can An Under Sink Water Filter Help To Provide For Your Household Water Needs?

By Roxy Albright


In recent year, innovations in water filters, such as a countertop water filter or under sink water filter, have made them more simple to install and even easier to maintain. Many types of filters are now available, including everything from simple carafes to whole house systems. Many of these systems make purifying your water as simple as turning on the tap. And what's more, additives such as shilajit powder, have become increasingly available, thereby assuring you get the most benefit from the water that you consume.

Ask even a small child and he will know that you need to drink water to stay healthy. In fact, children may actually be easier to convince them some adults! The human body is made up of over 2/3 water and most body systems require water in order to function properly. Because we know that water is vital to our bodies, it becomes increasingly important to know what is actually in our water. Once you know what exists in the water in your home, choose a filter from the many types that are currently available (under sink water filter, countertop water filter, simple carafe, whole house system, etc.) that will best meet your needs and budget. And finally, determine what features currently available are most important to meet your family's needs.

Most people probably think because the water that comes out of their home tap is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), it is generally safe. This is a common misconception. While most water does not cause people to become unhealthy in most instances, there are few locations that can claim no federal water quality violations. Dangerous contaminants such as lead, chloroform, arsenic, nitrate, nitrite, radon, and E. coli bacteria are common in tap water. For example, New York City, in a recent sample taken from the EPA for the consumer confidence report, or CCR, had several times the legal limit of lead. Of course, this report only takes into account locations, not your specific tap, so the only way to really know what is in your water supply is to have it tested specific to your tap.

Once you know what you are trying to filter in your home, look for a filter that will meet your needs for the options currently available. Take into account not only what you need to filter, but also what your household needs for water are. For instance, if you are using several gallons a day for drinking water in your household, a simple carafe would require refilling several times a day. This may be less then ideal for a large household. You might also want to consider if you have the countertop space for a countertop water filter. If you don't, you might want to consider an under sink water filter instead. Knowing what your needs are and what will work best for you will help you choose a filter that will best meet your needs.

And finally, take a look at the different features that various filters offer. Be sure to consider location for your filter and what space will allow. Some filters offer the benefit of easy plumbing connections, so hiring a plumber is not necessary. Other filters offer electronic indicators that remind you when it is time to replace filtration cartridges. Some countertop and under sink water filters even offer a separate compartment for additives, such as shilajit powder. So, before you purchase, know what features you desire and which ones you can live without.

So when choosing a countertop or under sink water filter, or even a whole house system, consider options and features, such as the ability to add shilajit powder, to assure that your family is getting safe, clean drinking water.




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