Drinking Water Systems

The first thing to consider is what type of home you live in, such as a house, condo, or apartment, and whether you own or rent your home. This question matters because, if you rent, you may have certain restrictions in your lease when it comes to the installation of a water filtration device.

Many leases will not allow you to make modifications to the plumbing in your home. This means filtration systems that go under your sink or whole-home systems that go near your water heater may not be viable options in your case. A filter that attaches to your sink faucet, showerhead, or other fixtures, on the other hand, shouldn't count as a modification to your plumbing.

If you own your home, then you don't have to worry about restrictions with modifying your plumbing. You are free to choose any type of filtration system you want for your home. Still, you may have other logistical limitations to consider. For example, you may not have enough room under your sink for a filtration system to be installed.

No matter the type of home you live in, whether you rent or own it, and what sort of space you have to work with, you can find a great water filtration solution to meet your needs. Multipure's systems come in a variety of configurations to accommodate your situation. Plus, they are compact and can fit in nearly any space.

It isn't just your home itself that you should consider but also where your home is located. The area where you live can play a major role in determining your water filtration needs. This is because different areas get their water from different sources, and these water supplies all have their own inherent pollution issues.

To find out what contaminants are common in your area, ask your local provider for information. While this can be helpful, testing your water is the best way to find out which contaminants are present in your water supply. You can do this at home, or you can send a sample of your water off to be tested by a certified laboratory.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) divides water contaminants into four categories - physical, chemical, biological, and radiological. An example of a physical contaminant that may make its way into your water is sediment. Chemical contaminants can be naturally occurring in your area or can be man-made from things like pesticides, industrial pollutants and medications. Biological contaminants include viruses, bacteria, and other microbes. Radiological contaminants can occur naturally wherever there are uranium and radium deposits, and they can also be produced from man-made nuclear reactions.

While some contaminants may be relatively harmless, others can be hazardous to your health, especially in large concentrations. It's important to know which categories of contaminants you need to protect yourself from in your area and then use this information to help you find a water filter that will do the job. For instance, many filters will not take out biological contaminants, so if those are a concern in your area, you'll want to select a filter that can handle removing these tiny microbes.

As with any purchase, budget is also a concern. The cost of drinking water filters can vary dramatically. It's helpful to do a little research to see what sort of filter you may need and then consider differences in price from option to option. If you can afford to pay more, then you may want to opt for a whole home system. If you're working within a tight budget, then a smaller filter for your kitchen may be the best option.

It's important to note that, while drinking water filtering systems can be costly, they are an investment. This means you're not just throwing your money away. Instead, you'll enjoy a return on your investment for months and years to come. In this case, that return is cleaner, healthier water and the likely health benefits derived from that water. However, you may also enjoy a financial return on your investment.

If you don't feel comfortable drinking your tap water now, then how are you getting your drinking water? According to the nonprofit The Water Project, Americans spend an average of over $100 on bottled water per person every year. That means a family of four could easily spend over $400 in a single year on bottled water. To put it in perspective, that's more than the cost of a Multipure Aquaversa filter system. If this describes you, then you could actually save money by investing in a drinking water filter.