Under-Sink Water Filtration
The water you cook with can affect your family‘s health, so consider installing a filtering system to eliminate pesticides, algae, heavy metals and chlorine. You’ll reduce your exposure to toxins and gain peace of mind.
In-line filter or reverse osmosis?
I’ve always considered reverse osmosis (RO) to be the more effective water treatment system, but it does have some negative aspects. When I had well water, it was certainly the best choice, but RO systems can waste up to 5 gallons of water for every gallon filtered, and they can remove beneficial minerals as well. In the city, where I pay for every gallon used, I wanted to find a better alternative. In recent years, in-line filtration systems have really stepped up their game and boast similar filtration statistics without wasting water.
What’s in your water?
A wide variety of organic and inorganic contaminants are a cause for concern, including chloramine or chlorine, water-soluble heavy metals (cadmium, chromium VI, lead, mercury), herbicides, pesticides, sediment, algae, mold and others.
Knowing how your local water is treated is also important when you’re choosing a filtration system for your home. If you get city water, call or visit your municipal water provider’s website and review the Annual Water Quality Report. This will tell you whether your water is treated with chlorine or chloramine, and if fluoride is added. If you get your water from a well, a whole-home RO system can be a great choice.