Why Do I Need a Whole House Water Filter?If you have city / municipal water, the water is disinfected using either chlorine or chloramines (formed when chlorine is combined with ammonia). Both of these agents can be detrimental to your good health as they are known carcinogens. Chloramines have been studied less and therefore its effects have been less publicized, but it is no less dangerous in most water experts¹ opinions.
Before purchasing a whole home filter, be sure to check your annual water report (usually available online from your municipality providing your water to you) whether the disinfection agent is chlorine or chloramines. This is important because not every whole home system effectively filters for chloramines, unless specifically stated.
Showering in municipal water poses additional risks because chlorine, when heated, creates vapors known as THMs (trihalomethanes, see more information below on THMs), which are known to increase the risk of cancer. By installing a whole home water filter, you eliminate this risk for all showers and baths in your home. The alternative is to install shower and bathwater filters in every bathroom in your home. If you are on a tight budget or live in an apartment, it is recommended that you take this step to ensure your family is protected.
A whole home system is beneficial because it will filter all of the water in your home for every use including bathing and showering, cooking, drinking (although an additional point-of-use filter is usually recommended to solve an aesthetic issues in water such as odor and taste), pets¹ water, plant use, etc.
For much less than a penny per day, you can take this important measure to protect your family.
Buying a whole home water filter online is a great way to save money. There are many high quality units available today for less than $1,000. You simply purchase the system online and have your plumber install it. You may even be able to do it yourself if you are handy and have some prior plumbing experience.
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