Many people believe that a water filter is a luxury rather than a necessity. Unfortunately, this isn't exactly true. Municipal tap water that doesn't run through a water filter may be contaminated with heavy metals like lead, pesticide runoff and chemical byproducts. In addition to affecting the taste and the purity of household water, these contaminants also put the health of your household at risk.
Fortunately, it's easy to protect your family from these hidden threats with a whole house water filter. Here's what you need to know about these unique systems.
If you live in an older home, it's possible that your drinking water is being contaminated by residues and chemicals from old pipes. Lead, a heavy metal commonly found in unfiltered drinking water, can result in the development of mental and physical disabilities in children and can affect the health and well-being of your family, even when used as bathing or shower water. A whole house water filter can strip these toxins out and make your household's water safer for all members of your family.
Did you know that some households' drinking water is polluted with things like radon, nitrates, arsenic, antibiotics and hormones? These scary compounds are often the product of runoff from farming and agriculture or byproducts from water treatment processes. Luckily, a broad-spectrum whole house water filter can keep these things out of your drinking water.
The pollutants that may be in your unfiltered municipal water will vary depending on where you live. Fortunately, it's easy to obtain a copy of the annual water quality report from your local water utility. This will help you find out more about what type of contaminants are present in your area's water and which water filter you should purchase to protect yourself from them.
If you're ready to purchase a whole house water filter to protect your family from unnecessary toxins, contact A. Borelli. Our local plumbers have more than three decades of experience in the industry and are prepared to help you take the steps needed to keep your family safe and healthy.