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Monday, June 21, 2010

Why You Should Use Water Filters

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By Kenna Johannsen

Have you ever gotten a glass of water from the tap and have it taste like lead? It's not very tasty and there's an easy fix to get rid of that situation. Water filters are economical, easy-to-install options that are reasonably priced and diverse in the benefits they offer.

Many varieties are on the market today with choices of under sink filters to whole-house systems. There are also models that install immediately under the faucets and counter top choices, with filter types such as charcoal, UV and ceramic. Other choices are ionized, reverse osmosis and magnetic as filtration types.

Filtration systems offer numerous benefits to our health, and prevent long-term problems by removing dangerous contaminants and toxic chemicals from our drinking water. Water filters are our last line of defense before consuming an important part of our daily hydration. Our family and children will reap the benefits of this decision for a long time to come.

Since their prices are very reasonable, the benefits of each model should be considered before making a final decision. Pitcher filters offer the use of convenience and portability, while whole-house systems offer service to each room and make for convenient use of the filtration system. Prices range from a low of about $25.00 to approximately $580.00 for the model with the most features.

Space is important to keep in mind when choosing a final model and you should work what will be most efficient for your needs. Since this is not something that should probably be moved around much, make sure that the space you want to use can be a permanent position for your counter top or under-sink model. One thing to remember is that the filters themselves need to be cleaned or changed occasionally and this should be considered in placement.

The time may come when you leave your home or go out of town where your filtration system is not available, and wonder what your options are. When you find yourself in this position, keep in mind that the Internet is a great source of information on how to build anything, including in this case, a water filter. Using only a few ingredients that are easily accessible, a portable water filtration system can be accomplished quite easily.

These simple ingredients include a plastic soda bottle, sand or gravel, and some dirty water. Experimenting with materials may create a better or worse homemade filter; you may want to try using cotton balls to see if the water comes out cleaner. After pouring your dirty water through the materials layered in the top half of the bottle, you will see the results of your efforts in the bottom half of the soda bottle.

Using water filters can prevent disease and provide better tasting and smelling water all around, and in general are something we should use on a regular basis. With the pollution problems that abound in most areas, it is a comfort to know that you are giving your family something safe and clean to drink, especially something as important and necessary as drinking water. Keep one with you at all times and you will see a difference in your health, as well as have something cool and refreshing to share with your friends! - 24553

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