Many homeowners believe that tap or hard water is clean and safe. Even though tap water appears and tastes okay, there are often impurities in it. Some contaminants may be harmless but can cause severe damage to appliances or fixtures. A water filtration system is ideal for hard water solutions, but it varies from home to the next, depending on how water is used and what contaminants are present. The following four scenarios can help you to determine how safe your home water is. If your house has these issues, you may be eligible to filter your water for home use.
The Water Tastes Bad
While municipal water systems are generally good at removing toxic substances from tap water, there are still areas where the water doesn’t taste good, especially in your home. Experts say there are issues in some parts of the United States that affect the taste, such as hard water. Even if the water in your home is safe to drink, it cannot taste good if it has a high mineral content or is treated with chlorine. It is not uncommon for homeowners to purchase a water filtration system because they are concerned about water quality. A water filter system can be installed in the kitchen sink for a fresh, clean water glass. You can also have the water distributed through a separate faucet. If you consider installing a water filter system in your house, a 3M Aquapure AP-DWS1000 two-stage drinking water filtration system is an excellent choice.
Your House Gets Old
If your house was built before 1986, when lead was banned from water pipes, there’s a chance that particles from lead-containing pipes or solder from copper pipes could seep into your house down to your drinking water. Lead, a known poison, can increase the risk of severe health problems and is especially harmful to children under six. It is easy to remove lead from home drinking water. Experts recommend installing a filter under your sink.
The 3M Aqua-Pure AP200 drinking water filtration system is a good option. It will ensure that your water is free of lead and contaminants.
You Consume Well Water
Homes with private wells provide clean, healthy water. But private wells have been contaminated with pesticides and other chemicals in recent decades. Regular carbon filters can’t remove all the potentially harmful toxins. Charcoal filters can filter out light contaminants like lead and chlorine, but they can’t guarantee the removal of pesticides, nitrates, and heavy metals. A reverse osmosis system like the 3M Undercounter Osmosis Water Filtration System for your home use will remove almost all toxins, including heavy metals, arsenic, and nitrates. A reverse osmosis system makes the water clearer and better tasting and ensures that your family doesn’t ingest any harmful toxins.
Clothes Look Dingy After Cleaning
Are you frustrated because your whites won’t turn whiter or your colored clothes don’t shine despite trying every detergent available on the market? It may not be the detergent or the washing machine that is the problem. The problem may lie in the composition of the water in your home. Water with a high iron content can make clothes dull or gray. If your clothes regularly show either of these colors, it indicates that an under-sink filter is not sufficient.
To remove iron, sediment, and other contaminants from your clothes, you need a whole-house water treatment system, such as 3M Aqua-Pure 900 Series whole-house filtration systems. With whole-house filters installed in your main water lines, your clothes will be cleaner and brighter.