Why You Should Consider a Whole-House Water Filtration System

When your water smells or tastes funny, you may purchase a single point-of-use filter that purifies the drinking water from your kitchen faucet. However, this is an isolated solution for a problem that likely affects your entire plumbing system. If all of the taps in your home have this problem, you may need a whole-house water filtration system to protect your plumbing and your family’s health from any of the following problems.

• Chlorine: Chlorine is often added to your water at the municipal water supply for health purposes. However, for some people, chlorine may have negative effects on the skin or hair, and many homeowners simply want to remove any added substances from their water entirely. An absorption filter removes the chlorine and some other natural pollutants from your water supply, although it may not take care of every mineral or metal that could affect your plumbing.
• Hard Water: The term “hard water” refers to high levels of minerals such as magnesium and calcium. Hard water affects the majority of homes in the United States, and it usually does not negatively affect your health. However, it may cause problems for your plumbing system or for the large appliances in your home. Hard water often leaves water spots or soap scum behind in the dishwasher, and you may notice white or yellow-green deposits around the faucets in your home. As these deposits gather in the pipes, you’ll get reduced water pressure, and it may lead to the need for pipe replacement. Your best option for prevention is a water softener.
• Other Contaminants: Installing a whole-house reverse osmosis system is one of the most effective ways to remove bacteria, sediment, and other contaminants from your water, as few impurities can pass through the semipermeable membrane. Furthermore, a reverse osmosis system can remove the salt that is added to your water during the water softening process.

Installing a whole-house water filtration system is the best way to protect your potable water supply. But you’ll need a professional to test your water and determine the right type of system for the job. For more information about water filtration systems in Houston and surrounding areas, call the experts at Daniels Plumbing today.