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Is A Faucet Water Purifier For You?
When you live in a home with its own well, or the quality of your municipal water supply is questionable, a faucet water purifier may be the perfect solution. Purifying the water as it comes out of the tap is a convenient way to provide a clean, great tasting water supply for drinking, cooking and making coffee. Faucet water purifiers are manufactured by some of the leading producers of home water purification devices, such as Britta and Pur. Well water can significantly shorten the life of a drip style coffee machine, because iron, sediment and minerals accumulate inside the machine, clogging the lines and slowing the brewing process until it comes to a standstill. Filtering the water through a carbon filter before pouring it into the coffee machine not only makes coffee taste great, it prolongs the life of the machine. Well water is also often high in iron , which can cause rust stains on cookware and even on food. While it is not necessarily harmful, the thought of eating rust-colored mashed potatoes isn’t very appetizing! High levels of calcium and other minerals in some water systems can leave heavy deposits on cookware as well as give the water a strong taste and smell that many people find unpleasant. Purifying water as it comes out of the tap not only makes it more palatable, it also saves coffee makers and prevents unsightly build-up of mineral scale on expensive cookware. Many cities heavily chlorinate their water supplies to ensure it is safe to drink, but this compromises the taste of the water, giving it a strong bleach taste and smell. Once the chlorine has done its job of disinfecting the water, it is no longer needed. A carbon filter attached to the faucet can remove virtually all of the chlorine, leaving just clean water.
The carbon filter in a faucet water purifier is capable of removing up to 99% of chlorine and metals, and effectively removes many chemicals and bacteria as well. Most faucet filters, such as the ones made by Brita and Pur, have an additional filtration layer to remove sediment that naturally occurs in some water sources such as wells and springs. Faucet water filters are designed to be longer lasting than pitcher filters, so they usually don’t have to be changed very often. However, you might have to change a faucet filter more frequently than recommended by the manufacturer if your water supply is particularly high in sediment or mineral deposits because you will find it becomes clogged more quickly. If you have limited space in your refrigerator, a faucet filter may be a more practical solution than a water purifier pitcher. The addition of a faucet water purifier is a convenient and cost effective way to purify your tap water every time you turn on the faucet. To read more about water purifiers, please follow these links:
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