Water Filter Cartridges

Replacement Water Filter Cartridges

Clean drinking water is something that most of us take for granted.

Clean drinking water is something that most of us take for granted. We assume that our community water department makes sure that safe clean water reaches our homes and is ready for us at the turn of a faucet.

The real truth is that the water that reaches our homes is still filled with all sorts of chemicals, bacteria and debris that can make it at a minimum bad tasting to at worst toxic.

Consider that most community’s water treatment plants are decades old and delivery lines sometimes 75 years or more old. The technologies these plants employ are outdated and the delivery lines filled with cracks from tree roots and ground shifts.

For all of the above reasons and more, you need to have a home water filtration system to protect yourself and your family. Perhaps most importantly, you need to be sure to keep your water filtration system maintained by keeping regularly replacing the filtration material.

There are a number of different options for adding water filtration to your home, counter-top pitchers, on-the-faucet models, under-sink models and whole house models allowing you to find one that meets your needs and is within your budget.

Most filtration systems employ a cartridge or canister that contains the filtration materials. The better models use granulated activated charcoal as a part of their filtration system in the cartridge/canister.

This inert chemical is primarily carbon that is filled with millions of tiny holes that trap the impurities as the water molecules travel through it.

Cheaper systems use standard charcoal which is much less effective and should generally be avoided. Some of the most expensive models employ Chlorgon, a mixture of activated charcoal and rare minerals and salts that further filter the water.

Again, pick the style that fits your needs and budget. In general terms the filter cartridge/canister will last about six months with normal household use.

Some models of filter systems come with use indicators built into them. For larger under sink or whole house models you can opt to have the manufacturer ship you new cartridges/canisters when they are due to be replaced; although there is an extra cost to this option, it eliminates you having to keep track of something else in the house.

If you live in an area with especially poor water or if there is a one-time disruption to your water supply like a water main breaking, change your filter more often.

If all of this still sounds like to much for you to take on by yourself there are an increasing number of companies that will professionally install your water filtration system and maintain it on a regular basis.

The world is increasingly being polluted by all manner of chemicals, bacteria and viruses. This is a fact of modern life. What ever route you choose for your water filtration be sure to keep up on having a fresh filter in place.

At the end of the day you can rest assured knowing that you are taking an active role in keeping your family happy and healthy.