Who would have thought that finding a water filter for your house might be such a complicated process. Reverse osmosis, distiller, alkaline mineralizer, ultraviolet filter... so many filtration technologies, every company claims that their products are the best.
In this article, we will study how all these filter types work, the advantages and disadvantages of each filter, and finally provide you with the "best water filter for you" (you can get it directly by clicking here).
First of all-why a refrigerator water filter 4396841 is needed If you are not sure whether you need a water filter, I strongly recommend that you read the 18 reasons why you must use a water filter, or read through the following points.
If you already know the terrible situation in our drinking water, please skip this section and proceed to the "Water Filter Type" below.
This is a quick overview of why water must be filtered:
Tap water contains toxins such as chlorine, pesticides, heavy metals, radioactive substances and other pollutants. Most cities add fluoride to your drinking water. Fluoride has been classified as a neurotoxin by the world's leading scientific journals. Storage tanks/rainwater are often contaminated with E. coli and other pathogens. Most rainwater is stored in plastic tanks-the BPA in these tanks can seep into the water. BPA is an endocrine disruptor and should be avoided. Glyphosate (Roundup) was found in 85% of rainwater samples collected in the United States. Spring/well water is often polluted by pesticides, nitrates, petroleum by-products, heavy metals and radioactive substances. Not to mention the waste and decay of animals. For references to the above claims and more information on this subject, please read my article on why you must click here to filter water.
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Common types of edr3rxd1 water filtration technology-and their advantages and disadvantages When buying a water filter, the first question you will face is "what type of water filter do I need". Below, I have broken down the most common types of water filters, including their working principles and an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of each type of water filter.
Please, note-many manufacturers, use multiple filtration technologies in their products. This is a wise method. The next section will only describe each filter technology used. Later in this article, we will introduce the complete setup for integrating various technologies into one product.
In addition, the quality of the filter depends on the manufacturer. The following are just general guidelines. Before buying any filter, please contact the manufacturer to ensure that it meets your standards (most manufacturers should test and certify their products with third-party organizations such as NSF International or Water Quality Association).
Reverse osmosis water filter Reserve water permeation (RO) filters can remove neurotoxins in drinking water, so they are popular with local municipal water supplies.
The membrane used in the reverse osmosis system allows only certain particles, molecules and ions to pass through (called a semi-permeable membrane). This allows various bacteria and pollutants such as arsenic, nitrate and fluoride to be removed from the water.
In technical terms, the RO system can work under the following conditions:
Mechanical pressure is applied to the impure solution to force pure water through the semi-permeable membrane.
The disadvantage of this technique is that it wastes a lot of water. Reverse osmosis systems produce 10 times more wastewater than filtered water, which makes these systems undesirable for water scarce or costly places.
Full filtration systems using reverse osmosis technology usually include other filters, such as carbon filters, sediment filters, and even UV filters. Such systems are usually sold in the form of multiple "stage" reverse osmosis systems (for example, the filter may use a sediment filter, a carbon filter, a reverse osmosis filter, and then a remineralize, and is labeled as a "four-stage" Reverse Osmosis System".)
In addition, it is well known that reverse osmosis filters can remove many beneficial minerals (such as natural salt) from our water. The World Health Organization reports that deionized water is not suitable for drinking (2). I will cover this topic in detail in the distilled water section below. Filter companies may use "mineralizers" to re-add these important minerals to your water.
Advantages of reverse osmosis filter:
Removal of fluoride and arsenic that are difficult to filter Relatively low cost Can be used as an option under the sink or countertop (suitable for tenants, etc.) Disadvantages of reverse osmosis filter:
A lot of wastewater Remove all dissolved solids, including beneficial minerals, from our drinking water Does not remove chlorine or chemicals, pesticides or drugs The quality of filters from different manufacturers varies greatly Slow filtration rate-ideally requires a storage tank May remove all minerals, so the taste is weak. The membrane needs to be replaced once a year
