Many Americans don’t achieve the recommended daily water intake. Adding a water filter to your home can improve the taste, which will make you want to drink more. Many choices are available, so it can be difficult to know what’s best for your family. Holmes Water Treatment Co can help, as they’ve supplied the citizens of Wentzville, MO, with water treatment supplies for over 40 years. 

Water Filter Techniques

Water filters utilize two main techniques. Physical filtration involves straining the water to remove large objects. The complexity of this method can range from a simple tissue-like barrier to a more involved system like reverse osmosis. In chemical water filtration, as the name implies, the liquid is run through an active substance that removes impurities.

Filtration Types

Activated Carbon

Four types of water filters perform one or a combination of the techniques mentioned above. The first is activated carbon, which commonly uses a charcoal filter to absorb substances. Both types of filtration are in effect as the carbon pulls out impurities and the filter itself strains the water.

Reverse Osmosis

The concept of osmosis simply means the water will flow from areas of high volume to low volume until it equals out. In reverse osmosis, an electric pump will force the water in the opposite direction through a filter that traps any contaminants. While an impressive process, it’s not the best for removing bacteria and can waste water.

Ion Exchange

Hard water has magnesium and calcium compounds, making it unpleasant to drink. Ion exchange filters are commonly used to improve the taste. As water travels through the filter, the compounds are broken down into their respective ions. From there, the filter exchanges those bad ions with good sodium ions.

Distillation

This water purification method employs the concept of condensation. Water is heated to a boil, which kills all of the bacteria. Then, the steam is captured and transferred to another container, causing it to cool and return to its liquid state. When transferring containers, additional pollutants are removed to create clean drinking water. 

Water filters remove impurities that can be harmful to you and your family’s health. Installing a water filter keeps your supply safe and maintains a smooth taste. Holmes Water Treatment Co supplies all varieties of water filters to meet your needs. If they don’t have what you’re looking for, they can custom design it for you. Give them a call at (636) 327-6404 or reach out online to view your options.