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Many homes and businesses lie in cities with poor-quality tap water. It could be due to rusty pipes, hard water, or too much added chlorine. In any case, a water treatment system can transform your drinking water from a mineral-laden, rusty sludge into a crystal clear, delicious drink. Below are some of the top reasons to invest in a water purification system.

Why Get a Water Treatment System

1. Remove Contaminants

Tap water that comes directly from the wastewater treatment facility can nevertheless contain numerous impurities and contaminants. For instance, most municipalities add chlorine and fluoride to the water supply. Consuming too much chlorinated water can lead to bladder cancer, while many concerns about consuming fluoride stem from evidence that it may cause bone cancer. Worse, unfiltered water may contain lead, which can cause anemia, weakness, and kidney or brain damage. A water treatment system removes these risks.

2. Improve the Flavor

Water containing a lot of minerals can taste downright foul, and many people—irrespective of its dangers— are sensitive to the flavor of chlorine. Rusty pipes can turn the water orange and imbue it with a metallic taste. A water treatment system removes the impurities that cause water to look, smell, and taste bad.

3. Reduce Plastic Waste

Water treatment systemMany households with unpleasant-tasting tap water spend lots of money on bottled water. This not only costs them money, but it creates a lot of plastic waste. Few states place a deposit on water bottles to encourage recycling. Therefore, many millions of bottles each year end up as landfill waste. You can do your part to reduce this number by installing a home water filter and eliminating the need for plastic bottles.

 

To discuss the installation of a water treatment system in your home, contact Holmes Water Treatment in Wentzville, MO. They have served St. Charles County residents for more than 40 years and have numerous satisfied customers in St. Peters, Warrenton, and St. Charles. They offer a wide selection of water filters and water purification systems to help with unpleasant tastes, colors, and odors and to remove unhealthy contaminants from your tap water. Visit their website to learn more about solutions, or call (636) 327-6404 to arrange a consultation.

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