Many factors can contribute to the contamination of your home’s water supply, which can lead to health problems for your household. Fortunately, installing a water treatment system can remove harmful impurities. The guide below looks at signs that you need one.

How to Know You Have Contaminated Water

The most common problems with your water supply tend to occur from bacteria and mineral contamination. Sulfur bacteria naturally builds up in stagnant well water, which can cause it to smell. Minerals like iron, barium, and cadmium can leach into the water supply from metal pipes, causing your water to taste bitter or look cloudy or brown.

If you notice members of your household suddenly getting diarrhea or stomach-related diseases, it might be due to increased levels of bacteria and other pollutants in the water. Water treatment professionals can check the levels of contamination in your water supply and implement solutions, like point-of-use water filters.

What Is a Point-of-Use Water Filter?

As the name suggests, this system treats water at its point of exit, such as where it comes out of your faucet. This means that you will have to put one on every device you take drinking water from. However, it is easily installed and requires little maintenance—you just have to replace the filter every three to six months.

It purifies the water by removing particulates through a series of filters—usually either reverse osmosis semi-permeable membranes or carbon filters.

Although this method costs more than refrigerator and water pitcher filters, it does a better job of eliminating contaminants from your drinking water. For example, your refrigerator filter won’t get rid of hard water minerals, lead, or viruses and bacteria. A point-of-use filter is also a more affordable alternative to whole-house systems.  

For quality water treatment, look no further than JB Water Plumbing & Treatment Solutions in Mesa, AZ. Proudly serving the greater Phoenix area since 1981, they offer water distillers and water filtration systems to ensure that everyone has access to a clean and safe drinking supply. Call (480) 969-3193 to get a no-obligation estimate, or check out their website for more on their offerings.