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If you’re choosing a water filter for your home, you have a wide range of options. Each one is effective for different kinds of sanitization, so the best way to select one is by testing your tap and seeing what problems need correction.

Which Water Filter Will Solve Your Problem?

1. Hard Water

Hard water is full of dissolved minerals that change the taste, make it more acidic, and leave spots and scale behind on your dishes, clothes, and appliances. Ionizing filters can reduce this acidity by separating your tap into positively and negatively charged streams. Additionally, infrared models can do the same by adding a negative charge to your water.

2. Bacteria

Water FiltersIf your water contains bacteria, there two filters available for you. Ceramic filters work by running water through a porous substance, but keep in mind that the holes are large and allow chemicals through. As a result, this option is mostly useful for outdoor applications where the main problem is dirt and debris in the water supply. However, when the ceramic is treated with silver, it also becomes antibacterial. Additionally, UV systems kill bacteria and other microbes using the same type of radiation that gives you a sunburn, which creates no waste and is environmentally friendly.

3. Chemicals

When you have chemicals in your water, you'll need porous materials with holes that are much smaller to absorb the chemicals or block them from passing through. Charcoal filters, also called activated carbon, are best at removing organic materials and chlorine, whereas alumina filters remove fluoride, selenium, and arsenic. Reverse osmosis is another filtering process, which uses a thin membrane to block heavy metals and a range of other harmful chemicals.

 

If you need to install a water filter for any of these reasons, contact Holmes Water Treatment Co in Wentzville, MO. With over 40 years of experience serving residents throughout St. Peters, St. Charles, and Warrenton, they’ll help you choose the perfect filtration system from their broad selection of quality models. Call (636) 327-6404 to get started, or visit them online to learn more about their options.

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