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Faucet Water Filter - How to Choose the One Right for You
Larry L. Taylor
http://CleanWaterPure.com
Don't buy a faucet water filter that you see advertised on television or in print. Those companies spend the majority of their budgets on advertising and they skimp on quality.
The really cheap faucet water filters are just that; cheap. But, some of the more expensive units are cheaply made. I have read numerous complaints about GE and Kenmore, even though their products cost at least a hundred and fifty dollars for their "low end" models.
Shop for Quality
If you want a higher quality faucet water filter, you need to look to experts in water filtration. Companies like GE and Kenmore may be able to build a good dishwasher, but when it comes to water purifiers, that seems to change.
If you get the right faucet water filters, you'll save thousands of dollars a year over buying bottled. But, if you get the wrong product, the maintenance can be costly.
Reverse Osmosis - Expensive
Faucet water filters that include a reverse osmosis step, for example, are very expensive to purchase and maintain. It is not unusual to spend a thousand or more a year in maintenance. They do not remove the widest range of contaminants. It's hard to tell when the membranes need to be replaced. They require electricity to function properly and they have to be cleaned regularly.
Maintenance Headache
Who wants a faucet water filter that has to be cleaned on the inside? All of the contaminants that you wanted to remove will be inside there. The best systems, in my opinion, are the ones that are fully enclosed. The replacement cartridge is easy to remove and you simply throw it away, without touching any of the interior workings.
Who Needs a Showerhead System?
You do. Faucet water filters are great, but research has shown that you are also exposed to a variety of chemical contaminants in the shower. They become airborne. You inhale them and they are absorbed through your skin. They enter your bloodstream and begin doing their damage, whatever that may be.
There are thousands of cancer-causing chemicals in public water supplies and hundreds of neurotoxins (toxic to the nervous system), as well as a number of endocrine disruptors. Endocrine disruptors negatively affect the body's production of hormones. Glands stop working, which can lead to a variety of health problems.
Brita & PUR Faucet Water Filters
I just have to say a few things about Brita and PUR. They seem to be very popular, but they don't remove the widest range of contaminants. They primarily reduce chlorine, which is okay, but you really need a faucet water filter that does more. Remember that whenever chlorine is present, you will also find THMs, chlorination byproducts and they increase your risk of cancer.
My favorite company offers a package-deal that includes a state of the art faucet water filter and a showerhead system. You get both for about $200. They will even automatically ship replacement cartridges when they are needed. This company makes a filter that removes the water borne threats mentioned above. This makes your home drinking and shower water safe and clean. What could be simpler?
Larry L. Taylor is a dedicated advocate of living a healthy lifestyle and diligent researcher of water purification systems. Visit his site at: http://www.CleanWaterPure.com to discover which faucet water filter Larry recommends.
Article submitted Monday, September 08, 2008
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