10 Benefits of an Advanced Water Filtration System

Plumb Works Inc • Apr 01, 2016

When you turn on the water from your tap, you may expect the water to be clean and healthy to drink, but the reality is that many people are dealing with water that is filled with toxins and impurities. There may be some noticeable signs of impurities, such as floating elements or discolored water, smelly water or water that has an unusual taste.

These are signs that there may be unhealthy elements and even toxins or bacteria in the water, and you may be wondering what you need to do to improve your Atlanta home’s drinking water. Water filter installation is a great way to improve the impurities that are impacting your home’s drinking water. By moving forward with this project, you can benefit in several unique ways.

1. Better Taste and Smell

One of the primary reasons why individuals will look into water filter installation service is because they want their water to smell and taste better, and this is what you can expect when you install the right filter in your home. It is important to note that there may be hundreds or even thousands of different impurities in home tap water, so choosing the right filter for your home needs is critical. A smart idea is to schedule a water test for your home so that you can learn more about the impurities in your water and remove them with the right filtration device.

2. Reduce Lead Exposure

Lead is a harmful element that can cause everything from cancer to birth defects in newborn babies. When you think about lead exposure, you may not think about drinking water, but the reality is that there are at least trace elements of lead in many homes’ tap water.

A water test can reveal if lead is impacting your home’s drinking water and can help you to determine which filtration system you need to remove the lead in your water.

3. Limit Your Amount of Chlorine Intake

Just as lead is found in many homes’ drinking water, the same holds true for chlorine. Chlorine and its byproducts can be as equally unhealthy as lead is when you consume it, and it has been linked to the development of various types of cancers as well as other serious health conditions. Your water test will reveal if you have chlorine or chlorine byproducts in your home so that you can invest in a suitable water filtration system that will remove the chlorine from the water.

4.  Saves Money

Another benefit associated with investing in a new water filter system for your home is the ability to save money. Many who are considering a water filter system also are considering just using bottled water instead, but a filter is a more cost-effective solution. Bear in mind that the filter has a one-time installation cost and only periodic filter replacements. On the other hand, you may go through dozens of water bottles per day, and this can be expensive and bad for the environment.

5. Ideal pH Balance

The last thing you may think about when you consider investing in a water filter system is the pH balance of water, and you may even think all water has the same pH. However, in reality, some water is more acidic, and other water is more basic. Your body needs the ideal pH balance of water for optimal health, so restoring the pH balance of your water is critical. The use of a carbon block filter in the filtration system is an easy way to restore the pH balance of water, and the carbon block can also remove some impurities so that water looks and tastes better.

6. Cook Foods With Pure Water

The impurities and toxins in water can be consumed through the foods you eat at home as well. Consider how frequently you use tap water to prepare meals and snacks, to wash fruit and more. The tap water that you use for these purposes ultimately can contaminate your snacks and meals. You will find that the installation of a new water filtration system helps you to improve the health of your prepared foods at home.

7. Improved Immune System

In order for your immune system to operate with peak performance, it needs a fresh supply of pure drinking water. While there are some illnesses that could be spread through the drinking water itself, your body may be exposed to others that your immune system needs to fight off as well. Your immune system will function better to protect you from all of the germs you are exposed to when you make an effort to drink cleaner water.

8. Healthier Water for Your Children

While it is important for you to have fresh, clean drinking water for a healthy immune system, it is even more important for children.

This is because children have a weaker immune system in general than adults do, and they are therefore more likely to catch an illness. Because you want your kids to be as healthy as possible, you need to give them cleaner, healthier drinking water.

9. Reduced Risk of Gastrointestinal Illnesses

Gastrointestinal illnesses can be caused by drinking contaminated water. For example, giardia and cryptosporidium are two common types of bacteria that can cause stomach upset and worse, and these elements may be found in your home drinking water. A water filtration system can remove these elements for you and can decrease your chance of getting sick from them by as much as 33 percent.

10. Improved Cleanliness of Your Drinking Water

The elements and toxins found in home drinking water can vary by location, but some home tap water has as many as 2,100 unique toxins in it. These can make you sick, impact the look and taste of your water and more. If you want to improve the cleanliness of your water, it is important that you bolster your last line of defense against them by adding a filtration system to your Atlanta home.

If you have decided to install a water filtration system in your home, you are not alone. However, there are numerous types of systems available for water filter installation service. Each can remove different toxins and elements to varying degrees, so you may find that some models are more effective for you than others. If you want to know which system is best for your needs, setting up a water test is an intelligent idea.

By calling Plumb Works in Atlanta, GA at (404) 524-1825 today, you can request more information about water testing and filtration systems.

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