What’s Really in the Water? Here’s Why Tap Water Filters Are Beneficial
How can anyone tell what they’re really drinking? Most people are not food scientists or microbiologists, so they can’t tell what might or might not be in their glass of tap water. Even if they put droplets under a microscope, they wouldn’t know what to look for or be able to determine the cleanliness of the water.
Though tap water is generally clean and safe to drink, it’s not always as clean as homeowners might think. Humans are told to drink half of a gallon of water a day, but if that water isn’t clean, it could harm a person’s body and health. This is why filtration systems are so important.
Installing Under-Sink Water Filters

It’s installed under the sink, which is right where people need access to clean water. It filters the water that reaches the faucet and can also filter water through the refrigerator to ensure there is clean water for any water dispensers on the fridge or ice-makers inside of the fridge.
Many people prefer under sink water filters because they are convenient, simple to install, easy to maintain over time, and require no additional space. These filters have a variety of other benefits as well. They improve the water’s taste, make the water safer to drink by removing chemicals and contaminants, and add beneficial minerals to the water to make it healthier to drink.
Using Faucet-Mounted Water Filters
While an under-sink water filter is installed under the sink and filters the water right before it reaches the faucet, a faucet-mounted water filter is attached to the spout of the faucet and filters the water immediately after the water passes through the faucet. Though this type of filter is attached in a different spot, it comes with essentially the same filtration benefits as an under-sink water filter.

Mounted water filters are cost-effective, very easy to install (just attach to the faucet and it’s ready to roll), and are highly effective at removing chlorine, lead, mercury, arsenic, and other dangerous contaminants from the water. A common alternative to the faucet-mounted water filters is to use a water pitcher with a built-in filtration system. This also cleans the water so it is safe to drink after it has already reached the faucet.
Investing in a Whole-Home Water Filter

While under-sink water filters and faucet-mounted water filters only treat the tap water that comes out of the faucet, a whole-home water filter also ensures that the water used in the shower, the washing machine, the dishwasher, and everywhere else is clean and safe.
Clean water in the shower promotes healthier skin and hair, free of contaminants. Clean water in the washing machine helps clothing stay softer, brighter, and last longer. Clean water in the dishwasher helps soften the water to prevent spots on glasses and other dishes. And to top it all off, clean water from a whole-home water filter helps extend the life of household appliances and pipes in the plumbing system.
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