Not All Water Filters Are Made Equal: What Does Yours Remove?

If you’ve never owned a water filter before, you’d be forgiven for thinking they’re all the same. After all, don’t they all do pretty much the same thing?

But really, not all water filters are made equal. Each one comes with its own set of features and abilities, so it’s important to research your product and decide which one is the best for you and your home.

Here are a few things to consider when deciding on the best water filter!

What impurities can the filter remove – and to what extent?

Water filters can remove many elements such as chlorine and heavy metals. Does the filter you’re looking at remove all of these elements or just a few? This is something you need to be asking.

Does it put any elements back into the water?

Some water filters may be found to feed certain elements back into the system. Ideally, you’ll want one that simply purifies them all.

How does it work? How are the impurities removed?

Water filters can work in a variety of ways. Some use physical filtration, some use chemical filtration and others use more in depth techniques such as reverse osmosis. Take a minute to research each one and decide which you’d like to purchase.

What’s left after the purifying process?

Are there still going to be any toxic elements left in the water? This is an important question to ask.

If any traces of impurities are left – how much?

If there are any impurities remaining – what percentage? Ideally, your filter will remove 99.9% of impurities and contaminants from the water.

What is maintenance like on the water filter?

Some water filters require more maintenance than others. This may include filter replacement, handling, monitoring and cleaning. How often you’ll have to do these things may help you decide on which to buy.

Is it easy to install?

Ease of installation is important if you’re planning on fitting the water filter yourself, so be sure to check how complicated it may be. You could also consider buying from a company who will install your water filter for you – such as EWT!

Is it good value for money?

Perhaps the most important aspect for a lot of people – value for money is important to consider. You’ll want a filter that’s within your budget, but also of the highest possible quality within that price range.

Once you’ve determined the answers to the above questions in relation to the water filters you’ve been considering, you should have a clearer idea of which is the best and which is right for you.

If you want a high quality water filter that does everything you need it to, check out the range here at EWT. We’ll be ready and waiting whenever you’re ready to learn more!