Water filter installation in the home certainly has advantages in terms of quality of water and life. They are popularly used in domestic settings, but they have a number of limitations. So, before making a purchase, it is wise to study the pros and cons of these products to choose the type of water filter that best fits a person’s needs.
Advantages
Ability to eliminate dangerous substances from tap water
An ideal water filter can handle a wide range of contaminants, including chlorine, pathogenic bacteria and arsenic. Therefore, anyone can use tap water for drinking and cooking without the need to worry about harmful contaminants that can negatively affect the health of a patient and his/her family.
Capability to enhance the taste and odor of tap water.
When chlorine, other organic chemicals and sediments are removed from tap water, its taste will not be affected anymore by the presence of such impurities, plus fresh water can now be enjoyed.
Decrease in consumption of bottled water.
Replacing bottled water with filtered water can result to less use of plastic and pollution, as well as additional savings. Bottled water costs a lot more than filtered water, plus this can add more to the budget.
Cost-effective investment
Since the initial investment, as well as maintenance costs of water filters are affordable, they can be considered as a good investment in the short and long run.
Gentle to the skin and hair
Filtered water is healthy because it not only hydrates, but also protects the skin and hair from the negative effects of hard water and chlorine. Also, it is very effective in dealing with chlorine plus lime-scale deposits that can damage kitchen appliances.
Disadvantages
It has a slow water output.
Installing a water filter will reduce the flow rate of tap water. The reduction in water pressure can either be easily or hardly noticed, depending on the filtration method and type of filter used by the product.
It requires maintenance.
Each type of water filter requires some kind of maintenance. They user may have to replace the filter cartridge after some time or clean/sanitize it. Either way, he/she has to follow these measures on a regular basis to ensure that the product remains at top working condition.
It has filtration method limitations.
A water filter, on its own, cannot handle all types of contaminants present in tap water. For this reason, the best filters are multi-stage ones that make use of different filtration methods and filters. Before installing one, users must first determine the contaminants that make their water less safe or tasty, so they can purchase a water filter that tackles those particular problems.