Save On Bottled Water
Wanting to save on bottled water is a common wish these days. Supermarkets are saturated with hundreds of different "brands" of water, all costing a cumulatively exorbitant price for "pure" water. For the consumer who wants to keep drinking clean, fresh water without doling out hundreds a month to Evian or Crystal Geyser, a home water purifier is the perfect solution.
Affordable and convenient, filtered water from your own faucet allows you to drink all the fresh clear water you want, without constant replenishment from the store. One look at the health hazards associated with water contaminants tells you that purified water is the healthy choice. By removing lead, bacteria, cysts and organic chemicals, you minimize your risk for serious health problems like cancer, anemia, kidney damage and high blood pressure.
Water Filters: The Sane Choice
Water filtered through the home faucet is, by and large, less expensive and wasteful than bottled waters. The price for water filters vary, depending on the size of the filter. Activated carbon filters can range in cost from a few dollars to several hundred dollars. Faucet-mounted filters usually range in price from $20 to $60. Pitcher filters are usually the least expensive, retailing for under $25.
Water filters remove certain chemicals and improve the taste, odor and appearance of water. One of the drawbacks of water filters is that if not used according to the manufacturer's specifications, they will allow previously filtered contaminants to be released into the water, so it's important that you always use the correct filter with home water purifiers. Studies have shown that levels of bacteria present in water that has passed through an improperly maintained home filtration device may be up to 2,000 times higher than levels in unfiltered water. Furthermore, some bottled waters are not purified comprehensively, meaning that the "distilled" water you buy in the store may not be as clean as you think. Using a home water purifier means that as you save on bottled water, and you also control the water that goes into your ice, juices, and water glasses.
