Home Water Purification System – Which of the 3 Types Best Suits Your Needs at Home?

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There's no question that a home water purification system is a smart investment as far as health and safety are concerned. But do you know which type of solution best suits your needs? This article discusses the three main types of filtration systems and explains the benefits of each.

The first type of home water purification system is a pour-through pitcher. Although these are the most popular kind, they are by far the least effective. And surprisingly, they can also be one of the most expensive over the long-run. Most people do not understand that in order to be the most effective, each filter has to be replaced 2-3 times a month!

Pour-through pitchers, although better than no filter, are not even worth getting in my opinion. There are many more affordable options that are way more effective as well.

On the other side of the home water purification system spectrum is the whole house unit. This option is by far the most versatile and provides the most benefits, but it's certainly the most expensive (especially to get a real good one). But what's great about them is that purified water is send to all the faucets, showers, bathtubs, and water-drawing appliances in your home.

If you're looking to get a home water purification system that acts as more than just a source of healthy and safe drinking water, then this may be the best option for you.

The last type of home water purification system is the point-of-use kind. These are the ones that attach right to your kitchen faucet, under your sink, or on your shower head. Out of all three options, this one produces the highest quality water. Since flow rates are slower than whole house systems, water can actually be filtrated more carefully and the highest amount of contaminants can be removed.

So which home water purification system is right for you? My family and I chose to go with the point-of-use filters because our main goal in getting one was to provide us with healthy drinking water. It was surprising affordable too, as we are able to filter a whole gallon of water for just 9 cents!