Is Your Water Safe for Your Family?

It seems to be more and more common to hear about water contamination issues. From public facilities such as schools to entire community water systems, contamination with harmful metals, parasites and bacteria are all too common. While public water systems are supposed to be sanitized and filtered, do you know if the water coming into your home is safe? A private water filtration system is a good way to protect your family and provide cleaner, safer water for your home. 

Types of Water Filtration Systems

From water pitchers that remove some minimal particles to complete home water filtration systems, there are options for cleaning the water you use in your home. The type you decide to use will depend on the filtration you desire and how much you are willing to spend to further filter your water. Here are three options that can be installed in your home.

  • Refrigerator water filter. If you are only concerned with the drinking water of your home tasting fresh and staying healthy, a filtration system added to your refrigerator water supply is an affordable option.
  • Under the sink. For clean, safe water for drinking and cooking, an under-the-sink water filtration system is perfect for cleaning most contaminants from your consumable water.
  • Whole house filtration. Want better smelling and tasting water that is safe in all rooms of your home? Consider a whole house filtration system for the most complete water safety option.

To determine the best water filtration system for your family, call your local plumber that offers installation of quality water filtration systems. Your family deserves safe, healthy water that you can count on.

Posted on behalf of:
Seagraves Plumbing Sewer & Septic
4980 Plant Atkinson Rd SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
(494) 792-2221

Improving Water Quality

Generally the quality of the water found in municipal water systems and wells in the United States is excellent, however sometimes homeowners and business owners will experience a number of water quality issues.  These water quality issues can lead to staining of sinks and toilets, clogging of pipes and the pre-mature failure of plumbing fixtures, water heaters and boilers.  In addition, water quality issues result in water that is not pleasant to drink. 

The two most common water quality issues are “hard water” and water that smells bad.  Hard water is water that contains a high concentration of minerals, while water that smells bad is often the result of minerals reacting with naturally occurring bacteria found in the water.  Generally these two types of water quality issues do not have any adverse health effects. 

The treatment of hard water or smelly water is similar, with the water being chemically treated to remove the hardness or the odor.  In the case of hard water, the water passes thru a water softener first, which removes the minerals, while in the case of smelly water, the water flows thru an advanced filtration system, where minerals and bacteria are removed.  In both cases the water is treated at the point where it enters the building and before it flows to the water heater and the domestic cold water system.  Generally the only maintenance and service required is a periodic replenishment of the chemicals or filtration media used in the system.  

Once these systems are installed, the improvement in the quality of the water is immediate and dramatic!

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Filtered Water For A Cleaner, Healthier Home

Pure water is not something you can take for granted. Even homes on municipal water supplies may have contaminants in the water. A professional home water filtration system is an excellent way to ensure that all the water you use in your home is free of both harmful elements as well as excess minerals which can affect water quality.  A whole house water filtration system can also help extend the life of your plumbing fixtures and appliances by reducing the amount of sediment, rust, and sand in water heaters, dishwashers, pipes, faucets and other fixtures.

Healthier Drinking Water

One of the most important reasons to invest in a filtration system is to have safe, tasty drinking water. Even if your water tests satisfactorily for safety, there can be a big difference in the flavor of filtrated water. Even your ice tastes better and looks clearer when you have filtered water.

Better For Cleaning

Filtered water makes a large difference in how clean everything looks in your home. Dishes can have fewer spots, clothes are softer and even your floors can look better after they are washed with filtered water. Excess minerals can cause build up which makes surfaces and items in your home look dirty. In addition, filtered water can even make fabrics last longer, with less abrasion to the fibers.

Great For Skin And Hair

Filtered water is wonderful for leaving skin and hair soft and clean. The elements that can leave dishes spotty can also add residue to your body and hair. Look and feel your best with water that is filtered before it leaves the shower head.

Not sure you need water filtration? Start by having your local plumbing company test your water to see determine the presence of excess elements. You can also do your own test. Freeze a tray of your faucet water and a separate tray of bottled or filtered water. In most cases, you will notice a big difference in clarity in the bottled water cubes, emphasizing the excess elements in your water supply.

Posted on behalf of Kiddco Plumbing, Inc.