When you need to treat the water before you can use it for drinking, bathing, and other purposes, you will need to choose a treatment system for your home. There are several water filter and water treatment options to choose from.
With ultraviolet treatments, the water will pass through an ultraviolet light to kill any biological contaminants. The problem with this type of system is that it will not work on dissolved chemicals to make the drinking water completely pure.
Ozone treatments use ozone, a gas, to kill contaminants. They also reduce odors from iron, sulphur, and other dissolved chemicals. The drawback is that it is an expensive method and it contains mild carcinogenic by-products.
With membrane treatments, a membrane is used to remove impurities from water. An electric current can be used to move water through the membrane. It will remove both biological and organic contaminants, but it an expensive choice for water treatment.
One of the most popular and effective treatments is reverse osmosis treatments. It can be used to remove pesticides, microbes, chemical toxins, and organic contaminants. Water is forced through a dense membrane that will not allow anything else to get through. The benefit of this option is that it removes impurities with no changes to the taste or smell of the water. However, it also removes any helpful minerals from the water. The membrane may have to be replaced if it gets clogged with use.
If you are not sure which treatment option is best for you, you can talk to your local plumber for advice. They will also help you with installation of the water treatment system that you purchase.
