Improve Water Quality with Pro Water Filter Installation

There are various designs for water filter systems, each with their own benefits and drawbacks. Some of the most common types of water filters include:

1. Activated Carbon Filters: These filters are the most common type of water filter, and for good reason. Activated carbon filters work by absorbing impurities in the water, including chlorine, pesticides and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This also improves the taste and smell. At the same time, activated carbon filters aren’t the best for extracting minerals or heavy metals.
2. Reverse Osmosis Filters: Reverse osmosis filters are the way to go if you’re most concerned with eliminating minerals, heavy metals and other contaminants from their water. These filters work by forcing water through a semi-permeable membrane that removes impurities. The result is clean, fresh-tasting water. However, reverse osmosis filters can be expensive and require regular maintenance.
3. Sodium Ion Exchange Filters: Taking advantage of natural ion exchange processes, special resin beads in such filter systems swap hard minerals for soluble salt molecules. They are popularly known as water softeners, and can be the ideal solution for hard water.
4. Ultraviolet Light Filters: Through UV light’s sanitizing properties, UV light filters are great for combating microorganisms such as mold, bacteria and even viruses. UV rays affect the microbes’ DNA, stopping them from reproducing and virtually eliminating them from potable water.