A whole-house residential water purification system aims to filter or purify water at the point of entry. People often install water filtration systems on individual faucets or filter drinking water using pitchers that include filters. However, if you have concerns about drinking water quality and household members drink water from multiple faucets, then a whole house system may be best for you. In addition, many bathrooms and other faucets do not accept faucet-level filters, so a whole house system becomes your best option.
When choosing a whole-house residential water purification system, there are several features and benefits to consider when selecting a brand and model. The initial system price, installation cost, and the ongoing cost of filter replacements all come into play from a financial standpoint. Speaking of installation, consider the ruggedness of the unit and the ease of installation as well.
The most important consideration is the contaminants you want to remove. Some systems process incoming water in stages, while others use one filter that handles all contaminants. Consider whether your concerns are sediments, metals, specific chemicals, odors, or other issues. The units commonly express their filtering quality based on their ability to remove contaminants of sizes expressed in microns, with five microns being among the best household units on the market.
