| There are many things to consider when buying a | | | | defects and other health concerns. The occurrences |
| home water treatment system. The most important | | | | of these health problems can be prevented or |
| concerns would be health, environmental, and | | | | reduced. |
| economical concerns. There is a variety of systems | | | | Filters help to remove lead and over 2,000 |
| including whole-house and reverse osmosis systems. | | | | contaminants including known poisons. |
| Besides the benefits there are other things to consider. | | | | The environmental benefits come as a reduction of |
| Space, especially in a smaller home may be a | | | | the need for plastic bottles to be produced. There is |
| commodity. Therefore, a smaller system or a point of | | | | also the reduced amount of plastic filling our landfills. |
| use system (faucet mounted) might be an option. The | | | | Pure water means fewer contaminants escaping into |
| same would be true for the whole-house or under | | | | the air and could reduce respiratory and skin conditions. |
| counter/sink models. If there is little counter space, a | | | | Before purchasing a system, be sure to research the |
| counter top model would not be an option. | | | | manufacturer fully. Check consumer guides as well as |
| Budget constraints may also limit the choice of | | | | customer satisfaction reports. Much of this information |
| systems. There is the initial price of the unit that varies | | | | can be found on the Internet. Information on the various |
| depending on the capacity. Accessories include | | | | systems are available to meet the varying needs of |
| replaceable filters or filter cartridges. There may be | | | | people. |
| installation charges as well to consider. Maintenance | | | | Consider too that using a water filter system could |
| can cost as well. There is a system that can provide | | | | save major expenditures on bottled water, doctors |
| the various needs of consumers. | | | | visits, and medication. Health will be improved as well |
| Health is the most important concern when buying a | | | | as the environment because there will be less need |
| system. Toxic water has been linked to diseases | | | | for bottled water. |
| including cancer, learning disabilities in children, birth | | | | |