| With continuing concerns about the environment and | | | | irritations or infections can be prevented because of |
| the safety of our water supply, it should be no surprise | | | | the greatly reduced exposure to contaminants and |
| that water filtration is becoming increasingly popular. | | | | toxins like lead. Lead in the water is known to be linked |
| Water filtration removes much of the bacteria and | | | | to over 400,000 cases of learning disabilities in children |
| other contaminants that might be in the water supply. | | | | that occur in the United States each year. |
| These contaminants can have adverse affects on our | | | | Some other health benefits of whole-house filters |
| health. | | | | include softer skin and hair. Cooking with purified water |
| There are filters that can be attached to bottles or | | | | may reduce stomach upset or irritation that might |
| pitchers for convenience and individual use. There are | | | | occur. They are more economical in the long run as |
| filters that can be attached on faucets. Others can be | | | | the need for bottled water is reduced using less plastic |
| attached to the shower head or a hand-held shower | | | | and they require much less maintenance than other |
| wand. It is also possible to filter all water that comes | | | | systems. |
| into a home at every point including the taps, the | | | | The type of water filtration system including the |
| shower, the bath, and even the toilet. | | | | whole-house filters can vary in quality and price. |
| These are called whole-house filters. | | | | Consumers are advised to research the type of |
| Whole-house filters are beneficial because they not | | | | system they are interested in and to even read |
| only purify drinking water but bath, shower, and even | | | | customer satisfaction statements. Budget and space |
| toilet water. This system can help to reduce or | | | | are to be considered as well. |
| eliminate some diseases including some cancers. Skin | | | | |