Under Counter Water Filters

Under counter water filters are installed at the point of use and purify the water that flows through the faucet. This water purification system is very effective and easy to install. Proven water purification technology removes most water contaminants and ensures pure water safe to drink, cook and shower in.

A lot of contaminants remain in water that comes from municipal water sources despite the fact that most public water sources are equipped with water purification systems. The problem is that during public water purification only certain types of contaminants are reduces while others come to your house. There are 20,000 compounds in water including natural and man-made that can affect your health.

Under counter water filters deal with lead, dirt, rust, asbestos, mercury and other inorganic contaminants. Besides they successfully remove germs, bacteria, viruses and cysts.

The effectiveness of the under counter water filter is so high due to the use of multi-stage purification process. The first stage is performed by a large sediment filter that traps large particles of dust, lead and rust. The next step is removal of chlorine, odors and bad taste performed by a carbon filter.

Some undercounter water filters use the reverse-osmosis water purification technology. This water purification system is based on the semi-permeable membrane. Water under pressure is forced through the membrane. Clean water is collected on the other side while chemicals and contaminants are captured at the membrane and separated. Particles filtered with reverse osmosis water purification system are very tiny and include germs, bacteria, minerals and cysts. Thus water of very high quality is produced.

If your under counter water filter consists of prefilter and the main filter take care about the replacement of the cartridges. Prefilters are usually replaced on a 6 month cycle, and the main filter needs to be changed once a year. Your can understand that the filter needs to be replaced and you feel changes in water taste and odor. Some under counter water filters have a light indicator that switched on when the water filter is out of order.

Most under counter water filters are fixed into the plumbing so before buying a water filter you should investigate the data about your plumbing such as the space you can afford to install the water filter, the way your water filter may be hooked up, etc.