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column_position=\u201cdefault\u201d gradient_direction=\u201cleft_to_right\u201d overlay_strength=\u201c0.3\u201d width=\u201c1\/1\u201d tablet_width_inherit=\u201cdefault\u201d animation_type=\u201cdefault\u201d bg_image_animation=\u201cnone\u201d border_type=\u201csimple\u201d column_border_width=\u201cnone\u201d column_border_style=\u201csolid\u201d][vc_column_text] Small filtering devices for drinking water, such as pitcher filters and faucet mounted filters, improve the taste of tap water. These devices remove chlorine and other contaminants for a short time. Their performance may degrade quickly, creating a false sense of security. These low-end devices are completely overwhelmed and incapable of dealing with the huge challenge of many different contaminants in the tap water.Small Filtering DevicesSmall filtering devices, for drinking water, such as pitcher filters and faucet mounted filters, improve the taste of tap water. These devices remove chlorine and other contaminants, for a short time. Their performance may degrade quickly, creating a false sense of security. These low-end devices are completely overwhelmed and incapable of dealing with the huge challenge of many different contaminants in the tap water.Bottled WaterBottled water is a very popular alternative to tap water. Bottled water tastes better. It is not necessarily a healthy alternative. In 1996, the federal health protection branch, in Ottawa, released a study which revealed that one in every six bottled water products, sold in Canada, failed to meet federal health standards for bacteria levels. Some of the bacteria posed a potential health risk to consumers with weakened immune systems. This includes young children, the elderly, and the sick. This included people suffering from AIDS or undergoing cancer chemotherapy.The quality of bottled water suffers due to a number of factors. Bottled water should be refrigerated, to reduce the risk of bacterial growth. Storing one or more five-gallon bottles in a fridge is impossible. Bottled water should be stored in a sealed, good quality container. Glass is the best container. Plastic, made from oil by-products, is the most common container. Soft plastic containers leach chemicals into the water. Plastic molecules can act as xenoestrogens. These molecules mimic estrogen in the human body and disrupt hormonal functions, with increased cancer risks. These plastic bottles are approved for single use, though many are refilled and reused by consumers for long periods of time.Solid Carbon Block Water FiltersThis filtering device is very effective in removing chlorine, THMs and parasites, not killed by chlorine. Some have resins added, to also remove lead. Regular scheduled filter changes, plus cleaning and disinfection of the equipment, ensure peak performance. Trace quantities of personal care and household cleaning products, pharmaceutical drugs, aluminum, fluoride and other heavy metals are not removed by solid carbon block filters.Reverse Osmosis Filtering DevicesThis is a good filtering device for improving the quality of drinking water. Reverse osmosis uses a series of filters to produce water that is about 95% clean.Filters used in the RO process are :a pre-filtermembrane filtercarbon filterThe final drinking water slowly accumulates in a small pressurized storage tank.Water wastage is high. Four to five gallons of tap water are flushed to the drain keeping the membrane filter clean \u2013 for every single gallon of final drinking water. As the different filters plug up with debris and contaminants, the quality of the drinking water will decrease. Filter replacement can be costly and must be scheduled. The filters plug up at different rates leading to a slow, unnoticeable, continual decrease in water quality. The typical home owner may never know when filters are plugged and if the quality of water has decreased earlier than the scheduled maintenance. Bacterial problems can become an issue within the series of filters and the reverse osmosis storage tank.Reverse osmosis filters are available as a kitchen counter top, under the counter or a portable unit attaching to the sink faucet.The majority of water treatment processes involve filters. Filters trap contaminants, can get plugged up, and can experience a degradation of performance, resulting in decreasing water quality.Frank G. Hein Clean Water! 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