By William Chandler III VP of DROP If you want to ensure that everyone in your home has clean water they can drink, cook with, and wash with, you need to install a water filter. You might enjoy the convenience of having well water, but you need to purify it properly before you use it. […]
How Long Do Water Filters Last and When to Replace Them?
By Rehan Iqbal A good quality water filtrations system will keep providing clean, pure water for many years, possibly even a lifetime. However, to ensure that your water is safe and tastes great you need to perform basic maintenance.How Long Do Water Filters Last?When to Replace Water Filters?How Long Do Refrigerator Filters Last?How Long Do […]
What are NSF Certified Water Filters?
By Rehan Iqbal NSF certification is the gold standard for water treatment, but it’s also difficult to achieve. How do NSF standards translate to filtration performance? Is there a difference between certification and testing to NSF standards? Why do some companies forego certification? Here’s everything you need to know about these standards, so you can […]
Why are Berkey Water Filters Banned in California in Iowa?
By Rehan Iqbal Why are Berkey water filters popular with preppers? Instead of depending on water pressure or pumps, it uses gravity to filter out contaminates. That means you don’t running water or a power source to get clean water. However, if you look into their products, you may have some concerns. Why aren’t they […]
What are Iron Water Filters and When to use Them
By Rehan Iqbal Most water filtration is straightforward: if you have a contaminant, you have one or two choices for treatment. However, iron is more complex. There are three types of iron contamination, and each type requires a different treatment strategy. Different methods work better for different contaminates, and they often require water with a […]
6 Best Whole House Iron Filters for Well Water Contaminants
By Rehan Iqbal While iron isn’t dangerous, it can change the color, smell and taste of your water while leaving stains on clothes and around faucets. There are several forms of iron that can show up in well water, and even more ways to deal with it. Which solution is right for you? We’ve rounded […]
What are Carbon Water Filters and When to Use Them
By Rehan Iqbal While a carbon-based water treatment system seems like it should be a scaled up version of the filter used in water pitchers, they’re far more complex. These filters come in different chemistries, sizes and locations to address different water quality issues. When do you need to use carbon filters, and which filters […]
7 Best Whole House Carbon Water Filters For City and Well Water
By Rehan Iqbal Does your tap water taste bad, despite being perfectly safe? Does using the shower make your bathroom smell like a swimming pool? It might be time to install a whole house carbon filter. These filter systems are mostly known for removing chlorine, but they’re also effective at getting other chemicals and heavy […]
11 Best Under Sink Water Filters That Remove Harmful Contaminants From Your Water
By Rehan Iqbal Does your tap water taste bad? Municipal water must meet EPA standards for safety, but there aren’t standards for taste. Chlorine and chloramine prevent bacteria growth during the water’s journey to your home. Unfortunately, it also makes water taste and smell like a swimming pool. Water also picks up contaminants from pipes […]
What are the Best Whole House Water Filter Systems
By Rehan Iqbal Buying a water filtration system for your home is an investment that provides many benefits. Whole house water filters can cost well over $2,000. It’s not a decision that should be taken lightly. Though you may not need to spend this much, there much cheaper options. This review will help you make […]