Top 5 Tips for Purchasing an Under Sink Water Filter

As the saying goes, water is life, and without it we wouldn't be able to survive for very long, so making sure the water you drink is safe and clean, is very important. That's where the under sink water filter comes in. It is one of the best ways to get rid of the impurities that are often present in the tap water that comes out of your kitchen faucet.

Under sink water filters are point-of-use filters. What this means is the water is treated at the point it is being used. The filter systems are installed under the counter, as they are used to filter the tap water in the kitchen.

The under sink water filter consists of a positively charged carbon filter, which is very absorbent. This absorbency allows it to attract and trap impurities such as chlorine, lead, mercury, copper, and parasites.

When buying an under sink water filter be sure to comparison shop, as there are many models to choose from. Pay particular attention to the prices, operational costs, and maintenance cost.

Below are the top 5 tips to consider when purchasing an under sink filter system:

1. Filter Life Indicator:  The under sink water filter should be fitted with an indicator light. This light tells you that the filter cartridge needs to be replaced. This is very important because without the indicator, there is no telling the most likely time to replace the cartridge. However, please note that there are some models that do not have a filter cartridge.
2. Durability:  Make certain that the filter is made of durable material that will last a long time. Some filter systems can be expensive and cost as much as $300, and you don’t want to have to replace them often, so make sure that it is made of durable material. Some of the more durable types of material include stainless steel.
3. Efficiency:  Select a unit that is capable of filtering a lot of the chemicals and other pollutants found in tap water. Most manufacturers have a performance datasheet which indicates the type of contaminants that the filter removes, as well as the rate of removal.
4. Filtration Capacity:  The filtration capacity of the unit is also important. If the filter has a large capacity, then you will have to replace the filter cartridge more often.

Check out how the filter will fit in with the piping system. You can contact a professional for help with this. The key is to ensure that you purchase a filter that is easy to install, and will be able to fit under the kitchen sink without any problem.

When buying an under sink water filter you also want to ensure that you know how it works. Ask the relevant questions, so that you understand the features of the product, and the type of pollutants that it is designed to remove from your tap water. Some under sink water filters are able to remove as much as 99% of the harmful ingredients in your tap water.

12 facts about drinking water

1. The amount of water on earth is finite.The earth is a closed system, the same water that existed on the earth millions of years ago
is still present today

2. Access to drinking water is limited.Today over 1.1 billion people lack access to drinking water

3. Drinking water is good for our health.Drinking adequate amounts of water can reduce the risks of colon, bladder and breasts cancer,
and can reduce joint and back pain

4. Water increases our energy levels.A lack of water is the main cause of daytime fatigue, drinking water leads to
increased energy levels

5. Impact of bottled water production.Water bottle production uses 17 millions barrels of oil every year

6. The truth about bottled water.A recent study that tested popular brands of bottled water found 38 different
harmful in 10 brands of bottled water

7. Drinking water improves concentration.2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, troubled with basic math
and difficulty focusing on screen or a page

8. Water is vital for human survival.A human can survive about a month without food, but only 5 to 7 days without water

9. A healthy, effective nutrition carrier.Water effectively carries chemicals, minerals, and nutrients through human body

10. Usable water sources are limited.If all the world’s water is placed in a gallon jug, its fresh usable water would
equal only about one tablespoon

11. Thirst and water loss.By the time a person feels thirst, his or her body has already lost over 1% of
its total water amount

12. A leafy water source.One tree releases 265 liters/ 72 gallons of water per day in evaporation

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Kevin Van in Water knowledge

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Myths about water

Adults can drink coffee tea or cola as a substitutes of water?

False: Coffee, tea and sweet beverages are ‎no substitute for water. In fact, ‎coffee and cola are believed to
cause ‎dehydration.‎

Water has no taste?

False: Different water sources produce water with ‎different tastes. The substances dissolved in the water
and water treatments determine water flavor.‎

Drinking cold, not lukewarm water will increase my metabolism?

False: As long as we are well hydrated, our metabolism will remain at an optimum level,
irrespective of water temperature.

I only need to drink when I am thirsty?

False: We should drink water even when we’re not thirsty. Thirst alerts ‎ the brain when
we’ve already lost too much ‎water.‎

Poor quality water tastes different to good quality water?

False: Many parameters determining water ‎quality, including harmful ones, are ‎tasteless. While the
water we drink may taste fine, it doesn’t always mean it’s good quality.‎

I don’t sweat so I don’t need to drink water?

False: The body constantly loses water to ‎balance its temperature. Although we ‎feel comfortable because
sweat ‎evaporates, we still lose water and have to replenish it‎.

Drinking water can help me lose weight?

True: Water moderates the need for food, ‎improves metabolism and increases ‎waste discharge from
the body, all of ‎which help maintain a balanced weight‎.

It’s not healthy to drink water when I eat?

False: Drinking while eating will balance ‎the food intake, and will improve food ‎digestion. This is why
physicians always ‎recommend drinking before and during ‎meals.

If I drink lime scale, I will have kidney stone?

False: Lime scale is Calcium and Magnesium ‎coming into contact with heat. It’s absorbed in the body as
essential minerals so ‎ it’s actually healthy.‎

Drinking water can put me in good mood?

True: Water can change our mood by affecting ‎the body’s water balance. Insufficient ‎drinking may cause
us to be tired and indicate a bad mood. ‎

Drinking water can reduce hunger?

True: Thirst sometimes feels the same as hunger so drinking water can distract us from eating and keep
us fuller between meals.

Drinking too much water might cause damage to my kidneys?

Not drinking enough water makes the kidneys ‎overwork, which can ultimately result
in kidney damage.‎