Several factors influence filter replacement frequency. These include how much water you use, water hardness, and filter type. Brita has standard usage guidelines for its filters. An upgraded longlast+ Brita filter should be replaced after 120 gallons or six months. A standard filter should be changed every two months or 40 gallons. How much water … Read more
PUR water filters remove heavy metals, microbes, industrial pollutants, and pharmaceuticals. However, as filter pores fill, their ability to absorb contaminants decreases. Therefore, filter replacement is crucial. How long do PUR filters last? When used properly, PUR filters last. As water passes through them, they become clogged with contaminants and must be replaced. A filter’s … Read more
Brita water filters are widely used to filter drinking water but may not be the most effective. These filters use ion exchange resins and activated carbon. Ion exchange resins remove zinc, copper, and cadmium, while activated carbon removes chlorine, chloramines, and other impurities from drinking water. Activated Carbon Airborne pollutants are trapped by millions of … Read more
Water is essential to our daily lives but can be polluted with harmful chemicals, bacteria, and other impurities. Water filters reduce taste, smell, and impurities. Chlorine leaves an unpleasant taste and odor in water, so water filters are often used to remove it. Chlorine also causes pipe limescale and appliance damage. Reverse Osmosis Reverse osmosis … Read more
Have you noticed black stains or small black particles in your well water? Manganese may cause it. This mineral is a common well water contaminant. Still, several ways exist to remove it from your home’s drinking water. Retention, filtration, and oxidation can remove manganese. Some methods may work better depending on the amount and type … Read more
Lakes, rivers, and ponds often contain Naegleria fowleri, the brain-eating amoeba. This thermophilic amoeba thrives in thermal pools and can be spread by swimming, bathing, or nasal irrigation with contaminated water. Can water filters eliminate amoebae? Buy a filter with an absolute 1-micron filtration rating and NSF certification. Lead The brain-eating amoeba in polluted urban … Read more
Well, water has iron. Corrosion of pipes and iron-containing soil or rock formations can cause it. Redwater is caused by oxygen oxidizing ferric iron (red-water iron). An iron filter is needed to remove it. Activated carbon Activated carbon filters water by removing chlorine and other impurities. In addition, activated carbon can mask bad tastes and … Read more
Sulfur naturally enters the water from various sources. Hydrogen sulfide, formed from sulfur and other elements, is toxic. Well, the water smells like rotten eggs due to sulfur dioxide. Sulfur also causes scale buildup on metal pipes and damages copper, brass, and silver utensils. Activated carbon Carbon that has been oxidized to become an adsorbent … Read more
Radium naturally occurs in drinking water and can be contaminated by human-made sources like medical and industrial waste, mining operations, and nuclear facilities. Radium is toxic and can cause cancer and other diseases. 5 picocuries/L is the EPA’s radium contaminant limit. Reverse Osmosis Reverse osmosis (RO) uses water pressure to push tap water through a … Read more
