Why should we filter water?

Filtering reduces the chlorine in the water. The reduction of chlorine in water improves the general taste of water and the overall smell. Chlorine in water is useful for killing harmful bacteria that makes water unfit for consumption.
A good filter reduces the chances of finding contaminated water with contaminants like chloramines, benzene, and PCBs. If and when groundwater is contaminated it affects the agriculture of the area; leaks from tanks that are underground, in some instances we have the flow of hazardous waste in wells.

Types of water filters

1. Below-the-sink with faucet

Below the sink with the faucet is a carbon filter. It seats under the sink and comes with its faucet. It is a solid block carbon filter in a stainless-steel house. It guarantees great taste of water and ease of use of the filter. It keeps water in raw refrigeration form. It is advisable to change the filter every six months. Below the sink faucet filter is also known to be a filter that reduces the following contaminants: Arsenic V, Lead, Cyst, Chloramine, Mercury, PCB, VOC, Asbestos, and MTBE.

2. Overpour dispenser

It is a luxurious filter to have in the home and gives ease in drinking water. The dispenser is egg shaped and ceramic the container cools the water and allows for a flow of water, the water flowing avoids bacteria to build up. The lower compartment of the dispenser can hold up to eleven liters of water.

3. Soma water filter

This is a beautiful water filter; it has a striking glass water filter. It allows water to flow through very quickly. It has water that tastes well. It is a good addition to the dining table. The water filter, filters reduction of taste and odor reduction because of chlorine is reduced.

4. PUR faucet water filter

It is attached to my faucet. It is very striking and a strong filter. It makes water have a good crisp to it, very taste and odorless. PUR is a carbon water filter, and it is simple. It reduces sediment, chlorine, contaminants and any by-products.

5. Brita water pitcher

Brita water pitcher uses activated ion exchange and carbon resin to reduce the chlorine in the water. The main advantage of the Brita water pitcher is that it reduces chlorine thus reducing the odor and taste, mercury, copper, and cadmium, the Brita filter is known to potentially reduce 96.6% of pharmaceuticals i.e. Progesterone, Acetaminophen, Estradiol, Naproxen, and Carbamazepine.