The quality of the water supplied to our homes leaves much to be desired. Therefore, more than half of households use some form of water filtration.
The choice of a water filter depends on the initial condition of the water, the required system performance, and the budget. Today's overview presents best home water treatment systems.
5. Filter jug
The simplest and most affordable option for tap water purification is offered by many manufacturers - Brita, Aquaphor, Barrier. The disadvantages of this method of filtration are low quality compared to more complex filters, as well as the need to replace the cartridge every 1-2 months.
By the way, the jug itself also has a limited shelf life, so you should periodically change the filter completely by purchasing a new one.
Filter cost - from 300 rubles.
4. Tap nozzle
This filter is connected to the tap spout. The advantages of the attachments include their compactness, affordable price, as well as mobility - the attachment can be taken with you on a business trip, as well as to the country or on vacation.
However, the system has enough disadvantages - a small filter resource (300-700 liters), low quality in comparison with other systems, as well as the inability to use the crane in normal mode.
Filter cost - from 200 rubles.
3. Filters for pretreatment of water throughout the apartment
Such filters are installed on pipes that supply water to an apartment. Installing a pre-treatment filter allows you to improve the quality of water both in the bathroom and in the kitchen, to keep household appliances from clogging and lime.
The disadvantages of such systems include the complexity of the installation, the rather high cost, as well as the fact that the filter retains coarse particles, but additional filtration will be required to turn tap water into drinking water.
The cost of the system is from 2000 rubles.
2. Flow-through sorption filter
Such a system is installed under the kitchen sink and can contain one, two, three or even five cleaning stages. Most of the filters use a single standard size of cartridges, which makes it easy to purchase accessories.
The disadvantages of stationary flow filters include the complexity of installation, as well as the cost, which is higher than that of jugs and nozzles for taps.
The cost of the system is from 2,000 rubles.
1. Reverse osmosis system (membrane type filters)
The main cleaning element of such a system is a membrane that cuts off all types of contaminants. Before getting to the membrane, water passes 2-4 stages of purification with simpler filters. Thus, this system allows you to get the most purified water.
The disadvantages of reverse osmosis filters include the cost and the need for professional installation.
We have prepared rating of the best filters for water purification of this type.
High-quality membrane-type systems are offered by Atoll, Geyser, Aquaphor and other manufacturers. The cost of the best home water filter is from 6,500 rubles.