Nowadays, there are more reasons than ever to filter your tap water. Toxic water has been found in many cities across America, from the lead crisis in Flint, Michigan, to GenX contamination in North Carolina, to many other places that may not even know the dangers in their water. Industrial chemicals like Prefluorinated Chemicals (PFCs), pharmaceuticals, heavy metals, and pesticides can all be found in water supplies. Not to forget the more commonly known contaminants like chlorine, sediment, dirt, rust, bacteria which can be lurking in tap water as well. Needless to say, untreated tap water (and not using a water filter) can pose some serious health risks.
Luckily, safe water can be achieved with a relatively small investment in a good water filter. Read on to find out what you need to know to make informed decisions and improve your water quality.
The Best Whole House Water Filter Systems 2023: An overview of whole house water filters and a guide to help you find the best whole house water filtration system A whole house water filter system, also called a point of entry (POE) system, filters all your incoming water. Picking a suitable whole house water filter […]
Water filtration using carbon filters: What are carbon filters? Carbon filters are extremely effective in removing contaminants from water. They can remove or reduce bad tastes, unpleasant odors, chlorine, VOCs, lead, pesticides, heavy metals, gaseous pollutants, and more. Due to its high effectiveness, carbon is the most popular filter media used in water treatment. Almost […]
How to Choose a Water Filter for the Home The most important aspect of choosing a water filter for the home is to know what you’re trying to remove. Physical, chemical, biological, and radiological contaminants can all be found in water supplies. Your water may contain sediment, chlorine, heavy metals, salts, pesticides, bacteria, viruses, parasites, […]
Water Filters for Pseudomonas What is pseudomonas? Pseudomonas is a type of bacteria that’s relatively common in water and soil. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the most widely known; it causes the highest number of infections in humans. It can be be spread to hospital patients and those in the healthcare system. Pseudomonas is spread when someone […]
Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Water : What is PFAS in Drinking Water?2021 Health Guide to Polyfluoroalkyl and Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) PFCs, PFAS, PFOA, and PFOS are abbreviations for different but related contaminants that threaten the environment and well-being of people and wildlife. As of January 2021, over 2,300 places in America (49 states!) are known […]
Lead-tainted water continues to be a problem around the US even after the water crisis in Flint, Michigan over six years ago. Lead is toxic even at low levels so the best way to protect your household from using or drinking water containing lead is with a water filter. At Premiere Sales, we recently launched the PS-2000PB whole house water filter system that protects your household from both types of lead (soluble and particulate), bacteria, viruses, cysts, parasites, chlorine, chloramine, PFOA/PFOS, and more. This filter system is revolutionary because it’s 0.02 micron ultrafiltration membrane is easy to clean whenever it gets full of contaminants (just turn the flush valve) and has a membrane life of 3 – 5 years. The benefits of this system over the competition are numerous; in this article we’ll look at the Premiere PS-2000PB in more detail and see how it stacks up against the Aquasana OptimH2o.
Water Heater Filter Systems: What is a water heater filter, how does it work, and the top things to keep in mind when picking a water heater filter system A water heater filter protects your water heater, as well as your pipes, fixtures, plumbing connections, and water-using appliances that are supplied by your water heater. […]
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): What is TDS in water? Total dissolved solids – also known as “TDS” – is terminology often used in water filtration, especially in regards to reverse osmosis. Total dissolved solids are the concentration of combined minerals, salts, metals, and dissolved substances in water. There is “good” TDS such as minerals that […]
All About Bag Filter Water Treatment | What are bag water filters, applications of bag filtration systems, and more Bag filtration is a versatile and cost-effective way of filtering high volumes of water with high flow rates. Bag water filters are ideal for industrial applications, brewing, prefiltering, and more. These high-capacity systems can handle 90 – […]
Best RV Water Filter Systems (Updated for 2022) – How to choose the best RV water filter systems for your motorhome, trailer, or camper Having fresh, clean water to drink and use is important. Whether you are traveling around in your RV or it’s in a long-term location, the quality of the water supply will […]
Glossary of water terms Here’s a comprehensive, non-technical glossary of water terms to help you better understand water treatment and terminology concerning water related issues. We’ve tried to break things down to make them as easy to understand as possible. If you need help finding the best water treatment solution for you, please give us […]
All About Tankless Water Heaters: What is a tankless water heater? What are the advantages of a tankless water heater? Why is a tankless water heater filter essential? Most homes have traditionally had a hot water tank or boiler as a water heating system, but installing a tankless water heater has become increasingly popular as […]
Nitrates in Drinking Water With over 2,100 toxins that could be present in water, it’s vital that proper water filtration is carried out before consuming and using water. Drinking water pollution is a concern of many people. Nitrates in water is just one of many potential contaminants and pose a risk to humans when they are ingested. In the following post, […]
Water Contaminants: What are indicators of iron in water, or manganese in water? I think you’ll agree with me that those rust colored stains on appliances are so annoying! Or- perhaps even worst- water that tastes and/or smells bad too. Well, it turns out that if you have any of the below indicators, you could have a problem […]
Giardia Lamblia Water Treatment Drinking well water doesn’t have to be hazardous to your health. Like the water which comes from public treatment plants, private well water may contain specific water borne organisms, like Giardia Lamblia / Giardia Cysts, that have to be removed before you ingest the water as to avoid sicknesses. A giardia […]
Chlorine in Water It’s been nearly 110 years since the initial usage of chlorine in water. Starting in Jersey City and Chicago in 1908, and after that quickly expanding to cities across the US, this approach to water treatment helped to basically wipe out ailments within water like typhoid and cholera. While this system of […]
