Installing a water filtration system in your Lakewood, N.J., home is a smart move if you want to secure your safety and avoid exposing your family to harmful contaminants like mercury. It can also help reduce and eliminate foul odors. Unfortunately, like any other system you rely on for comfort and security, problems can arise.
With that said, here are three common problems you might face with a water filtration system.
Your Water Filtration System Might Not Eliminate the Bad Taste
Although some water filtration system manufacturers claim that their products can improve the taste of your tap water, sometimes that just isn’t the case. If eliminating the bad taste in your tap water is your primary concern, remember to first read some reviews and ask around before purchasing a water filtration system that addresses your needs.
Your Water Filtration System Might Increase Your Utility Bill
Reverse osmosis home water filtration systems usually use up to five gallons of water for every gallon they filter, which might increase your monthly utility bill. What’s more, some reverse osmosis water filtration systems strip away helpful minerals, causing more wear and tear on your plumbing fixtures. When you consider that this type of water filtration system also works slower than other systems, it’s important that your water has an abundance of contaminants before purchasing a reverse osmosis water filtration system. Otherwise, you could run into a number of plumbing problems.
Your Water Filtration System Might Inadvertently Impact Your Health
Salt-based water softeners distribute a large amount of sodium into your water supply. As a result, it can make drinking and watering your lawn a health risk. That’s because, even though the water filtration system eliminates one grain of hardness, it adds 8mg/1 ppm of sodium to the water. Whether for humans, animals or plants, too much sodium is never a good thing. Excessive sodium can also damage small septic and sewer systems as well as other appliances around your home. With a salt-based water filtration system, you have to also regularly add salt to it, which can add up in the costs department. Before choosing this type of system, it’s important to consult a water filtration expert.
There are plenty of considerations to take into account when purchasing a new water filtration system. If you’ve come across a problem with the water filtration system that you currently own, it’s important to fix it right away to prevent it from impacting your health. For all of your water filtration system needs, contact Aqua Solutions at (732) 374-3986. Our service technicians are standing by to serve Monmouth, Ocean, Mercer and Burlington Counties in New Jersey.
