Most of our household water sources are not 100% contamination-free. In fact, much of the water we get to our homes (tap water) contains several contaminants, mostly from environmental and industrial pollution. Whether the water is sourced from lakes, rivers, wells, or glaciers, there is always some level of contamination.  These contaminants can include anything ranging from natural minerals to artificial chemicals from human activities. For instance, surface water (lakes and rivers) is exposed to stormwater runoff, acid rain, pesticides, or industrial chemical wastes. Groundwater (wells), on the other hand, is easily exposed to septic waste, agricultural chemicals, disease-producing pathogens, …

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Clean, uncontaminated water is paramount for your health, as well as that of your home’s plumbing system and appliances. However, water connected to our homes might not always be 100% safe, especially for consumption. That’s why we need efficient water filtration systems.  In some cases, single-stage filters are inadequate to remove all the contaminants, especially when contamination levels are high. All harmful bacteria build-up leached metals, and chemical pollutants need to be removed to have that clean, safe water for home use.  A multi-stage water filter system comes in handy to ensure that the water flowing in your house is …

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