Why You Need a Water Filtration System

November 15, 2019

Tap water in the United States is regulated, but do you really know what you’re putting into your body each time you take a sip, boil pasta or even hop in the shower? Although most major harmful chemicals have been filtered out, there still remains plenty that you shouldn’t put in your body—chloramines, fluoride, petrochemicals, pesticides and pharmaceuticals are found in many municipalities’ water supplies. With this in mind, it may be time to start looking into your options for water filtration systems in Scottsdale, AZ.

Why filter your water?

The chemical pollutant standard for tap water leaves something to be desired, only filtering for those organisms and pollutants that will make you instantly sick. This is why many water supplies still have pollutants like fluoride (once thought to help teeth) and chloramines (chlorine plus ammonia), which can leach metals like lead from the pipes into the water. Chlorine can cause skin irritation, asthma and even cancer, even if you don’t drink the water—your skin can absorb it through baths and shower water.

Finally, water often contains trihalomethanes, which form when chlorine meets rotting biomatter, triggering a volatile chemical reaction. Trihalomethanes can cause bladder cancer, reproductive issues and other harm. While the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates this chemical, its standards may not be strict enough given the potential for harm.

Bottled water isn’t necessarily safer

Unfortunately, bottled water is also not regulated well enough—the standards are the same as those for tap water, and water companies don’t have to release their testing data to the public, except in California. Tests have shown the presence of chemical pollutants in the water.

Even if bottle water was safer, the fact is that it contributes to environmental harm. Billions of plastic bottles wash up on the shores each year, and 17 million barrels of oil are used each year just to produce plastic bottles.

Getting the right water filtration system

You can go to a store and buy a drinking water filtration system, but that won’t solve the bath and shower problem—plus, they’re designed to make water taste better, so they won’t be tailored to your particular water needs.

Getting a whole-home water filtration system in Scottsdale, AZ works best when you research exactly what’s in your water, and then purchase a system that’s specifically designed to meet your water’s challenges. You can choose between different kinds of systems for different rooms (some people think reverse osmosis systems make drinking water taste flat, for example). You might even combine your system with point-of-use filters to pinpoint exactly what you want out of your water.

Get help with water filtration systems in Scottsdale, AZ

If you’re ready to explore owning a residential water filtration system in Scottsdale, AZ, WES Water can help you find the right one for your needs. We offer a number of water filtration solutions for homes and can consult with you about the right one for your situation. Most of our systems require little or no maintenance after they’re installed, giving you peace of mind about the quality of your water for years to come. Get in touch with us today to learn more.

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