However your home is connected to a water supply, so you can never be sure of what is in it exactly. The water that comes through in your kitchen and bathrooms could contain many contaminants that you do not want in your body. While water supplies in the UK are regulated, you might still want to be regularly drinking some of what comes through your tap.
Tap water can actually vary by region, with the quality best in places such as Scotland, Bristol, Leeds, Belfast and Cardiff. Some of the places with the worst water taste include London, Birmingham, Leicester, Norwich and Leicester. Hard and soft are commonly used to describe water, with hard water containing a high mineral content created through a combination of limestone and chalk. Soft water typically tastes nicer than hard water, as it contains less of these minerals.
Some chemicals and minerals are naturally found in water, whilst some are added to help improve the quality. However, you might not want to be drinking some of these, and this is where a whole-house water filter can easily help.
Read on to discover more about how whole-house water filtration systems work and the benefits of installing them.
What Is A Whole-House Water Filtration System?
A whole-house water filtration system is a tool that is used to provide filtered water to the whole of your home. Once installed, it will remove certain contaminants and provide you with water with minimal effort. Water will typically pass through a range of different filters, each designed to remove certain contaminants.
Here is a list of some of the more common contaminants featured in UK tap water that a whole-house water filtration system can help to remove.
Chlorine
Everyone who has even spent time in a public swimming pool knows that the chlorine in water is typically safe to be around. In drinking water, it is used as a natural agent to kill off harmful bacteria. It has no health risks associated with it, however, it can come with a certain smell and taste if in high concentrations which some do not enjoy.
Limescale
Limescale is very common in water supplies, especially in areas with hard water. Limescale forms when water is heated, which is why you’ll often find it in the bottom of your kettle. It may not look nice in your water, but it is safe to drink, however, some people do prefer to remove it as the chalky substance can be unsightly.
Fluoride
Fluoride, most commonly found in toothpaste, can also be in your water supply. It can both occur naturally and be added to water. This is because it is proven to reduce tooth decay, so schemes are in place to add it to water supplies. However, an excessive amount of fluoride can lead to skeletal and dental fluorosis, so the amount of fluoride in water is carefully monitored and is commonly filtered out by people.
Lead
While the above chemicals all have beneficial effects in your water, certain chemicals found can be harmful to the human body. One of these is lead. It is not naturally found in water, but can sometimes be absorbed from old pipes. Areas of soft water are more prone to lead poisoning, as hard water has more limescale which can help to block lead contamination.
The Benefits Of Whole-House Water Filters
Now that we’ve discussed what a whole-house water filter is and what it does, let us take a look at some of the benefits of whole-house water filtration systems.
Safer Water
As previously mentioned, the primary purpose of a whole-house water filtration system is to reduce or remove contaminants to make water safer. With a whole-house system, you can have peace of mind knowing the water is safer for drinking and washing from any source.
Healthier Hair & Skin
Some of the chemicals and minerals in unfiltered water can harm your hair and skin. Harsh chemicals can cause dryness and irritation of the skin, and also reduce the effectiveness of soap by making it harder to lather. Installing a whole-house filter will reduce the contaminants that harm your skin, and as it deals with your whole home you won’t have to worry about water from your sinks or shower causing your hair and skin harm.
Breathe Easier
Some of the contaminants that appear in regular water may evaporate into steam in the shower or when boiling water. This is absorbed easily by the lungs and can cause breathing problems. Filtering out contaminants like chlorine that can cause harm in this way will help you breathe more easily.
Laundry
With a whole-house water filtration system, you can make your clothes softer, retain their colour and last longer. Using water with chlorine in can make your clothes fade faster, while mineral deposits from hard water can make clothes wear out faster.
Improve Drinks & Cooking
A lesser-considered benefit of filtering water is that you will potentially improve the taste, appearance and smell of it. By improving the taste of water this way, you can actually improve the taste of the drinks and food that you create.
Longer Lasting Appliances
Having filtered water running through common household appliances can actually make them last longer. Unfiltered water and hard water can contain contaminants like sediment, which will cause your appliances to have to work harder for the same result, causing them to reduce their effectiveness and lifespan.
Less Risk Of Water Supply Issues
While water is carefully regulated, there is always a chance that something can go wrong. There have been many cases around the world where water supplied to homes has been deemed unsafe, and if you have your own whole-house water filter you are more likely to have harmful contaminants filtered out. So if there is a problem with your supply, your filter adds an extra layer of protection.
The BMB-1000 Hydra Whole-House Water Filtration System
Here at Hommix, we stock a great selection of filtration products for whatever your needs may be. If you would like to benefit from the convenience of whole-house water filtration, we recommend the BMB-1000 Hydra Whole House Water Filtration System.
This system is a state-of-the-art point-of-entry water filtration system, powered by nanotechnology and designed to ensure maximum contact time with filtration media for the highest absorption rate possible. With this 4 filter system, unique filters and processes are used to remove or reduce thousands of water contaminants.
Water will pass through four different filters in the system. - PP Sediment (5 Micron), Nano Anti-Scale CTO Block Coconut Shell Carbon, Coconut Shell GAC and Polyphosphate Siliphos (Anti-Scale & Corrosion). Each of these filters is designed to target different contaminants, removing or reducing them as they move through. This includes everything from dirt, sand, silt, rust and dust in the first filter, to reducing heavy metals such as lead, copper and iron in the last filter.
Overall the product will ensure your entire household receives clean, fresh, filtered water while also protecting your infrastructure from scale and corrosion. The design of the filter ensures they last as long as possible, but you will still need to replace them regularly for maximum efficiency. You can purchase a full set of replacement filters from Hommix when needed.
Water Purification From Hommix UK Limited
Now that we’ve told you all about whole-house water filtration systems and their benefits, it’s time to shop. As mentioned above, you can buy the BMB-1000 Hydra Whole House Water Filtration System from us today, as well as a great selection of other filtration products, including 3-way taps and countertop reverse-osmosis systems.
Why work with us? Hommix can offer you free next-working-day delivery for all orders above £50, as well as 30-day returns in case you change your mind. We are committed to providing all of our customers with the benefits of filtered water, so pride ourselves on our five-star service and versatile range of products to find the perfect solution for you.
If you’d like to find out more about any of our products, feel free to contact us today.