Benefits of Reverse Osmosis Systems
Gone are the days of drinking straight from a fresh mountain stream. Or, it may be more accurate to say that those days never existed. In nearly every source of water in nature, harmful pathogens are not an exception. They are the rule.
People learned long ago that purifying water was a huge step forward in public health. There are many ways to purify water, from boiling water to chemical treatment. Home water filtration systems are more popular than ever as people learn more about what is in their drinking water. Here are the top three reasons to consider a water filtration system.
Safer and Better-Tasting Water
Water has the habit of picking up contaminants from everywhere it has been, and water treatment plants don’t remove them all. Harmful pollutants can be found in water that has been treated and transported to homes. Some of the common pollutants plaguing today’s water supply are:
- Heavy metals
- Pesticides
- Pharmaceuticals
- Industrial fertilizers
- Minerals that cause hard water
- Microplastics
Every sip of water can contain any concentration of these pollutants, and homeowners may never know. Water filtration systems can remove these threats and render safe drinking water. In addition to removing harmful pollutants, the taste of water improves when foreign compounds have been removed by a filtration system, encouraging better hydration.
Reduces Costs
Water filtration can seem an obvious choice considering the benefits in safety and taste alone. However, most people raise an eyebrow and wonder what the costs are. The good news is that water filtration systems can actually lower costs.
Consider the average budget. Plumbing problems are a common budget buster that homeowners aren’t prepared for. Many plumbing problems stem or are made worse from low-quality water flowing through the pipes causing corrosion or scale. Water filtration systems remove chemicals and minerals harmful to pipes, lowering the costs of repairs and premature plumbing replacements.
Another cost that water filtration systems get rid of is the cost of buying bottled water. Families with low-quality water may attempt to protect their health and get around bad-tasting water by buying bottled water. Bottled water can quickly bloat the grocery budget making grocery bills unnecessarily high. Instead of buying bottled water, why not produce clean, great-tasting drinking water at home?
Gives the Environment a Break
A secondary consequence of buying bottled water is its environmental impact. Bottled water leads to a huge amount of plastic waste and greenhouse gases. It is estimated that 65 million plastic bottles end up in landfills daily. Many plastic bottles also end up in the ocean, hurting sea creatures.
Installing a reverse osmosis system instead of buying bottled water reduces a homeowner’s carbon footprint and helps the environment. Families can enjoy higher quality water in the comfort of their own homes straight from the tap. In addition, these systems use very little energy and contribute almost nothing to landfills.
About Zing Plumbing
Protect plumbing and get the most from tap water with help from Zing Plumbing. They provide flat-rate pricing, prompt arrival, and modern solutions. Call them today for water filtration systems in Tucson, AZ, and the surrounding areas.
