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It seems we hear more and more each day from folks who are becoming dissatisfied with the taste and the cleanliness of their tap water. It is obvious that we all need clean water to drink. Unfortunately, it is up to us as consumers to take matters into our own hands to ensure that which flows from our tap is clean and free of chemicals or other harmful contaminates.

Many people have opted to buy bottled water as an alternative to consuming their tap water. This may seem like a wise decision, but in reality, the expense quickly adds up and ends up costing you more money than is necessary. Furthermore, plastic water bottles are not biodegradable, meaning they will never break down and be stuck in a landfill forever. Can you imagine all the plastic bottles we use and how harmful they will be for the environment? Purchasing water in plastic bottles for all your drinking and cooking needs will significantly add to your carbon footprint.

Luckily, there are solutions to our clean water frustrations. Water filtration systems are available that will clean our water supply and make it more desirable to drink. There are many water purification systems available, but for regular home consumption use, you’re most likely to enjoy the convenience of an under-the-sink filtration unit. Water filtration systems that fit underneath your kitchen sink are hidden from view making them aesthetically pleasing. Your guests will never know you use a filter, but your tap water will be clean and taste great.

Under-the-sink water filtration systems work by filtering the harmful chemicals out of the H2O, such as chlorine and other contaminates. They can be installed easily, either by an experienced plumber or by the household handy man, although if the handyman has no experience with plumbing, you may just defer to a professional to handle the task. In most cases, a total under the sink water filtration unit can be installed in less than 30 minutes. You can begin enjoying your a clean, filtered drink immediately.

The water filter will need to be changed every six months or so. The cost of these filters certainly rivals the cost of purchasing bottled water in bulk week after week. You’ll be happy to be saving money and you won’t have to carry those heavy packages of bottled water from the grocery store to your home.

Everyone should have clean, contaminate-free water supplied to his or her home. Unfortunately, this is not the case. While water treatment facilities do a great job with removing bacteria and viruses from our supply, there are still some contaminates that sneak through, making our tap water taste odd or appear cloudy. An under the sink filtration system will ensure that which comes out of your faucet is as clean and safe as possible, with a great taste that you and your entire family will be sure to enjoy.

Mr. Oliver is a marketing agent of McLean Engineering. The water purification experts can offer water testing and analysis to discover the impurities that lies in your drinking water. For more information on their Water Filtration Systems Richmond Virginia please visit their website.

Implementing a water filtration system in your home is not the difficult task you might think it would be. Following a few basic steps, you will soon have an under the sink water filtration system providing clean and safe water flowing from your tap. The kitchen is probably the most important area of your home to have the cleanest water possible, because the kitchen is where you get most of the water you ingest, either by drinking or cooking.

The first thing you need to do is decide on a filtration unit. There are several levels of filtration systems that apply to the type of contaminates you are trying to remove. Select the filtration cartridge that will best meet your needs by reading the specifications carefully. The system you select should be adaptable to several filters of the same configuration. You’ll need to have some tools at the ready – an adjustable wrench or open end wrenches of the proper size to fit the nuts on the plumbing connections, an electric drill and a screwdriver (or screwdriver attachment for the drill). You’ll also need a marker or pencil to mark the location where you would like to unit to be installed. Select the best location under the sink. It should be out of the way for storage purposes, but it will still need to be accessible for periodic changes of the cartridges.

If the wood under the sink is strong enough to support an under the sink water filtration unit, you can mark the spacing for the screws needed to support the system. Drill the specified number of holes with a drill bit slightly smaller than the diameter of the screw size. This will ensure a stable, snug fit and proper support for the unit. Align the unit with the holes and insert the screws into the holes, tighten with the screwdriver until the filtration system is stable. If you are able, turn off the cold water flow. If you cannot just turn off the water from your inlet, you’ll need to cut off the water supply at the meter (which requires a special tool available at most hardware stores).

Once the water is turned off, turn on the faucet to allow the excess water in the pipes to drain. Now that the water is turned off, disconnect the cold water inlet at the base of the cabinet. This is usually where hard pipe changes to flexible lines with a cut-off at that point. Have some paper towels or a small pan to catch some of the excess water that will drip from the pipe. Reattach the flexible water line to the outlet point on the filtration unit. Your filtration system should have a flexible line provided with the unit. Attach it to the inlet at the cut-off point and attach the other end to the input point on the filtration unit. Check all your connections and turn on the water supply.

Check immediately for any leaks. If there are none, open the faucet. Let the water flow for a few moments to clean out the sediment in the purification unit. The water should clear as it flows. As long as you change the filters at the recommended intervals, you’ll have clean, safe and clear water for drinking and cooking.

Mr. Oliver is a marketing agent of Crystal Clear Water VA. The water treatment and analysis specialists provide residential water testing so that you can make sure your family is getting the healthiest drinking water available. For more information on their Water Treatment Systems please visit their website.