A reliable whole house water filter can significantly improve the quality of your home’s water supply by effectively removing different contaminants. At Paragon Water, we understand the importance of clean water for your family’s health and well-being, and we want to share the common contaminants that a whole house filter can eliminate.
What is a Whole House Water Filter?
Highlighting how this technology completes the effectiveness of a water softener, a whole house filter is a full filtration system designed to treat all the common water problems that may be entering your home. Unlike point-of-use filters that only purify water at specific outlets, such as kitchen faucets or showerheads, whole house filters ensure that every drop of water throughout your home is clean and safe.
Key Contaminants Removed by Whole House Water Filters
- Chlorine and Chloramines: These are often used to disinfect municipal water supplies, chlorine, and chloramines can impart an unpleasant taste and odor. A whole house water filter supplied with activated carbon effectively removes these chemicals, enhancing the taste and smell of your water.
- Sediments and Particles: Sediments like sand, silt, and rust can collect in plumbing systems and appliances, causing damage and reducing efficiency. Whole house filters with sediment filters capture these particles, preventing them from entering your home’s water supply.
- Heavy Metals: Metals such as lead, mercury, and copper can strain into water sources from pipes and natural deposits. Advanced whole house water filters allow for soft water benefits by utilizing media like ion exchange resins and activated carbon to trap heavy metals, reducing exposure and safeguarding your family’s health.
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): They are found in pesticides, herbicides, and industrial chemicals, VOCs can seep into groundwater and contaminate drinking water supplies. Whole house filters equipped with specialized carbon filters effectively adsorb VOCs, ensuring cleaner, safer water for drinking and bathing.
- Microorganisms and Pathogens: While municipal water treatment plants disinfect water to kill harmful microorganisms, some pathogens can persist in water supplies. Whole house filters with UV sterilization or membrane filtration technologies provide additional protection by targeting bacteria, viruses, and protozoa.
Integrating with Your Water Softener
A whole house water filter like our Clean Water Filtration Series complements the performance of a water softener because a water softener primarily addresses hard water issues by removing calcium and magnesium ions that cause scale buildup. When combined with a whole house filter, you can enjoy softened water that’s gentler on skin and hair but also benefits from improved water quality free from contaminants.
Investing in a whole house filter from Paragon Water ensures your family receives clean, safe water throughout your home. By removing a wide range of contaminants, these advanced filtration systems promote better health, improve water taste and odor, and extend the lifespan of household appliances. Pairing a filter with a water softener provides complete water treatment solutions, addressing hard water concerns and contamination issues effectively.
Learn more about our whole house water filter systems and discover how we can help you achieve cleaner, healthier water for your family’s daily needs. Contact Paragon Water today or call 800.557.3912!
