At Aquanology, our vision is to be a trusted resource in delivering water conditioning and treatment solutions to families, farms, and businesses in the Upstate NY area. Whole-house filtration systems have emerged as an indispensable tool, offering households and businesses a reliable means to improve their water quality with a whole house filtration system. Read on to learn more about the inner workings, benefits, and practical considerations of this type of system.
Today, we realize more than ever that the water entering our homes is not “just water.” In most cases, some levels of impurities and contaminants are carried along with the water. This can be especially true in a rural area depending on private well water, or areas depending on municipal water with aging water supply lines and mains.
Whole house systems are different from refrigerator, pitcher, or under-the-sink filters, in that they are installed in the water line soon after the water enters the building, thus providing filtered water at every tap in the home.
Everyone would enjoy cleaner, healthier, better tasting water at each water tap of their home. Whole home water filtration improves the odor of your bath and shower water, and helps to keep those with sensitive skin and hair from damage caused by chlorine, etc. Water filtration can reduce repairs and maintenance and improve the life or fixture and appliances by reducing corrosion, staining, and sediment issues of the water.
Creating your own refreshing drinking water- this is one of the biggest advantages of investing in your own home water filtration system. Reduce your waste by cutting out bottled water purchases. Save your wallet by getting rid of water delivery services. Enjoy filtered water conveniently conditioned in your own home.
It’s very true that in filtering water, one size does not fit all. What your neighbor needs could well be quite different from what your home may require, based on health concerns, water quality, and other factors. But most homeowners will realize some degree of benefit from installing a whole home water filtration system.
For example, if your home is on public water, the water is most likely treated with chlorine, or similar chemical, for bacteria control purposes. However, chlorine can cause dry skin and some find the chlorine taste unappealing. A whole home carbon filtration system is a very effective and popular option at reducing chlorine and other contaminants.
Another very common issue with water supplies is sediment, especially in private well water supplies. A common and reliable method is canister sediment filters, with replaceable cartridges, that remove unwanted debris from the water for the entire home. Some filter housings come with clear canisters, to give ease of indication when changing is due. Replaceable cartridges come in a variety of standard sizes and filtration ratings, including some with taste and odor reduction capabilities.
In cases where sediment levels are extreme, in that cartridge filters plug too rapidly, a backwashing filtration system may be necessary. In short, these systems are usually a tank filled partially with a filtration media, often a very fine sand. Water is designed to flow through the sand bed, which filters out impurities. At set intervals the water flow reverses and flushes the trapped dirt and sediment to the drain.
Hydrogen sulfide (aka “sulfur) is an infamous contaminant known for its putrid rotten egg smell. In cases where sulfur is an issue, a combination of methods are usually used to effectively condition out the smell. Carbon filtration is a common method to reduce sulfur, often used in conjunction with oxidation, chemical injection, or aeration.
Many more contaminants could be explored, like iron, nitrates, lead, arsenic, PFAS/PFOS, etc. Many contaminants have certified removal methods, usually with filtration or related technology. To learn more, contact Aquanology for a friendly, helpful consultation.
At Aquanology, water filtration services are what we specialize in, including related water softening and water purification. Count on us to bring quality products coupled with excellent service. Our process normally goes like this:
Call/email for a friendly chat about the water quality challenge you are dealing with. At your request, a technician from Aquanology will visit your home for a free water test and consultation. (In some cases, more advanced laboratory testing may be recommended as well.)
We will assist you in determining needed changes to your existing water treatment setup, based on your budget and water quality expectations. If necessary, we can remove the existing system and install a new system designed to serve you for years.
We can set you up with our affordable service plan or provide training for you to do your own service and maintenance, to keep your water conditioning system working in top condition. Don’t forget our “just-a-phone-call-away” service and support for emergencies that may arise.
Embrace the change towards cleaner, safer water with Aquanology’s water purification systems. Contact us today to find the perfect solution for your home.
We install a system that will serve you well for years. Your system is backed by an excellent manufacturer’s warranty and our company’s performance guarantee. We offer a full line of scheduled maintenance services, as well as our “just a phone call away” phone support and service for emergencies that may arise.
Before installing a whole house sediment/dirt removal filter, care should be taken in making sure the filter is sized according to the home size and flow rates, amount of water used, and amount of dirt to be removed. In extreme cases, a backwashing filter may be needed, but sometimes increasing the filter housing size, and making sure you have a quality filter cartridge, will help in a case of plugging too many filters.
Taste and odor cartridge carbon filters are only sufficient for treating minuscule amounts of sulfur smell in water. If they work effectively, it’s usually for a short time, then replacement is needed. For best results in removing medium to high levels of sulfur, carbon filtration should be used with an oxidation method to neutralize the smell.
If taste is the only issue you are worried about, a point-of-use system would likely be sufficient. The same might hold true for some health related contaminants like arsenic, for which it is generally agreed to be safe for bathing, etc., at fairly high levels, but is considered unsafe for drinking at even fairly low levels, therefore making a drinking water system attractive. However, some impurities that cause corrosion, staining, mineral buildup, and so forth, will generally be best treated at the point of entry for all the water in the home.
