Q: What Are Water Purifiers?

A: They are devices that take impurities and other selected elements out of the water. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be found on the counter top, attached to the faucet, under the sink, or whole house systems. Depending on the type that you have, it will take different things out of the water, so you need to base your decision on which purifier meets your particular needs.

Q: Who Uses Water Purifiers?

A: Anyone who is concerned about the quality of their water source or who just wants to ensure that they have control over the quality of the water coming into their home. If you want information about the quality of water in your home, you can contact the water department of the town or city where you live and get a report of what is in your water. It will list not only contaminants, but also minerals and other naturally occurring elements. Those people who buy water purifiers want to limit the contaminants and elements even more. The city or town is required to keep the water clean to levels set by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) which have been deemed to be safe, but with all of the pollutants and contaminants in the environment today, our water sources are in definite danger.

Q: What Are The Kinds Of Water Purifiers?

A: They range anywhere for a simple pitcher that has a water filter in it, to whole house systems that are located in the garage or under the sink. You can get one that fits onto your kitchen faucet if you are mainly concerned about your water for drinking or food preparation or you can also install water purifiers in the bathroom to keep your shower and bath water clean. Some purifiers also soften hard water that makes clothes dingy, dries out your skin, and leaves deposits. The smaller water purifiers generally are less cost-effective to run over the course of time, but if you don