Perinton Whole House Carbon Block Water Filters

The Effects of Unfiltered Water

Have you ever taken a sip of water only to spit it out because it tasted off to you? Water that contains impurities or contaminants often has a foul taste. Without proper filtration, your home’s water could contain chlorine, pesticides, sediment, lead and rust from old pipes, herbicides, and volatile organic compounds. However, a bad taste isn’t the only negative effect the presence of these impurities can have.

Contaminated water can cause the following:

• Dry, itchy skin

• Dry, brittle hair

• Foul smelling water

• Dull, stiff clothing

• Water spots on dishes

• Decreased lifespan of appliances

• Gastrointestinal issues

• An increase in mold and/or mildew growth

How Do Whole-House Carbon Block Water Filters Work?

While you might be familiar with Brita filters or those that you attach directly to faucets, whole-house carbon block water filters are installed at the entry point of your water supply. As water enters your home from your local municipality, it will pass through the carbon block. At this time, the carbon block will absorb all of the impurities within the water, effectively filtering them out.

Carbon block water filters are specifically designed to reduce the presence of the following:

• Lead

• Giardia

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

• Cryptosporidium

• Entamoeba

• Chlorine

• Sediment

• Rust

• Dirt

These devices are so effective that they can filter out contaminants down to 1 micron.

At Pride Plumbing of Rochester, we carry water filtration systems from Watts and 3M. We can even do same-day service.