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Buying water is expensive and not friendly to the environment, as the water must be transported and few people recycle the bottles.
Fortunately, you can save your money and the environment by turning your tap more pure than any water from the store.
Unfortunately, most people do not understand the different types of water filters, many are using a product that does not really purify water.
The majority of filters on the market are typically a combination of carbon and micron filters in one or several stages. While these types of filters do improve taste, they leave behind a large portion of contaminants.
You will need to invest in a RO (reverse osmosis) Filter, or a Water Distiller. These are the only practical ways to make tap water pure.
The cheapest and simplest RO filters are the countertop units, they cost about 200 USD. A good one will attach to your sink head and be ready to use within 10 mins or so. There are under the sink units that come with storage tanks and pumps. Lastly there are units that treat all the water coming into the house. Depending on the quantity and quality of the water being filtered and your unit specifications, you can be changing the filter every month or every year.
Water distillers cost between 150 and 200 USD. They usually come with an additional cheap basic carbon filter to remove any possible remaining contaminants, if not you should purchase one separately. The distiller vaporizes water and then condenses it into a pot, leaving behind contaminants. In between each use you simply wipe the bottoms and sides of the boiling chamber and its ready to go again, eventually it will require further cleaning with some type of food grade cleaning product, I use citric acid. Distilling water takes time, between 3 and 6 hours for a gallon. Another thing to consider is that while Distillers do not have a filter to replace (except the very cheap carbon filter), they do use electricity, and the average cost of energy to produce a gallon is between 20 and 30 cents USD.
Personally I use a Water distiller because my average pure water consumption throughout the year is less than 3 gallons a day, so the slow production is not a big deal for me. The main benefits for me are; no pricey filter replacement, no need to attach it to the sink.
Remember, pure water has many uses; humidifiers, house plants, steam irons, pets, coffee machine, etc.. all benefit from pure water.
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