In Lakewood Ranch, home water filtration systems make a huge difference in what you’re allowing into your taps—and what you’re keeping out.
We recently did a home water treatment system in Lakewood Ranch that really demonstrated the difference a simple water filter can make.
We often focus a lot on today’s state-of-the-art water treatment systems—things like ultraviolet disinfection and iron zappers that use all kinds of high-tech solutions to make your water softer and safer to drink. And as amazing as this technology is, it’s always nice to remember that straightforward mechanical water filtration is pretty great, too.
The truth is, when you’re looking for Healthy Water in Lakewood Ranch, water filters are a great place to start.
What is “mechanical filtration”?
Think about what happens when you use a colander or sieve in the kitchen. Imagine, for instance, you’re making fresh orange juice: You want all that delicious juice, but you don’t want any seeds. In fact, depending on the size of the holes in your sieve, you might be able to keep the pulp out of your glass, too. The point is that you want the juice but not the other stuff.
When we talk about water filters and mechanical filtration, we’re referring to the basic process of running water through a material with many small holes or passageways. These holes allow the water molecules themselves to pass through but stop larger structures like dirt and sediment.
In short, a mechanical water filter “strains” your water. It keeps the “stuff” out and lets you enjoy a cleaner glass of water.
Is there really dirt in my Lakewood Ranch water?
Municipal water treatment works to make drinking water safe. But that doesn’t mean the water is great. Even after the treatment center, the water flows through miles of pipes before it gets to your home. And sometimes those pipes aren’t the cleanest.
Your Lakewood Ranch water is drinkable. But check out this water filter we removed from a Lakewood Ranch home. It started out white:
Do you really want to let all this stuff into your taps?
What about microns?
Remember that sieve you’re using for your orange juice? Microns refer to the size of the holes in your sieve and how big something has to be to get caught in that sieve.
When you’re looking at a mechanical water filter for the home, you’ll typically see three options when it comes to micron size:
- 5 microns filters will remove particles that you can see without a microscope
- 1 micron filters can trap many types of bacteria
- 0.5 micron filters can remove microscopic parasites like giardia
Yes, water filters can make a difference.
When it comes to water treatment systems for your home, you have tons of options. We can install and calibrate Healthy Water systems to get your water exactly how you want it.
But even if you don’t have a new-fangled, high-tech water treatment gadget, a mechanical filter can still go a long way toward providing your family with the clean, Healthy Water it deserves.
