Water Filtration Systems

Water filters are devices or systems designed to remove impurities, contaminants, and unwanted substances from water. Some filter methods work by passing water through a filtration medium, which can be made of materials like activated carbon or a combination of different filter media. Other systems use ultraviolet light to treat viruses and bacteria in water.

Water filters are commonly used in homes, restaurants, manufacturing facilities, and various other settings to improve the taste, odor, and overall quality of water. They can effectively remove particles, sediment, chlorine, heavy metals (such as lead), bacteria, viruses, pesticides, and other harmful substances, providing cleaner and safer water for consumption or other uses.

There are many types of home water filtration systems available, but they can generally be divided into two categories: point of use (POU) and point of entry (POE) systems.

1. 1. 1. 1. Point of Use (POU) under-sink filter systems
         2. Point of Entry (POE) whole-house filter systems

Point of use (POU) systems include:

• Under-sink Filters: These filters are installed under the sink and provide filtered water to a separate faucet.
• Faucet Filters: These filters attach directly to your faucet and use a combination of activated carbon and other technologies to remove contaminants.
• Countertop Filters: These are larger filtration systems that sit on your countertop and use a combination of filtration technologies to remove contaminants.

Point of Entry (POE) systems include:

• UV Disinfection: This water treatment system uses ultraviolet light to kill bacteria and other microorganisms in your household water.
• Whole House Filters: These filters are installed at the main water line where it enters your home and remove contaminants from all of the water that enters your home.
• Water Softeners: These systems use a process called ion exchange to remove minerals like calcium and magnesium from your water, which can cause hard water. We currently do not carry water softeners.

A POU (point of use) water filter system is a type of water treatment system that is designed to filter water at a single point of use, such as at a specific faucet or drinking water dispenser. These systems are typically installed where the water is used, such as under the sink, on the countertop, or attached to the faucet.

POU water filter systems are typically smaller and less expensive than POE (point of entry) systems, and they are designed to remove a variety of contaminants from the water, such as sediment, chlorine, lead, and other chemicals or impurities that can affect the taste, odor, and quality of the water.

There are several types of POU water filter systems, including pitcher filters, faucet filters, countertop filters, and under-sink filters. Each type of filter uses different technologies to remove contaminants from the water, such as activated carbon, reverse osmosis, or distillation. The type of filter you choose will depend on the specific contaminants in your water and your personal preferences.

Point of use systems or "POU" filters are generally installed at the kitchen sink for filtered drinking water. These single faucet filter systems may be either a Reverse Osmosis filter system or a UV water sterilizer. Some point of use systems can be installed on the countertop, but most customers prefer under sink installation. Under counter filtration systems are plumbed to the main cold water supply.

A wide variety of series filters are available to address a large number of contaminants in water.

Point of entry or "POE" water filter systems are designed to treat water for the entire home and are commonly referred to as whole house systems.

A point-of-entry system is installed where the main water line enters the house, and generally has a flow rate of 5 to 20 gallons per minute.

Just as there are a wide range of water-related contaminants, there are a variety of water treatment methods available for point of entry applications, including Ultraviolet, Reverse Osmosis, and general water filtration.