Many homebuyers of real estate in the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley are concerned with the quality of the water. This is not a unique concern to the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley as consumers throughout all of South West Riverside County in the Inland Empire region of Southern California drink gallon after gallon of bottle water when in public...so it only makes sense that most home owners want nothing but the best water quality in their Hemet - San Jacinto Valley home.
Like most good things in life there are options when shopping for a water purification system. There are some systems that only produce a minimal amount of pure water, which will make it undesirable for most families. Then there are other units that only provide a low level of filtration - again making it undesirable to most families looking for clean water in the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley.
The most common water purifier found in homes in the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley is the ‘Reverse Osmosis' filter system.
This is by far the most popular system sold to new homeowners in the Hemet - San Jacinto valley. It uses a dual sediment filter system. This type of system is effective in removing approximately 90% of the minerals and inorganic matter from the water source. This system operates by forcing water through a thin membrane, which in turn removes the inorganic metals. The down side to a reverse osmosis filtration system is that it typically only produces only a few quarts a day.
A reverse osmosis filter should be replaced approximately every 6 months. An important point to remember is to never hook up a reverse osmosis filter system up to an ice maker, as it does not produce enough water pressure to operate the inlet valve, of the ice maker, properly.
So, How Do You Know About Your Water?
To check your local water you can always take a sample to your local water company - most if not all water companies will provide this check at no cost to you and provide you with a printout of their findings. You can also check with most hardware stores and purchase your own test kit.
There is a simple way to check for bacteria in your drinking water. Simply put some sugar in a cup of water and leave it in a sunny location, allowing it to sit for 2 or 3 days. The sugar is a food supply for bacteria and when present, the bacteria will become very active feeding on the sugar and multiplying. If the water becomes milky, then there are bacteria present in your water.
What are your Options?
There are a number of other types of water filtration systems on the market - before you make up your mind, make sure you investigate the following:
Activated Charcoal Filtration Units
Another popular water filtration method is the Activated Charcoal method. This system is very good at eliminating insecticides, pesticides, chlorine, and organic material. The down side is this type of unit does not do a very good job of filtering bacteria and un-dissolved metals, such as lead, copper, iron, and manganese.
Charcoal Filters need to be checked on a very regular basis and changed frequently or the system basically stops working and becomes useless. Some Charcoal Filter systems use Silver to neutralize the bacteria found in the water...unfortunately, Silver in not that effective and some of it may well end up in your drinking water.
Chlorination
There are systems that use Chlorine to kill bacteria, however these systems usually create water that is either off-taste or has a distinct odor to it. If the system stops running properly, then there is a strong chance that the chlorine can cause a dangerous element.
Multi-Stage Filtration
This type of system is perhaps one of the most effective and comes with the highest recommendations. It may also be one of the more expensive systems on the market. The Multi-Stage Filtration unit will utilize a number of filtration methods such as a pre-filter, which will remove iron, rust, dirt particles and sediments as small as 5 microns. They will also typically have a lead-activated carbon filter, which will remove lead and chlorine as well as a carbon block filter that will remove chlorine, improve the taste and remove odors and most organic impurities.
Micro-Strainers
The use of a micro-strainer is a good alternative to remove almost all chemicals and bacteria; however it is not able to remove most nitrates and nitrites.
Distillation
This is one of the most effective methods of filtration as the water is boiled to produce steam which is then cooled to produce water vapor, which is then trapped. The downside is that certain gases are not removed through this method. The most efficient distillers will include a activated charcoal filter to provide additional organic materials with a way to be removed. Distillers require regular maintenance in the form of de-scaling. Failure to keep the system clean will greatly reduce its efficiency.
Aeration
The Mid-West section of the United States has a continuing water contamination problem with Radon gas. The most effective filter to combat this growing problem is Aeration.
Ultraviolet Radiation Purifiers
This type of filtration system is typically installed on wells in conjunction with other types of filter systems. It is very effective at filtering out bacteria. An Ultraviolet Radiation Purifier requires a constant flow of electricity and it does not remove cyst contamination.
Ozonators
Ozonators have become very popular since 1992 and are very common in swimming pools and spas. They utilize activated oxygen that is capable of purifying and removing bacteria without the use of chlorine. An Ozonator is ideal for swimming pools but not recommended for drinking water as continued use may produce bromate, which has been connected to tumors in the kidney.
Carbon Filters
This type of filter is very effective at improving on the taste of water, removing odors and eliminating organic chemical compounds. These filters use a carbon to attract the contaminants, which then adhere to the carbon. The drawback of Carbon Filters is they do not remove any of the heavy metals.
Magnetic Water Conditioners
Over time, all appliances and equipment that use water builds up a scale. Magnetic Water Conditioners are the only real defense against this condition and are a must for homeowners who want to protect their valuable investment with a minimal amount of repairs from water scale damage. A Magnetic Water Conditioner does not affect water purity. They condition the mater magnetically altering the physical characteristics of water-borne minerals, disabling the minerals from being able to cling to the interior surfaces of water pipes and appliances so no scale can be formed.
As you can see, when a new homeowner purchases a home in the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley it is very likely that they will want to add a water filtration system to their new home. There are many options as far as type...and then there are the different manufacturers of each.
Take your time and check out your options to make sure you are getting the system that meets your needs as a new homeowner in the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley.
Blessings to all who read,
John Occhi, REALTOR®
www.JohnOcchi.Com
Hemet - San Jacinto Valley
951-6564-5550
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