Water Softeners and Air Filtration Systems - Filter Entire House!???

Hello,

I'm interested in getting a filtration system to provide clean water to the entire house.

I have no idea what's involved or what is actually needed.

I know there are probably sytems out there that cost $10,000+ plus for something like this, but I'm looking for something simple (and of course cheap!)!

We use Brita for our drinking water but I would like filtered water for ALL our water! Showers/Baths ect...

I don't even know what would be involved. For example, would the system be placed before the Hot Water Tank or After it?

Our house already has pretty low water pressure so would adding a system decrease the pressure even more?

What kinds of systems are even available?

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks,Beer 4U2

Jay (YA 1st Pos!:))

Are you meaning an RO for the entire home? That does cost aroung $10,000.00+. Why do you think you need an RO? What are your water conditions? You can have quality water throughout the home and spend only $2000.00 - $3000.00

I agree with biermech. You are being very vague with your desires. You need to get a water quality test. Describe your water conditions in more detail.

The 'filter' can mean almost anything. What are you wanting to filter out of the water? You can't have a solution unless you have a problem or you're just wasting your money. The problem should be clearly uinderstood and only then can a remedy be recommended.

Even if I tried, and you were spend 'someone else's money', it would be hard to set a system for $10,000 unless you had extraordinary water problems or demands. Where did you get that amount?

Andy Christensen, CWS-II

When you get the water test, get it from an independent laboratory--not from a company that sells filter systems. If you already have filtered drinking water, there is no need to filter the rest of the water unless you dealing with something like iron.

Thanks for the replies guys! And yes, sorry, I do know my question was a bit vague. But that's because I really have no idea about this kind of thing (Yet)!

We have fairly good water in my area, but it is treated. My concern is all the chlorine and chemicals they add to the water to "clean" it up.

I'm pretty sure your body absorbs chlorine through the skin so even just taking a shower your are submitting your body to this (even if you arn't drinking it)

My wife just gave birth to our first child last month (Girl) which is the reason why I'm thinking about this at the moment! It's amazing how they change your life! haha

I would like to know that ALL the water we use in our house is 99% clean/pure and free of all the crap that's in "regular" city water.

Shower/cooking/drinking...

If the only way to do that is with RO, then I'm assuming it's going to be quite expensive!

But that's why I was asking the question because I don't know if there are other options...

One can't deny that the rate of cancer and other deadly issues are on the rise, and it is of my honest opinion that a part of that has to do with us "treating" our water with chemicals.

Does that make sense??

Just doing a google search I found this article in a local newspaper on the subject!

Kelowna Daily Courier - Top Stories Page - (http://www.kelownadailycourier.ca/top_story.php?id=157361&type=Local)

If you want your water that clean, an RO is the way to do it. I have installed several whole house RO's. But I can not tell you what you should be looking for as far as equipment until I know the water test results.