We've been big on in-home water filtration for a long time now. Whether you use point-of-use or whole-house filter devices, we just think it's important to reduce scale build-up and get certain things out of your water.
Recently we were introduced to Flow-Tech Home and we like their whole-house water treatment system. Flow-Tech Home provides a green, maintenance-free alternative to traditional water softeners that stops scale from forming, protects pipes and fixtures, reduces soap needs and makes water-using appliances operate more efficiently.
It's not flow dependent and so it's working 24/7. And what we really like is that it prevents calcium and magnesium from sticking to your fixtures by altering the ions in the water - rather than exchanging them for sodium like traditional water softeners. The beneficial minerals stay suspended in your drinking water and travel harmlessly along without adhering to pipes and appliances.
But there's more. Added filtration removes particulates down to .5 microns, or optionally .015 microns, without the water waste associated with reverse osmosis systems. Instead, bad taste, odors and chemicals are removed with carbon filtration. And because it filters at the point of entry, every outlet in your home delivers clean sweet water.
The chemicals used to disinfect municipal water are not necessarily what you want to be ingesting on a regular basis. You can avoid them to some extent with a point-of-use filter at the sink. But did you know a large portion of the impurities we pick up from household water is absorbed through the skin or lungs while bathing or showering?
It's definitely something to consider. Health experts will tell you that filtering your tap water makes a significant contribution to a healthy lifestyle. Bottled water won't get you there. Drinking water is part of the equation, but studies have shown that much of what we buy in a bottle isn't any different that what's coming out of our taps - and some of it is not as good. And then there's all that plastic!
So think about it. If you have questions, give us a call. We'd be glad to swing by your house for a complimentary evaluation. Just call us here at Boden Plumbing: 707-996-8683 in Sonoma or 707-255-8155 in Napa, or use our toll-free number from anywhere 1-866-663-7477.
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