Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Whole House Water Filters and other Water Filter topics.

How does a whole house water filter work?

How House Water Filters Work

With a standard whole house water filter, water enters your home via pipes, and into the filter, which is usually made of activated carbon. The filtration system is able to treat approximately one million gallons of water, enough to last an average family five or more years. The activated carbon removes odors, chlorine, metals, chemicals, impurities, and bad taste. As long as it is installed properly, a house filter is maintenance-free. It automatically backwashes and recycles itself whenever a preset amount of water usage or elapsed time has occurred.

Comments

2/21/2007 3:43:35 PM
david gibor said:

what types of activated carbon are used? the only one i can think of is charcoal. i have tasted charcoal filterd water from brita and i'd rather not filter the water at all just on tast alone.is there anything better out there.

Ask a Question

Not finding the advice and tips you need on this Water Filter Tip Site? Request a Tip Now!

Guru Spotlight

Heidi Splete

Ever wonder how you could make your life better and more fun? So have tens of millions of fans who have turned to LifeTips for answers over the past decade. We keep the tips, advice, books, podcasts and writing services flowing, so you can keep your life and business growing in the right direction. Upward!