Industrial Water Filtration vs Home Water Filters

Industrial water filtration systems target specific contaminants that would be problematic for a specific industry. For example, photo processing requires deionization.

Iron reduction is important for many industries. Softening and reducing mineral content is necessary for water to be used as a coolant. One of the most common methods used for these purposes is reverse osmosis.

At one time, reverse osmosis was the ultimate in technologically advanced purifiers. It was used by industry and well-owners alike to remove large particles and greatly reduce mineral content.

There are many different methods available today, although reverse osmosis is still the method of choice for waste water treatment. It is however expensive for that purpose and many industries choose other treatment methods.

Reverse osmosis industrial water filtration systems have been adapted for use by homeowners serviced by a public treatment facility. This adaptation was created as a way to address cyst contamination.

Cysts are like parasitic eggs. They enter the water supply without notice and cause diseases similar to food poisoning. To an at-risk individual, this type of infection can be deadly.

For example, a person with AIDS would not have the ability to fight off the infection. A person being treated for various types of cancer would be in a similar situation.

Cysts are problematic because public disinfection methods will not kill these hard pathogens. They can only be filtered out. Most large scale industrial water filtration systems could not remove them because it would reduce the flow and pressure too greatly.

The only effective choice for cyst reduction is a "point-of-use" or in-home filter that is certified to filter down to one micron or better.

Reverse osmosis is one recommended product but the systems are very expensive and do not address other issues faced by homeowners on a public waterline. There is no chemical reduction with this method. Chlorine and chlorination byproducts would still pass through.

Today's homeowner can use inexpensive home water filtration that can remove some of the most dangerous contaminants from their tap water. Now you can have safe, pure water for cooking, drinking and showering.

Some of the better home purifiers on the market include sub-micron filtration, which is similar to, but much less expensive than reverse osmosis. These purifiers also include granular carbon and multi-media blocks that trap chlorine and other chemicals on their surface.

The best home water filter cartridges have a reasonable lifespan, typically 6 months before replacement filters are needed. Water that has been cleaned in this way is safe, pure and good tasting.

The purity is also far better than what you will find in bottled brands. Bottling companies use industrial water filtration systems, which cannot address the issue of cysts or chemicals.

Additionally, the bottles leach chemicals used to create the plastic into the liquid. Those substances act like hormones within the human body, interfering with the production of endogenous hormones and disrupting the endocrine system.

You don't need to go to the expense of buying industrial water filtration systems to install in your home. Getting a household water filter is a better option.