Many Americans are turning to expensive bottled water for their drinking needs, leading to more plastic waste in the country than ever before. Others have a filtration jug taking up valuable fridge space.
Getting filtered water directly from every faucet in your house is so much easier, and it can be more affordable than you might think. Read on to find out more about the costs of whole-house water filtration systems and how installing one can benefit you and your family.
What is Whole-House Water Filtration?
Water in houses is often polluted by sediment, minerals, heavy metals, and even toxins. Whole-house filtration purifies the water before it reaches your faucet.
Water Filtration System Benefits
Beyond clean, pollutant-free drinking water, there are other benefits to installing a whole-house water filtration system.
- Environmentally friendly filtered water eliminates the need for bottles that contribute to the world’s plastic waste problem.
- Filtered water is better for cleaning clothes, removing the minerals that stop soap from working effectively.
- Filtered water removes harsh minerals that can dry out the skin and worsen skin conditions like eczema.
- Filtered water reduces mineral buildup on faucets and showerheads and in pipes by removing the minerals from the water.
Water Filtration Methods and Costs
The type of water filtration system that’s best for you depends on several factors, including the water in your neighborhood. Here are the main types of whole-house water filtration available and an estimate of their costs:
- Carbon. Costs between $50 and $500. This is the most common way to remove water pollutants. Carbon blocks or granular filters collect minerals and sediment as water travels through them.
- UV Disinfection. Costs between $800 and $2,000. UV lights kill bacteria and microorganisms but they don’t remove sediment or minerals, so this type of water filtration is primarily for drinking water safety.
- Ionization. Costs between $1,000 and $2,000. Low-frequency pulses ionize water, reversing the electromagnetic charge of minerals and removing them.
- Reverse Osmosis. Costs between $1,000 and $1,500. This uses a building’s water pressure to force water through a membrane that removes impurities.
Installation of a water filtration system costs anywhere from $100 to $2000, with an average of $500.
The average total price for a water filtration system and its installation is $2,000. While it might seem like a lot up front, think of the convenience of having filtered water on tap and the good you are doing for the environment. We would say that is money well spent.
Contact Us
To learn more about whole house water filtration system costs and which system is right for you, contact Champion Plumbing, Edmund’s favorite plumbing service, at 405-544-2876
