Beyond Good Taste: Other Benefits Of A Home Water Treatment Device
If the municipal water that comes into your home does not taste good, installing a water treatment device is a good solution. However, water treatment devices do a lot more than just improve the flavor of your water. By removing dissolved minerals, bacteria, and other contaminants, water treatment devices offer a few other benefits, too.
1. Reduced risk of illness.
Although municipalities do the best they can to remove bacteria and other pathogens from water, sometimes things go overlooked. For example, there may be a break in a water main, and contaminants may seep in. There could also be a break in the main line leading into your own home (which typically belongs to you, not the town) that results in bacteria being introduced to your water. This could pose a problem to anyone, but especially to someone with a compromised immune system. A water treatment device will remove any dangerous bacteria, helping to keep you safe.
2. Fewer mineral deposits in pipes.
Mineral deposits in pipes can be a pretty big deal. They can reduce water pressure, which certainly does not make for a very nice shower. Eventually, they may stop the flow of water completely. There's really no way to remove mineral deposits from pipes; you have to replace the pipe. This gets expensive. A water treatment device removes the minerals before they have a chance to clog your pipes, saving you money (and headaches) in the long-term.
3. Less cleaning.
The minerals in the water don't just deposit in pipes. They also deposit themselves in and around faucets and fixtures. You can't just clean these deposits away with everyday cleaners. You need to use a limescale remover, and doing so takes quite a lot of time. By using a water treatment device, you remove the minerals so they don't end up making a mess. Your faucets look nicer and you don't have to work to keep them that way.
4. Ability to use water after a crisis.
When there is a crisis in your area, such as a sewer line breakage or a fuel spill, the water department will often issue an advisory that you should not use the water for a certain period of time. This can be quite an inconvenience — if you don't have a water treatment device. The device will remove any contaminants, so you can go back to using the water right away.
Water treatment devices are well worth the investment. Talk to a plumber near you to learn more about water treatment options.