When using water for drinking or cleaning, you want to make sure it's safe. Unfortunately, the water supplies in many cities and rural areas are often prone to various contaminants. For this reason, homeowners rely on whole-home water filtration systems to help ensure the water they drink and use daily is free from contaminants, bacteria, pollutants, unpleasant smells, and other toxicities. These systems connect to the main water line and vary depending on specific needs, but there are some essential commonalities. Here's a closer look at how the filtration process works.

How Does a Water Filtration System Ensure Clean Water? 

1. Sediment Filter

Sediment, such as clay, rust, dirt, and sand, can enter pipes and make a home's water gritty or discolored. Special filters are designed to trap and remove this sediment, which prevents water pollution as well as eroded and clogged pipes. This is achieved with mechanical pores that are too small to allow sediment to pass through, ensuring the purity of incoming water. 

2. Carbon Filter

A chemical taste or smell in water might be indicative of chlorine being present. Local water supply companies often use chlorine to remove bacteria, and while it's been deemed safe for consumption, chlorine can still have an off-putting taste and smell. 

Carbon filters are in place to ensure tastier, more neutral-smelling water. The activated carbon technology absorbs any chemicals or toxins, creating clean, filtered water by the end of the process. 

3. Acid Neutralizer 

Acidic water can harm your pipes and appliances, a problem that's especially common in homes that depend on a private well system. A neutral pH balance in water is 7. Anything more or less than that becomes less safe and requires neutralization. Acid neutralizers use calcite, a mineral that's anti-acidic due to its richness in alkalinity.

4. Water Softener

You might be familiar with the term "hard water" if you've ever experienced limp hair, soap scum in the shower, or limp and faded laundry. These symptoms occur due to an excessive amount of magnesium and calcium in the water supply.

A water softener uses a process called ion exchange that attracts these minerals out of the water as it enters the home. You'll enjoy feeling cleaner both when you bathe and when you get dressed in the morning. 

If you want the peace of mind and safety of pure, clean water in your home, turn to the professionals at Do It All Plumbing in Cleveland, OH. For over 25 years, these local plumbers have served area homeowners and businesses, providing a range of services, from whole-home water filtration systems to drain cleaning and faucet repairs. They also offer extensive assistance with construction and remodeling projects. Call (216) 470-6377 to discuss home filtration and visit the website to learn more about the team.