Water is essential for our optimal health as well as our life as a whole! We can go weeks without food but only days without water. Not only does the amount of water we drink affect our health, but the quality of our water is equally important. 

There are many water purifiers on the market, so it can be a bit overwhelming to know what the best water filter system is for you! Understanding a bit about what’s available is important. Remember the key concept of bio-individuality – what works for one person may not work for another – so use your intuition and some experimentation to figure out which option is best!

Before you even consider buying a water purifier, it’s important to know the quality of your tap water.

Tap water is often the most readily available source; however, it may not always be the healthiest option. Some cities have great purification systems, while others can be contaminated with bacteria, lead, or chlorine. The best thing to do is research your city’s consumer confidence report, which is distributed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This annual report can help you decide if it makes sense to buy a purification system for your tap. 

Once you determine the water quality, you can choose a water purifier. Be sure to do your own research and pick the option that resonates with you the most. 

Whole-House Filtration Systems:

1.     Aquasana 500,000 Gallon

-        5-year warranty

-        4.9/5 filter quality

-        500,000 gallons filtered

-        Price: $1,500–$2,000

This system is an excellent option if you are interested in having a whole-house water purification system. The Aquasana first cleans the water of any debris, and then the water is treated with a copper and zinc alloy to get rid of most microorganisms. Finally, heavy chemicals are removed by an activated carbon. This heavy-duty filtration system is rated as one of the best whole-house water filter systems!

2.     iSpring WGB32B-PB 3-Stage

-        1-year warranty

-        4.8/5 filter quality

-        100,000 gallons filtered

-        Price: $450–$500

This system has three stages of filtering: (1) removing sediments, (2) activated carbon removing heavy chemicals, and (3) manganese dioxide removing iron. While not rated as highly as the Aquasana, this is a great whole-house purification system for those looking to spend a bit less!

Faucet Water Purifiers:

Kitchen faucet water purifiers are a great option for those who do not wish to invest in a whole-house system. Here are two of the top-rated faucet purifications systems on the market!

1.     New Wave Enviro

-        1-year warranty

-        10-stage water filter system

-        Capacity: 1,500 gallons

-        Price: $75–$100 

This system easily attaches to your faucet and will remove major contaminants to below minimum EPA levels. The New Wave Enviro has 10 filters but leaves behind important minerals like magnesium, potassium, and chloride.

2.     DuPont Electric-Metered 200-Gallon Deluxe

-        4-year warranty

-        Capacity: 200 gallons

-        Price: $40–$50

The DuPont has an easy-to-read electronic display that shows you how many gallons of water the faucet has cleaned and includes a filter that reduces sediment, chlorine, mercury, lead, asbestos, and other contaminants.

Depending on your preferences, tap water quality, and budget, you can experiment with one of these or do your own research and find which water purifier will suit your needs. If you aren’t comfortable investing in a whole-house or faucet filter system, you may consider researching the best water purifier pitchers. Portable water filters and purifiers are great ways to improve the quality of your drinking water.

Not only will purified water improve your health, but many people find that filtered water looks clearer, smells less, and tastes better, too. Take one small step today toward improving the quality of your home water – your health (and housemates) will thank you!