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Homeowners need to juggle costs associated with a myriad of expenses. The monthly cable; the monthly electric and gas, and other utilities. Insurance and other premiums. Food, and, of course, as a consumable, water. Water probably lies low on the list of priorities for expense cutting because no matter where you are in the country, water is relatively affordable, if not overtly cheap. Even in areas where water consumption is limited at certain times of the year, it would be slightly misleading to say that it is expensive. The thing about this is that many consumers choose to drink bottled water instead of tap water because they believe it is safer, and they ignore the cost. But what if you could get the same (or far better, as the case may be) quality water at a much lower cost? Objectively, water is either never or almost never categorically expensive. However, if you’re actually serious about streamlining your expenses, you might be surprised at how much saving on personal water consumption may be able to save you. By the end of this post, you’ll have concrete figures on just how much money you may be able to save using an H300 water filter system. Though, we’re confident that if you apply these same calculations, you can save using many of our other water filter systems as well. How Much Water Does an Adult Human Need? In order to complete realistic calculations about water costs, let’s just set some framework. For the purposes of this calculation, we are going to assume that this water will only be used for hydration, and not for any other purpose. We’re also going to assume that we’re working with a family of two - an adult male and female. According to the United States National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the average adult male requires 3.7 liters of water per day in order to stay hydrated, whereas the average adult female requires 2.7 liters. Since we’ll be calculating these costs according to the capabilities of an Everpure H300 Filter System, we need to convert these to gallons. Such a household requires 6.4 liters of water per day for personal hydration purposes, and at 3.79 liters per gallon, that equates to 1.69 gallons per day. This also means that the same household requires 11.83 gallons of water per week and about 617 gallons per year. Assuming the accuracy of these average figures we can proceed with analysis between the cost of purchasing bottled water vs. the cost of implementing an Everpure H300 filter system. How Much Does That Cost? Assuming that this household requires 11.83 gallons of water per week or 617 gallons per year, we can project some calculations associated with the average costs of bottled water and then compare it to the lower costs of using Everpure water filtration systems. Right now, on Instacart, you can get a 40 pack of 16.9-ounce bottles of Poland Spring branded bottled water for $7.20. Just to keep the comparison faithful to the resource alone, we will omit any relevant shipping costs. That 40 pack of bottled water contains, in total, 676 ounces, and at 128 ounces per gallon, it contains, in total, 5.28 gallons. The unit cost per gallon is then $1.36. We can calculate that, at this price, it would cost $16.13 to keep the family in this hypothetical scenario hydrated for one week, and $839.12 to keep the same family hydrated for a year. This accounts only for the cost of the bottled water, and not for the costs of shipping or of gas. Let’s compare these figures to the costs of keeping the same family hydrated using an Everpure H300 filter system. By the Numbers: Saving with an H300 Water Filter System Because we omitted the cost of shipping and gas from the above calculations to determine the unit cost of water, we will also negate the cost of installing an Everpure H300 filter system, since it is fixed. We will instead focus only on the variable, unit cost of water. The cost of one Everpure H300 filter on our website is $65, but if you buy them in bundles of 3, your unit cost drops to $63 each. Each Everpure H300 filter is capable of filtering the impurities from 300 gallons of water. There are several models that are used to determine the cost of water for households throughout the country. There are increasing and declining block rates, seasonal and drought rates, and budget-based rates. Some homeowners with wells do not pay for water directly, only for treatments used and the electricity required to pump water to the surface. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, following a water-budget-based rate, the cost per thousand gallons is fairly close to $1.50 - although this is subject to fluctuation and other factors, we will use it for the purposes of these calculations. This gives a unit price per gallon of 1 and a half cents per gallon. All we have to do now is amortize the cost of the filter itself across the 300 gallons it will be able to filter. Given an Everpure H300’s ability to filter 300 gallons, it will cost about 21 cents per gallon. Add in the additional cent and a half, rounding up for sanity, and it costs about 23 cents per gallon to implement an H300 filter system. This means that it would then also cost $2.72 in water per week to keep the same family hydrated or about $141.91 per year. In summary, using the same average figures for comparison, it would cost this hypothetical model family over $839 per year to stay hydrated by using bottled water and less than $142 to keep hydrated with an Everpure H300 filter system. We trust you can do the rest of the math. Value You Can Measure It’s not also possible that an Everpure H300 filter system can save you money on water usage. An H300 system will also remove impurities such as: Lead, oxidized iron, and manganese Asbestos fibers Certain microbial cysts, such as those of Giardia and Cryptosporidium VOCs Mold, algae, dirt, and cloudiness And more If you’re interested in learning more about these filter systems, or about how they may be able to save you money on water usage, please feel free to contact us at info@efilters.net.

There are many advantages to installing an Everpure drinking system in your home or business. Adding an Everpure system will help out the health of both you and the environment, by reducing the number of harmful substances in your drinking supply and reducing the number of plastic water bottles that are being consumed. Though adding a quality drinking water system has enough advantages by itself, there are some ways you can improve these benefits further. Everpure’s Benefits Remove Unwanted Substances The Everpure Water System is guaranteed to remove unwanted parasitic cysts, such as Cryptosporidium, and Lead. These are substances and materials that you’d probably rather not have in your drinking water. Removing these unwanted and potentially dangerous variables is a very serious and important job. So, don’t just take it from us when we say we remove all of these harmful things. Listen to the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) that certified Everpure for Std. 42 & 53. Lead This drinking water system is certified to remove Lead. Lead is a toxic metal that can somehow get into drinking water when lead used in plumbing materials corrode over time. Lead pipes that corrode result in most cases of lead in drinking water. If you have an older home or are from an area where homes and buildings around you were 35+ years ago this may be a cause for concern. There are some harmful substances that can be consumed if the containment level is minuscule, however, lead is not one of them. Lead is a toxic metal, even if the exposure level is low it can still be harmful to the human body. Consuming it can cause serious damage over time. Lead can cause Cardiovascular effects and reproductive problems. It can even cause your kidneys to fail. These are issues that healthy adults can face. When water that’s contaminated with traces of lead is drunk by children or pregnant the effects can be worse. Children may experience behavioral or learning problems, and it may even slow their development. Because lead can accumulate in the human body over, lead may cause premature birth or a shortened growth rate of the fetus, if drank by a pregnant woman. Parasitic Cysts Everpure is certified to remove 99.5% of particles at 3-4 microns. Being sure that parasitic cysts are not investing in your water supply is extremely important. Two of the most common cysts are Cryptosporidium and Giardia Lablia can be used to remove both of them from your water. The Cryptosporidium parasite can cause gastrointestinal disease which may be mild for most but can be deadly for those that don’t have a healthy immune system. Giardia Lablia also causes gastrointestinal illnesses. Water supplies can easily become contaminated with these parasites if it’s exposed to raw sewage. Save The Environment Apart from improving your health by removing unwanted and harmful materials, by switching to an Everpure Drinking System you can also improve the world around you. Water bottles are used and thrown away at an alarming rate every single year. Switching to a filtered water drinking system will save you 1000s of water bottles and since you won’t have to change the filter for over a year, that number can only go up. With the environment facing such harsh side-effects from pollution and other means, every step we can take to improve the health of our planet is a step in the right direction. Though recycling is a better method than, just throwing plastic away, the best method is to just remove plastic from your daily life whenever you’re able. One Everpure drinking water system is equal to 2,200 16.9 oz water bottles, so you really won’t need to drink water from a plastic bottle! How to Maximize The Effectiveness of Your Drinking Water System Filter Changes In order to keep your water system working at its maximum potential, we recommend performing a filter change at least once a year, or whenever the flow becomes too slow. Water quality is always changing. You can perform a water test to check the quality of the water, but it may very well be completely different the very next year. At Everpure we’re focused on the quality of water that your water has post-filtration. That’s the water quality that should stay constant. We guarantee this, but if you don’t believe us, believe the NSF certification that we received. We’ve assured that the Everpure water system is third-party tested and certified. When it comes to changing the filter on the Everpure, don’t worry about forgetting to do it. Each cartridge includes a time strip filter. This filter monitors the system over time and can remind you when it’s time for a cartridge replacement. Everpure replacement cartridges are available directly on our website. Reusable Water Bottles Apart from cartridge changes, another way to get the most out of your water system is by switching to reusable water bottles. We’ve already gone over how beneficial the Everpure system can be when it comes to reducing pollution and helping our environment. However to maximize those benefits you can invest in a reusable water bottle. Bening able to take your bottle with you on the go is obviously a major benefit and may be a reason that many people are inclined to buy packs of plastic water bottles. However, with the combination of a reusable bottle and a high-quality drinking water system, you can have fresh water whenever you need and you don’t have to worry about having a harsh impact on the world around you. Right here on our website, you can get your own Everpure drinking water system. We have options that hold anywhere from 300 gallons to 2,000 gallons. If you’re interested in reducing the plastic that you’re using or removing unwanted sources from your drinking water, you should look into an Everpure water system today. Browse our site and see all of the options we have available.

You have made the great decision to filter your home’s water. You are excited to have safe and filtered water straight from the tap without the need for bottled water that simultaneously pollutes the earth, clutters your home, and drains your wallet. However, the biggest step in this process is researching residential water filter systems and finding the right one for you. That’s where we at efilters come in. We specialize in assisting our customers with finding the perfect water filter systems for them, whether they need them for a business or for their residence. We offer only the best products and customer service to all. In order to best serve you in the fastest way possible, we provide same-day shipping so you can get to filtering your water sooner. When deciding on a specific water filter system, you will need to decide on what you need it for and even where you need it in your house. Let’s have a look at which instances require which residential water filter systems. For the Kitchen When you need a water filter system in your kitchen, there are several options available for you as this is one of the most popular places where residential locations install these systems. One of the best filter systems to have in your kitchen is the Everpure H-300 Drinking Water Cartridge EV9270-71. This system holds 300 gallons and supplies your kitchen with quality drinking and cooking water. This Everpure system filters out a lot of stuff you don’t want nor need in your kitchen’s water, such as asbestos fibers, lead, volatile organic compounds, chlorine odor and taste, dirt, cloudiness, algae, mold, and much more. Another luxury of this system is that typically, it should be changed only once a year, but that’s a guesstimate as it depends on how much water you use, your water pressure, and how dirty your water is. If that hasn’t sold you, you should know then that it is National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) certified. If you are looking for a filtration system that has a larger capacity and is more compatible with other water systems, look no further than the Everpure H-104 Drinking Water Cartridge EV9612-11. This system holds 1,000 gallons of water and can be used to replace the H104 drinking water system and even upgrade from the smaller H54 drinking water system, but also the S104 and S54 drinking water systems. This filter extracts microscopic entities of all kinds, such as chlorine, parasitic cysts, lead, rust, dirt, and oxidized iron, sulfides, and manganese. It even removes scale built up on coffee machines and kettles. For the Wet Bar If you have a cool bar in your residence, then you undoubtedly want only the best water filtration system for your drinks-- and installed directly to its sink. Everpure strikes again with the PBS400 Drinking Water Cartridge EV9270-86 that holds 3,000 gallons. It filters all the cold water that comes out of the faucet, making your drinks pure, cold, and delicious. This water filter system is also NSF approved and certified so you can install and use it in your bar safely, comfortably, and worry-free. For Making Ice No matter if you need ice for drinks in your home bar or in your kitchen, you undeniably want the purest and cleanest water to make it for you and your guests. In order to best compliment your ice machine, you will need one of the best residential water filter systems that specializes in ice-making: Everpure Insurice Single PF-4SI Water Filter System EV9324-61. This is one of the best residential water filter systems in the world, but especially for making ice. The flow rate is two gallons per minute, meaning that you’ll always have ice ready to go. It’s great for both flake and ice cube machines, making it quite versatile. The included filter removes sediment, but what’s also fascinating about this system is its chlorine usage. It passes into the ice machine, which is compliant with the ASHRAE Standard 188. This standard is in effect in hospitals and healthcare facilities. On top of all of that, it is approved and certified by the NSF. All of this means that when using this specific system, you know that you are always getting the utmost greatest ice for your drinks. Oh, and it only requires changing typically once a year. Could it really get any better than that? If you are searching for residential water filter systems and don’t know which to purchase for your home, ask yourself what exactly you will be using it for and where. Is it mainly for drinking? Is it only for making ice? Is it specifically for a fancy bar? How often will you be using it? Once you answer these questions, you can have a much clearer view of what system will work best for you. We are here to help you answer any other questions you may have: 1-866-283-9919.

When it comes to your drinking water, sometimes the best way to get excellent excellent water quality is to take matters into your own hands. For homeowners, this means adding a dedicated drinking water filtration system to your home. If you are experiencing poor water quality or just want a little more assurance every time you take a drink, then our Everpure water filter cartridges are the perfect solution to remove a wide range of contaminants from your drinking water. There are a wide range of different issues that homeowners face when it comes to water quality. Sometimes poor water quality is obvious, like when your water has a foul taste or odor. This is usually caused by microorganisms in the water or in the pipes that have begun to break down organic matter. Chlorine and other chemicals are used to treat water to avoid this type of microbial growth, but sometimes it is possible for water lines to become contaminated or for small pockets of water to remain static long enough to promote microbial growth. On the other side of the spectrum, sometimes your water will have a chemical taste or odor caused by those sanitizing agents. Typically it will resemble pool water or have a bleach-like aroma. While you might assume that this is caused by too much chlorine, it is actually the opposite. At the ideal concentrations, chlorine sanitizing compounds remain in stable forms that will not impact taste while still combating microbial growth. If this concentration falls below a certain threshold, the chlorine will reform into chloramines and other compounds that cause the chlorine taste in water. Our Everpure filtration systems are the perfect solution to almost any home water quality issues. Not only can these filters remove fine particulate matter, biological contaminants, and chlorine compounds, but they also deliver that filtered water on demand whenever you need it. The secret to these systems' effectiveness can be found inside each Everpure water filter cartridge. Each Everpure water filter cartridge is designed to filter hundreds to thousands of gallons of water per cartridge depending on the model. The metal cartridges are designed to be easy to install and replace and they are secure enough to operate under pressure. The inside is coated to prevent water from contacting the metallic shell. There is also a bacteriostatic layer on these cartridges. This prevents bacteria from multiplying within the filter, preventing the filter from becoming a source of contaminants. That actual filtration within these cartridges is carried out by Everpure's proprietary Micropure filtration media. This filtration media is carbon based, meaning it relies on activated carbon as its main source of filtration. Activated carbon is one of the most common filtration media options because it basically acts like a sponge for contaminants. While it might look like a plain black powder to the naked eye, if you zoom in you can clearly see what makes carbon so effective. Under a microscope, you can see that every grain of activated carbon is actually covered in microscopic pores, hills, and valleys. This means that the total surface area of even a small handful of activated carbon can be larger than an entire city block. In our popular H Series filters, this filtration media is arranged on a pleated membrane. This design helps to promote water circulation while also providing incredible filtration power. Our Everpure models use a carbon block filter that maximizes surface area that water passes through under pressure. Everpure water filter cartridges can filter anywhere from 300 gallons for the H300 system to 6000 gallons of water for the EF-6000 filtration system. No matter what kind of system you are using, you will have to change your cartridge once per year. All Everpure water filter cartridges come with an indicator sticker that changes from white to red over the course of a year. Once your indicator has turned red, it's time to swap your cartridge. The process of swapping a cartridge is as simple as changing a lightbulb and should only take a minute or two per year. Sometimes you may need to change your cartridge before a year has passed. Typically a slow water flow is one sign that your filter needs to be replaced. If you notice that you are using several filters per year, then you might need to consider upgrading your cartridge. Luckily Everpure filtration cartridges are often interchangeable so we can help you find a higher capacity replacement cartridge that will be a perfect fit for your current filtration system. Whether you need to find a new Everpure water filter cartridge or you are looking to finally add a dedicated filtration system to your home, we are here to help. Our team of filtration experts have been working with Everpure water filters for years and we are always happy to help our customers find the perfect filtration solutions for their homes.

As homeowners and other conscientious consumers become increasingly aware of the conditions surrounding the qualities of safe (and unsafe) drinking water, new issues come into the limelight. While it is a well known fact that microbes such as bacteria, protists and certain parasites can present a biological threat to drinkers, these are far from the only threats that lurk in improperly treated or untreated drinking water. An Everpure water filtration system can help combat many of these - but it’s utility is not limited to that. Microbial dangers can be destroyed, often with UV water treatment, biological agents, or simply by boiling water, but there are other issues, such as those associated with heavy metal, that can only be removed via certain methods such as filtration. Heavy Metals and Drinking Water: Not a Match Made in Heaven Heavy metals, so called because of their density, are naturally occurring minerals that exist in the earth’s crust and soil, even being present at certain levels in waters of the ocean and freshwaters of the world. Some of these so-called heavy metals, like gold and copper, are not only beneficial to life in certain vital, trace quantities, but actually essential to biological homeostasis. However, when some heavy metals accumulate in the body’s tissues at unacceptable levels, they can cause a variety of health issues and even pronounced toxicity. Some of them, such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, have not been assessed as vital trace elements, and their presence in drinking water, in any amount, is undesirable. Since they often occur naturally in the soil and in water, and can even be released into water from some pipes, preventing their occurrence is not always entirely feasible. What you can do is invest in a serviceable Everpure water filtration system using Everpure H300 filters to help remove some of the following contaminants. Lead in Drinking Water Lead is one of the most common culprits in drinking water contamination, due to the low levels of lead implicated in lead toxicity as well as the fact that lead has had many commercial, industrial and residential applications throughout the years. Processes have improved, but lead in drinking water is still a concern for many people around the world. What’s interesting about lead is that, because it is soft and malleable, lead was frequently used in the past to form vessels and pipes for bearing water and other liquids. That’s where we get the term “plumber,” for a person who works with pipes, because the Latin name for lead was plumbum (which is still evident in the elemental abbreviation, Pb) and many pipes in the past were made of lead. However, as science and medicine advanced, the toxic effects of lead exposure became better known. High levels of lead can cause systemic damage to the body, resulting in weakness, wasting and anemia. Specifically, lead causes damage to the kidneys and the brain, adversely affecting the health of the central nervous system. Lead exposure is also a pronounced concern for pregnant women, and it is very dangerous to a developing fetus. According to the EPA, the ideal level of lead in water is zero micrograms per liter - which is none at all, ideally all lead would be removed from drinking water prior to consumption. However, although the Maximum Contaminant Level Goal is 0, the EPA has set the action level at 15 micrograms per liter, a much more attainable goal. There are a variety of methods by which lead can leach into drinking water. One is through old pipes that contain lead. Lead pipes, faucets and other fixtures can allow lead to leach into the water, especially if the water is acidic (which encourages dissolution) or contains minerals to which lead can bind, thereby allowing it passage into the water. Be that as it may, an effective water filtration system that contains a filter like an Everpure H300 filter can be your greatest asset against this heavy metal in drinking water. For its part, the Everpure H300 meets NSF Standard 53 for the safe removal of lead. Copper Copper, like iron and many other trace elements, is essential for survival. Copper is used by the body in the formation and repair of blood cells and blood vessels. It is also vital to the health of the musculoskeletal system and to overall immune health. However, as toxicity comes with the dose, elevated levels of copper in drinking water, which will be passed into the body, can prove detrimental to human health. Although copper toxicity is rare and usually results only from prolonged exposure to elevated levels of copper, it is implicated in a variety of health conditions. Too much copper can damage the liver and cause acute gastrointestinal distress. Copper toxicity can also cause feelings of general malaise, headaches and nausea, and perhaps most concerning of all, can lead to the development of cardiac arrhythmias in otherwise healthy individuals. Copper, like lead, can enter the water in a wide variety of ways. Perhaps most interestingly, highly acidic water can cause copper to dissolve directly from pipes into the water, since, as you may have noticed, copper has taken over the central role of lead in plumbing pipes. Copper can also enter the water through local contamination of water sources attributable to mining, industrial or agricultural applications. Copper is tricky to remove from water, but an Everpure water filtration system that uses reverse osmosis (or RO) can help to remove it. In addition, getting in the habit of running only cold water can cut back on copper levels, as hot water dissolves copper more readily. Mercury Mercury is not considered an essential trace mineral and has proven to be harmful to human health even at very, very low concentrations. Native mercury is toxic enough, but it is a highly reactive element that forms even more dangerous compounds such as dimethylmercury, methylmercury and mercury chloride. Elevated levels of mercury in the body are highly dangerous. Mercury is extremely destructive to the central nervous system and can cause muscle weakness, impairment and imbalance. Mercury and mercury compounds can even cause dramatic shifts in mood, in certain afflicted individuals. Over time, mercury exposure can cause memory loss and decreased cognitive and neurological functions. Mercury poisoning is not necessarily common, but mercury is a naturally occurring element in the earth. It gets into drinking water primarily when rain containing mercury-bearing compounds enters waterways. Industrial, chemical and mining processes sometimes release mercury into the atmosphere, which then deposits them through rain into freshwater waterways. Mercury is even more dangerous because it and its compounds can pass through the membranes of many protective substances that are known to be effective against other toxic minerals. Many filters are not effective at removing mercury, but some can be used to combat mercury levels - notably reverse osmosis systems that are also effective at removing copper. Antimony Antimony, like mercury, is not considered a vital trace element, and so the goal is to remove it entirely from water which is destined for human consumption. It is considered toxic even at low concentrations, and the EPA sets the maximum allowable level of antimony in water at 6 micrograms per liter. The effects of antimony poisoning are many. According to the NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information), antimony poisoning can cause gastrointestinal distress, nausea and even ulcers. Antimony is also implicated in a wide range of respiratory and cardiovascular complications, and certain compounds containing antimony may even cause reproductive harm or be considered carcinogenic. Antimony is a rare element, but it does occur naturally. Though it is present more commonly as a contaminant in food than in water, its use in associated with lead plumbing is a concern. Lead, being a naturally soft native metal, has sometimes been hardened and strengthened using antimony. Where antimony occurs with lead, there may be concerns of either being present at elevated concentrations in the water. Luckily, processes such as reverse osmosis and adsorption can prove instrumental in the removal of antimony from drinking water. Zinc and Cadmium Though they are distinct heavy metals with equally distinct chemical and physical properties, concerns for these are often interlinked, as cadmium and zinc often occur together where they have been used in a process known as galvanization. Galvanized metal is metal (such as iron or steel, both of which are reactive) that has been treated with a protective zinc coating to help stall or prevent corrosion. The process of galvanization is common enough and highly effective at reducing the corrosion of reactive metals, but where galvanized fittings come in contact with drinking water, it can present an issue. While zinc is a highly important trace element, and cadmium may potentially serve a vital biological function (though this is not currently well understood) both of these metals can prove toxic at elevated levels. For its part, zinc toxicity occurs when excess zinc is ingested. In the short term, zinc toxicity can hamper copper and iron absorption, which are also vital trace elements. Symptoms include nausea, diarrhea and other forms of gastrointestinal distress; in the long term, zinc toxicity may cause decreased immune function as well. Cadmium is much more dangerous, causing systemic issues associated with many major organs. Cadmium bearing compounds may also be carcinogenic. Where one is present at high levels, so may be the other. Luckily, an Everpure water filtration system that utilizes reverse osmosis may prove to be effective at removing cadmium and zinc. Manganese As a component of many vital enzymes, manganese is a trace element that is essential to the health of humans. It is also naturally present in water and food, and it’s occurrence as a trace element is therefore not inherently bad. However, when present at elevated levels, manganese can result in marked complications. In fact, there is even a name for the condition associated with manganese toxicity, aptly titled “manganism.” Textbook effects of manganism include impaired muscle function and motor coordination, leading to difficulty walking and muscle spasms. Luckily, manganese is not quite as difficult to filter from drinking water as some of the other heavy metals in this lineup, and an Everpure water filtration system such as one that uses an Everpure H300 can prove to be effective at removing oxidized manganese from the water. Arsenic Arsenic is a difficult element, and a difficult heavy metal to categorize from a health standpoint. It is well known for its acutely toxic effects, and exposure to elevated levels of arsenic may be associated with equally elevated risks of developing complications such as cancer and heart disease. Be that as it may, it is possible that arsenic is a trace element. Nonetheless, the EPA has set the acceptable standard for arsenic concentrations in drinking water at a ridiculously low level because of its known harmful effects. At just 10 PPB - that’s parts per billion - the acceptable levels for arsenic in drinking water are very, very low, almost nonexistent. Reverse osmosis water filtration systems may be considered an effective solution to ensure the safe removal of arsenic (and many other contaminants) from drinking water. Other methods that may prove effective include ion exchange and coagulants. Because of the very low acceptable standards for the presence of arsenic, if there is any reason to believe that arsenic is present, protecting against it is a matter of importance. What You Can Do about It Many Everpure Water Filtration systems, especially those that utilize reverse osmosis to remove contaminants from the water, can be effective at removing the heavy metals discussed in this article. There are others, though - metals such as thallium and barium are also considered harmful and should be filtered from the water if it is suspected that they are present. Some of our Everpure water filtration systems are also useful for removing more than just heavy metals from the water. For example, our H300 water filter is effective not only at removing lead and oxidized manganese, but also cysts of known pathogens such as cryptosporidium and giardia, VOCs, chlorine, mold and algae. When used properly, they may even be able to combat turbidity. If you have any questions about heavy metals in water, or about the specific capabilities of our water filtration systems, please feel free to contact us at info@efilters.net.

Here at efilters, water filtration is what we do. We have spent years researching different filtration brands and devices in order to always offer our customers the best options on the market. Along with keeping great products in stock, our team is always standing by to answer our customers' questions and make sure that they have the filtration solutions they need. For anyone looking for the best possible home water quality, our ROM IV system is one of the best reverse osmosis water filter options available on the market today. What is Osmosis? One of the first questions that we hear when discussing reverse osmosis is how it works. In order to properly understand the RO process, you have to first understand what osmosis is and how it works. Simply put, osmosis is a natural process that describes how a liquid interacts with a semi permeable membrane. This is a membrane that allows certain substances like water through, while not allowing dissolved materials in the water to pass through. Osmosis is important when it comes to water with different levels of dissolved solids. If you put pure water on one side of a semi permeable membrane and water with dissolved solids on the other side, osmosis will cause water to flow towards the side with more dissolved solids. The goal of osmosis is to achieve balance on each side of the membrane. The clean water will flow towards the dirty water side in an attempt to lower the concentration of dissolved solids. Obviously this process cannot defy gravity, so at a certain point the flow of water will stop. This is determined by the osmotic pressure of the system. The level of water on the dirty side will continue to increase until the weight of water pushing down on the membrane and the flow of clean water across the membrane balance each other out. At that point the process stops and you are left with slightly less water on the clean water side and slightly more water on the side with more dissolved solids. Now that you understand how osmosis works, it's time to look at how it can be used to filter water. How Does Reverse Osmosis Work? The natural osmosis process makes cleaner water flow into water with more contaminants. Reverse osmosis, as the name suggests, reverses this process. Instead of diluting water to lower the concentration of total dissolved solids, the goal of reverse osmosis is to increase the amount of dissolved solids in water by removing fresh water using a semi permeable membrane. In order to achieve this, RO filtration systems take advantage of osmotic pressure. When you put water on one side of the membrane and nothing on the other side, water will slowly trickle through the membrane and clean water will collect on the other side. At a certain point, osmotic pressure will cause this process to stop and balance out. In order to get as much pure filtered water out of the system as possible, the filter has to overcome the natural osmotic pressure on the membrane. This is achieved by applying pressure to the input side of the membrane. As dirty water enters the RO filter and is pressurized beyond the osmotic pressure of the system, clean water collects on the output side of the membrane. This process continues until only a small amount of water is left on the input side. This remaining water will carry all of the contaminants of the water, while the output side will be almost completely pure drinking water. Other Filtration Systems The RO process is unique compared to other filtration technologies. Most filters pass water through special filtration media in order to filter it. This media is typically carbon based, specifically activated carbon. This powdered material has an incredibly high surface area due to countless microscopic peaks and valleys on the surface of activated carbon. These filters are pretty simple compared to reverse osmosis systems. Instead of using membranes to filter out waterborne contaminants, the carbon based filtration media captures contaminants as water passes through it. These filters are a very effective way to remove larger contaminants from water, but they do have their limitations. A high quality particulate filter can remove extremely small particles from water. Typically this includes contaminants as small as half a micron in size. That is roughly 100 times smaller than the width of a strand of hair. This makes carbon filters effective for removing a wide range of contaminants. This includes biological contaminants like bacteria and cysts as well as particles of heavy metals like lead that can be hazardous in high concentrations. Another advantage of these filters is their high flow rate. Carbon filters can produce drinking water fast enough to fill a glass with ease or even deliver the same flow rate as a kitchen faucet. This makes them a great choice for homeowners. Home RO Filtration So if carbon media filters already work, why would you need an RO filter? Your average carbon media filter can remove contaminants as small as 0.5 microns, but reverse osmosis filters are far more effective. A reverse osmosis filter can effectively remove contaminants as small as 0.0001 microns in size! That is 5000 times smaller than what your average filter can achieve. The best reverse osmosis water filters will combine an RO membrane with conventional filtration to achieve the best results. The membranes used inside RO systems are delicate and designed with microscopic pores. Certain chemicals in water, like chlorine compounds, can damage these delicate membranes. When the pores of the membrane are damaged by chlorine, they will let large particles through the membrane and lower the effectiveness of the system as a whole. The tiny holes in an RO membrane are also easy to clog. Preventing clogs is essential when it comes to extending the lifespan of your RO filter cartridge. Using a carbon particulate filter before the RO filter is a great way to remove both the chlorine compounds and large contaminants that could damage your filter. This combination will maximize the lifespan of your RO membrane while also What's the Catch? So if RO filtration is so effective, you might be wondering why people even bother with carbon media filtration systems. While RO filters are some of the most effective home filtration systems when it comes to offering incredibly clean water, they are a little more complicated than your average water filtration systems. This means that if you want to add an RO system to your home, you are going to need to have more room under your sink to dedicate to your filtration needs. Most RO systems will require multiple stages of filtration including a prefilter cartridge to remove chlorine and large particles, an RO filter to perform the actual reverse osmosis filtration, and in some cases and additional carbon block post filtration cartridge to help remove anything that might have gotten passed the RO filter membrane. This means that the actual filter cartridges can take up three times the amount of room as a conventional filter system. Reverse osmosis filtration is also a slower process than carbon media filtration. Carbon filters can deliver anywhere from half a gallon per minute to 2.2 gallons per minute, the same rate as home faucets. Home reverse osmosis filters have water production rates under a gallon per hour, which means that they cannot produce drinking water on demand. Instead additional room has to be allocated to fit a storage tank. This tank will hold several gallons of reverse osmosis filtered water so homeowners will always have a supply of incredibly clean drinking water that is ready to consume. So when it all comes down to it, even the best reverse osmosis water filters will require a little more room than your average water filtration system, but that is a small price to pay when it comes to the higher water quality that homeowners with RO systems enjoy. As far as maintenance goes, you should always change your water filter cartridges annually, regardless of the type of filtration system that you need. This means that RO filters require the same basic yearly maintenance as other home filtration systems, which is already incredibly simple when you use our Everpure filtration systems. A Look at the ROM IV Now that we've gone over all of the basics of RO filtrations, it's time to take a look at the ROM IV and what makes it our best reverse osmosis water filter for homeowners. These water filters use three stages of filtration to provide homeowners with incredibly clean and crisp drinking water. This includes a prefilter cartridge for removing sediment and chlorine, a reverse osmosis membrane filter cartridge, and a carbon post filter cartridge for removing volatile organic compounds that might make it through the RO membrane. The final stage of filtration occurs between the storage tank and the faucet, which means that even water that has been sitting in storage will be freshly filtered before consumption. The ROM IV can filter 14 gallons of water per day. For most households, this is more than enough water to get through several days. The ROM IV has a 4.5 gallon storage tank that will keep water ready for use and will start to refill once you've used some water. The tank can totally refill from being drained in less than 8 hours, so even if you use all of the water in storage during the day, the tank will be full again by morning. In addition to producing more than enough water for the average household, the ROM IV is also designed to minimize the production of wastewater. The RO process removes freshwater from water with dissolved solids, but it has to leave some water on the input side to carry those dissolved solids away. The ROM IV system is designed to produce an extremely small amount of waste water which is drained from the cartridge and into your sink's drain pipe. By minimizing this waste, the ROM IV is one of the best reverse osmosis water filters when it comes to efficiency and turning as much water into fresh drinking water as possible. In order to dispense its water, the ROM IV requires the installation of a dedicated filtered water faucet. Small air gap faucets are great for this purpose and are available in a wide range of styles. You will find several options here on our website to choose from. If you cannot find one that will match your kitchen, then they are easy to find from stores that sell kitchen hardware. As far as yearly upkeep, the ROM IV is incredibly easy to maintain. The pre and post filter cartridges need to be changed annually and are sold in a convenient two pack. The process of changing the filter cartridges is quick and easy. All you need to do is flip a shut off valve on the filter head and then unscrew and replace the filter cartridges. The actual reverse osmosis membrane cartridge has a longer lifespan and only needs to be replaced once every two years. If you are interested in adding the best reverse osmosis water filter to your home, then our ROM IV is truly the perfect option. These filters are the latest from the Everpure ROM line and we are excited to offer our customers the amazing drinking water quality that comes with using one of these filters. If you have any questions about the ROM IV or any of the other home Everpure filters on our site, feel free to reach out to a member of our team. Our filtration experts are always happy to help our customers get the amazing water quality they deserve.

Our Everpure water filtration systems offer incredible water quality while operating out of sight and out of mind. All of our filtration systems are designed to be mounted underneath a kitchen sink and to provide freshly filtered water on demand. By using easily replaceable filter cartridges, these filtration systems are extremely simple to use and maintain. In addition to offering amazing water quality in home kitchens, we also carry Everpure filtration systems that are designed to be a perfect fit for smaller spaces like the H54 and EF1500 systems. All of our Everpure filtration systems are designed to be easy to install and operate. These filtration systems can be added to any kitchen sink using only a few basic hand tools, making them a great option for homeowners without plumbing experience. All you need is about a foot and a half of space on the inner wall of the cabinet beneath your sink to install one of our compact Everpure filters. H54 The Everpure H54 is a great option for smaller spaces. While your average Everpure system measures 20 inches in height, the H54 system is only 15 inches high. This makes it the most compact Everpure home filtration system that we offer. Despite being 25% smaller than other popular Everpure filtration systems like the H300, they still have a high water filtration capacity. Each H54 cartridge can filter approximately 750 gallons of water before a replacement cartridge will be needed. The key to the efficiency of these filter cartridges is their internal design. Each cartridge contains Everpure's proprietary Micro-Pure filtration media. This carbon based filter media has an extremely high surface area and is capable of removing particulate matter as small as 0.5 microns in size from your drinking water. The media is laid out along a pleated filter membrane to provide a high internal surface area to promote both filtration and excellent water flow. In order to dispense filtered water, the H54 will require a dedicated water dispenser, typically in the form of a small air gap faucet. These faucets are available in a wide range of styles, so it is easy to find one that will be a good match for your kitchen. EF1500 While the H54 is a great option for small kitchens, it does require the installation of a dedicated water dispenser. Due to space restrictions, many small kitchens will not have room for additional fixtures without sacrificing valuable counter space. Instead of dispensing water through a second faucet, the EF1500 is designed to dispense filtered water using the cold water side of your existing faucet. While most Everpure filtration systems are designed to divert a portion of water from a sink's cold water line, full flow systems like the EF1500 completely divert all water from the cold water side of your faucet. In order to filter all of your cold water without sacrificing the flow rate of your sink, the cartridges on full flow systems are designed a little differently. Each cartridge provides a flow rate of 2.2 gallons per minute, the same as the average home faucet. This is a significant improvement over the 0.5 gallons per minute flow rate from other systems like the H54. In addition to offer this improved flow rate, these filtration systems are also designed to filter 1500 gallons per cartridge. This is partially thanks to the internal design of these cartridges, which have a porous carbon block design that helps to pack as much filtration media as possible into the compact cartridge. For both of these filtration systems, maintenance is a simple process. Typically the capacity on these cartridges make them large enough to provide clean water on demand for an entire year. Regardless of the amount of water filtered, it is recommended to change your cartridge at least once per year to maintain a healthy filtration system. If you notice a decreased flow rate before a year has passed, this is a sign that it might be time to change your cartridge. Luckily the cartridge replacement process is as simple as changing a lightbulb and should only take a few minutes. Once this is done you will be able to enjoy up to a year of having freshly filtered water whenever you need it. No need to constantly refill pitchers or constantly replace filter cartridges. All you have to do is grab a glass, fill it, and enjoy the clean, crisp taste of having freshly filtered water constantly available. If you need a great filtration system that will fit almost any space, then the H54 or EF1500 might be the perfect solution for your home. Our team of filtration experts is always happy to help our customers find the perfect filtration solutions for their homes, so feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Here at efilters, we are happy to offer an extensive selection of home drinking water filtration systems. Of all of the high quality Everpure systems that we keep in stock, the Everpure H300 has remained one of the most popular home water filtration options that we offer. There are several reasons why these filters are so popular and today we will be looking at just a few reasons why these water filters are such a great option. Water Quality One of the most common reasons to add a water filtration system to your home is to make up for poor water quality. There are a wide range of different types of drinking water issues ranging from foul tastes and odors to cloudiness. Some homeowners may also be interested in home water filtration due to aging infrastructure in their area that can leach lead and other heavy metals into your water. The H300 is designed to deal with all of these issues. Each cartridge is packed with Everpure's proprietary Micropure filtration media that helps to reduce or remove a wide range of waterborne contaminants from your water. All of our Everpure products are certified by the NSF to reduce the presence of harmful contaminants like lead from drinking water. Despite their powerful filtration abilities, these filters are not designed to remove the essential minerals that you need from your water. Ease of Use On top of being extremely effective, the H300 drinking water filtration system is also extremely easy to use. They mount underneath your kitchen sink, use your home's cold water line, and filter water on demand. No need for daily refills or other common tasks used by cheap filters. All you have to do is install the system using a few basic hand tools(no plumbing experience needed), hook up a filtered water dispenser, and install your Everpure filter cartridge. Once your new system is installed, getting filtered water is as easy as using the faucet. Because the water is dispensed using a small dedicated faucet, you can continue to use your kitchen sink like you always have without having to worry about wasting any filtered water. The flow rate from these systems is powerful enough to fill a glass or pitcher quickly so you never have to wait for the water you need. Maintenance Like any filtration system, the H300 will require some maintenance. Each cartridge is designed to filter up to 300 gallons of water. After this point, you may begin to notice that the flow rate from the system has started to slow. When this happens or a year has passed since your last cartridge replacement, you will need to take some time to install a new cartridge. Luckily the maintenance process is a quick and simple one. Each Everpure filter head has a water shut off valve on the filter head that can be flipped to end the flow of water through the system. After flipping this switch, all you have to do is unscrew the old cartridge and screw in a new one before reopening the shut off valve. The entire process is about as complicated as changing a light bulb and should only have to be performed once per year. Upgrading Another huge advantage of the H300 is that it makes the perfect starter option in terms of Everpure systems. Because the cartridge can handle 300 gallons, it tends to be ideal for most families. After a year has passed, you just replace the cartridge and keep enjoying the convenience of having freshly filtered water available whenever you need it. If you notice that you have to change the cartridge before a year has passed, you can also consider upgrading to a large filter cartridge. Almost all Everpure systems use a standard filter head. This makes the process of changing from one cartridge to another a simple one. If you are using more than one H300 filter cartridge per year and want to cut down on filter changes, our team will be happy to help you find another cartridge that will fit your filtration system and offer the superior lifespan that you need so you can keep your maintenance requirements as minimal as possible.   If you have been debating installing a dedicated water filtration system in your kitchen, then the H300 might be the perfect filtration solution for your home. We really cannot recommend these filters enough and they are definitely one of the best ways to have crisp and clean filtered water always available in your home. If you have any questions about these filters or any of the other systems we carry, feel free to reach out to one of our filtration specialists. We are always happy to help our customers get the clean drinking water that they need.

Many homeowners and business owners probably only think about the value of a good water purifier from the stance that it improves the look, smell and taste of the water. While this is true, it is far from the only reason to take water filtration and purification seriously. It is the case that a good water purifier will improve these qualities in your water, and thus the experience of drinking tap water will improve as well. However, a quality water purification system will provide additional benefits that reach far beyond this, and can even impact your health as well as your family’s, the longevity of your fixtures, and even your cooking! Why A Good Water Purifier Is Important The top reasons that people cite for wanting to invest in a quality water purification system hinge on enhancing the traits of the water that are easily tangible. As a quick example, groundwater often exhibits the presence of hydrogen sulfide that can naturally occur from sulfate reducing bacteria or from decomposing organic material. Many people find these smell repellent, and a water purification system can help remove these impurities, enhancing the smell of your water. That is only one snapshot. The flavor and appearance of water will also vary with the source and location, and can be improved by leaps and bounds by a quality water purification system. But water filter systems often provide much more value. In addition to the fact that a water filtration system will remove the impurities that lead to poor taste or smell, or those that cause cloudiness or off colors, they are also better for your health. There are many organic and chemical impurities that might be present in both well and city water that can be hazardous to your health. A quality filtration system can remove these harmful contaminants, many of which will be detailed below. A good water purifier is also helpful to the environment, because the use of one can encourage homeowners to cut back on their use of disposable plastics like water bottles which will inevitably make their way to waterways and landfills. The more clean water you enjoy from the tap, the fewer pollution makes it way back into those water sources that we ultimately use anyway. With these points being made, it’s helpful to be able to more closely identify the types of contaminants that you would want a water purification system system to remove. This list is by no means comprehensive but it should give you a good place to start. Here are some of the common issues with drinking water that can be rectified with the use of a high quality water purification system. Common Issues with Drinking Water The issues that can arise in drinking water are multivariate, but many of the common ones will be addressed below. Luckily, a quality water purifier will help remove many if not all of them. Microbial contamination Microbial contamination is probably the most significant concern with most drinking water, though it is far from the only one. Some microbes are widespread and common in drinking water and must be removed before the water can be safely used for drinking, cooking or other domestic uses. For example, Cryptosporidium and Giardia lamblia are often found in natural water sources, even those that appear clear and clean. Giardia in particular is often implicated in infections that result from drinking contaminated water, causing stomach cramps, dehydration, general malaise and even flu-like symptoms. This is the parasite responsible for the ailment referred to as “Beaver Fever” due to the prevalence of the parasite in beaver ponds. Fortunately, a good water filtration system will remove these microbes. Other pesky microbes include iron bacteria, which can cause the appearance of an oily film on the surface of the water or even the presence of orange staining. They also can cause the water to take on a musty odor. Although these bacteria themselves are not known to cause diseases in humans, they may encourage the growth of other bacteria that do. Fortunately, a good water filtration system will remove these and other microorganisms from the water, making it much safer for domestic consumption. Off color, smell or taste As has been mentioned, water is sometimes subject to off colors, smells or tastes that can be caused by a variety of factors that cannot be neatly or succinctly described. As an example, the general term for water cloudiness or lack of clarity is turbidity. This is generally caused by suspended particles, most of which will be removed by a good water purifier, restoring its clarity, smell and taste. Another potential problem with the taste of drinking water is when it takes on a slightly salty savor, which can be caused by the presence of chlorides. Chlorides are often present in water that has dissolved the mineral from bedrock or underground strata, and it can cause an unpleasant salty taste and be destructive to metal fixtures. Unfortunately, chlorides are difficult to remove, but some reverse osmosis systems may be able to tackle them. Chlorine is another contaminant that can cause an off-flavor in water that is not considered pleasant. On that note, chlorine in high doses is damaging in other ways, but the problem here is that it’s addition to water in the first place is intended to kill bacteria that would cause human illness. Also, as chlorine kills bacteria and other microbes, it breaks down into compounds known as chloramines, which are known by their distinctive odor. Chloramines are also sometimes intentionally added to water to prevent the regrowth of bacteria. The signature smell of “pool chlorine” is in fact due to the presence of chloramines and not chlorine itself. Like chlorine, chloramines can cause unpleasant odors, flavors and cloudiness, but can be removed from the water. That makes chlorine, in some instances, a necessary evil, but one that can still be removed prior to drinking. A quality water purifier will remove chlorine from the water, reducing these unpleasant flavors. The mention of these compounds that cause these issues would be a good time to segue into chemical contaminants, of which there are many forms and which can be harmful in a number of ways. Chemical contaminants Many chemical contaminants occur naturally in water, while some are added. Either way, many of them can cause a variety of adverse effects and some are explicitly harmful to health. Lead: Despite the fact that lead is a naturally occurring element, it is a potent neurotoxin that is highly hazardous to human health. Adding to the potential danger is the fact that lead solder is sometimes used to join pipes. Lead, which readily dissolves in water, is colorless and cannot be tasted or smelled. Nonetheless, it must be removed for water to be consumed safely. Removing lead is critical, and a quality water purifier will help with this! Iron and manganese: Iron and manganese are often present in many water sources. The issue with iron is that the water that contains it is initially clear and it is very difficult to detect. However, over time, this water produces reddish stains as the iron oxidizes and leaves behind rust. Manganese, like iron, is also readily dissolved in water and the water itself that bears it will likely appear clear. Manganese is capable of leaving behind dark stains and in high concentrations will often impart an unpleasant taste to the water. A quality water filter will remove both of these! Other dissolved minerals and sediments that can cause cloudiness: A quality water purifier may also be able to remove other mineral contaminants from your water, which can provide two specific benefits. It may be able to help prevent a buildup of that mineral on your fixtures, which can preserve their lifespan. Some reverse osmosis systems can remove dissolved calcium and other minerals and salts that cause hard water scale accumulation that is both unsightly and damaging to your fixtures. In addition, as many of our purifiers can remove particles down to the 1/50,000th of an inch, they’re excellent for removing sediments that will make your water cloudy. Volatile organic compounds Finally, there are a number of volatile organic compounds of which you should be aware that can be hazardous to health and adversely affect the quality of your drinking water. Volatile organic compounds, also known as VOCs, comprise a broad class of compounds, many of which are man-made, that are hazardous to health and difficult to detect. Many of them are colorless, odorless and tasteless. For example, a common form of VOC that may be present in water is known as a trihalomethane, or a THM. Trihalomethanes are formed when chlorine, which is intentionally added to the water, interacts with organic compounds in the water that contain carbon, hydrogen and halogens. These compounds are considered a carcinogen and their removal from water prior to use is imperative. These are only one class of VOCs that may be present in drinking water, but many of them are linked to health concerns and it is advisable to take measures to remove them. Luckily, that is another benefit of a quality water purifier - look for guarantees that it can remove classes of VOCs from the water. How to Choose a Good Water Purifier by Features Armed with this information, you can proceed with choosing a good water purification system, and despite the fact that they operate via different methods, you can look for some of the following traits to make a wise choice. Certifications A good water purifier will come with a range of certifications that guarantee its efficacy. Consider, for example, our Everpure H300 Drinking Water System, which is our best selling system. This system has been tested by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) and is certified to remove chlorine, lead, parasitic cysts, a range of volatile organic compounds, dirt and cloudiness, oxidized iron, manganese and sulfides and other particulate matter matter down to 1/50,000th of an inch. That’s a certification you can trust to work hard to keep your water safe. The ability to remove the contaminants listed in the previous section While the certifications of a given filtration system will vary according to the system in question, you can learn more about each of them on our product pages and in our specification sheets. Naturally, if you have any specific questions on our systems, you can always get in touch with us at info@efilters.net. High flow rate and capacity Something else you want to consider is your actual usage of water. All filtration systems will provide differing flow rates, some of which will slow down as the cartridge (if the system takes one) ages. This won’t affect the quality of the water output, though. For example, the Everpure H-300 mentioned above is capable of filtering a half a gallon of water per minute and up to 300 gallons, or the equivalent of over 2,000 16.9 ounce bottles. Other systems provide different flow rates and capacities. A quality guarantee! Finally, look for a quality guarantee that shows the producer stands behind their products. We here at efilters guarantee that our filtration systems will perform as advertised and will meet your expectations - if you have any issues at all, we encourage you to get in touch with us. Email us at info@efilters.net or contact us via our Live Chat and we will do whatever we can to assist. You can also learn more about our warranty at the previous link. Contact Us to Learn More About Quality Choosing the best water purifier to ensure the highest water quality for your home will require you to solve as many potential issues at once with the water filter system and might require you to choose a reverse osmosis (RO) system, over, for example, a system that uses a pleated system inside of a cartridge. Deciding which system is best for you may take a little bit of investigation, but we are always here to help. Contact us at info@efilters.net, let us know about your unique needs, situation and water usage and we’ll make the recommendation we believe will suit you best!