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Everyone needs water in order to survive, but it must be clean. When we want a drink of water, we typically get a glass and take water right from the kitchen faucet. However, even city water is likely to contain impurities. These impurities are so small we cannot see them and they’re so slight that we cannot taste them. Nevertheless, they are present. One way to rid ourselves of these impurities in our water is by installing a countertop water filter.

A countertop water filter is often the most convenient and trouble free. Unlike filtering pitchers, the countertop water filter has instant access to pure water 24/7. There is no waiting for water to pass through the filter since the filtered water is ready to be dispensed. Installation usually takes minutes and no special tools are needed. Simply remove the aerator and screw the attachment in its place. The filtering unit usually rests next to the sink, out of the way.

A countertop water filter sends unfiltered water through a series of filters and then back to the faucet. The extended time in contact with the filtering chemicals results in greater effectiveness in cleaning the water.

The filtered water is not as pure as distilled, nor do most people want it to be. Calcium, potassium and magnesium add taste to water and are desired components. These pass through the filter. But chlorine, lead, and organic chemicals are filtered out, along with algae by-products, and other chemicals that cause bad taste or odor.

Some countertop water filters require that you change the filters every so often. This is because the filters, after removing so many impurities, can become clogged. When that happens, the filters aren’t working as well. The result is impure water, which defeats the purpose of having a countertop water filter. So check the filter’s documentation to see when to change the filters. Some models come with an extra change of filters but others require one to buy them so check to make sure an extra set is always on hand.

Countertop water filters have several advantages. In spite of the cost of replacement filter(s), the overall savings over bottled water is significant. Also, the convenience is a great selling point. Flip a lever and fresh filtered water for cooking or drinking pours from the faucet. Flip it back, and unfiltered water is available for washing.

Berkey Water Filters are the best line of countertop water filters we are aware of. In addition, they have the advantage of looking high class rather than an add-on to your faucet. Check out the Royal Berkey or another model. One amazing feature is that each set of filters they ship with can be re-cleaned to purify up to 6,000 gallons of drinking water.

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