Whole house water filtration-any advice?

[mmblz]

Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

This system works for my water but it it may not work for anyone else.

THat's what I took from our research so far.
Many different types of filters to address many different problems.
Best if he starts by talking to a plumber.

[replicant_argent]

Originally Posted by mmblz

THat's what I took from our research so far.
Many different types of filters to address many different problems.
Best if he starts by talking to a plumber.

Many municipalities also offer testing through the Agricultural Extension service, checking into that might be a good solution to have an in depth water analysis done, and help differentiate exactly what treatments he needs, for instance you can have iron in your water, but may depend on if it is soluble or not, or if there are iron bacteria present. (which can be pretty awful). Independent labs may also be available, but the cost may be higher than an extension service.

[hotreds]

I have a cistern that collects rainwater. Water goes into a 10,000 gallon underground holder(cistern) that is divided in two by a cinderbrick wall. The water where the house intake has been filtered thru this wall. The intake is a couple of inches above the floor to avoid settled crap. We have two Omni filters, the first a sediment filter, the second a carbon filter. They get changed every coupla months depending on. The unit is sealed, so the only "bad" thing that gets in it is bird poop and whatever nasty the rain water brings in. I throw in a cup or two of Clorox every once in a while when we expect rain(to mix it well.)

It's gotten so that I can't drink water at most restaurants because of the chlorine taste.

http://www.omni-water-filters.org/WFwholehouse_u25.htm

[markem]

I called a friend who is on a well system. His advice was to call your county and find out who is knowledgeable about what water quality issues are in your area and what techniques are being used. Check around and find any farm supply stores or granges in your area. Don't ask so much about systems, but find out who really knows about the issues with the water and is the one everyone asks filtration questions to. A bit of work, but probably only a few phone calls and maybe a couple of hours talking to people in person on a Saturday.