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Cost Per Gallon:
$0.18 to $0.25
Cost Per Gallon:
$0.80 to $5.00
Cost Per Gallon:
$0.006 to $0.010
Cost Per Gallon:
$0.12 to $0.23
Cost Per Gallon:
$0.002
  • Expensive
  • Yearly filter/membrane replacement and maintenance costs from $90 to $180.
  • Aggressive, low ph water.
  • Limited amount of water available.
  • Wastes significant amounts of water.
  • Not good for plants or pets.
  • Expensive
  • Generally good tasting water.
  • Quality may be no better than tap water.
  • Plastic bottles should not be re-used.
  • Bottles may leach PCB's into the water.
  • Plastic bottles create environmental issues.
  • Expensive
    ($30 - $75 monthly)
  • Not generally used for drinking.
  • Leaves a slick feeling on skin after shower and bath.
  • May require bi-weekly replacement and/or multiple exchange tanks.
  • For drinking water, requires use of reverse osmosis or bottled water.
  • Deliveries may require driver access to garages.
  • Good water for dishwashing.
  • Not good for plants or pets.
  • Expensive
  • Not generally used for drinking.
  • Leaves a slick feeling on skin after shower and bath.
  • Requires frequent replacement of salt (sodium or potassium chloride)
  • For drinking water, requires use of reverse osmosis or bottled water.
  • Good water for dishwashing.
  • Not good for plants or pets.
  • Banned in many communities due to salt brine backwash.

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  • Inexpensive
  • Provides delicious, clean, odor-free water from every faucet in a home.
  • Excellent for drinking, washing, clothes, etc.
  • Effective service life varies from 16-25 years.
  • Various sizes available
  • NO regular Maintenance or filter changes.
  • Does NOT use salt, potassium, chemicals or magnets.
  • Installations NOT restricted by any legislation

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