Adriano Valerio
You drink it, cook with it, and bathe in it, but how much do you really know about your home's water quality? Beyond chlorine and minerals, modern water supplies increasingly contain tiny contaminants called microplastics. Discover how the best whole house water filter can protect your family by ensuring cleaner, healthier water throughout your home.
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles smaller than 5 millimeters, often invisible to the naked eye. Sources include plastic packaging, synthetic clothing fibers, and industrial waste. Research highlighted by The New York Times' Wirecutter suggests the average American ingests thousands of microplastic particles each year, primarily through drinking water.
In addition to microplastics, your home's tap water may include:
- Chlorine and Chloramines: Used to disinfect water but can cause taste, odor, and skin irritation.
- Sediments: Rust, sand, and soil particles entering through old pipes and infrastructure.
- Heavy Metals: Such as lead and copper, which can leach from aging plumbing.
- Agricultural Runoff: Including pesticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals that infiltrate local water supplies.
Microplastics raise concerns about their potential health effects. Although research is ongoing, initial findings indicate they may contribute to:
- Increased inflammation and immune response
- Potential disruption of endocrine and digestive systems
- Long-term accumulation in human tissues
LifeSource offers one of the best whole house water filtration systems designed to significantly reduce contaminants without the need for salt or chemicals:
Granular Activated Carbon (GAC): Reduces chlorine, pesticides, organic contaminants, and helps capture microplastics.
Template Assisted Crystallization (TAC): Neutralizes hard minerals, preventing scale buildup and preserving your plumbing and appliances.
Pairing a whole house system with a Reverse Osmosis (RO) unit at the kitchen sink provides added protection, capturing even the smallest particles and microplastics for optimal water purity.
Concerned about contaminants in your home's water? LifeSource helps you ensure your water is clean, safe, and healthy with the best whole house water filter.