We drink a majority of our 8-glass requirement every day at home. We also take a shower or dip in the tub at home. These two generally applicable observations is the very reason why water filters for home use is very important.

Drinking water all over the world is sanitized primarily by chlorine. Thought to be a harmless substance, it is used by many countries including the US to clean water for domestic use. Unfortunately chlorine can be harmful to the body, said to cause cancer and premature aging. The technology available today to purify water goes beyond chlorine and making the necessary change to use these new ways of water sanitization is not just a matter of want, but a matter of necessity.

We have more than just chlorine to think about in our water. Progress and development is not without consequences. Rivers, lakes and underground sources of water are being threatened by contamination from agricultural and industrial waste. The ecosystem in natural water sheds are also under threat of being converted to commercial use that makes it prone to pollution. Without interventions, drinkable water will be a thing of the past in a few decades or so.

The quality of your tap water around your locality will be your first consideration to what kind of water filters to install in your house. If you are living in the outskirts of town and in rural places far from industrial plants then a countertop or an under sink filter can serve you well. It is effective in removing chlorine, sediments, odor and undesirable color from the water. These two filter systems are affordable, easy to install and transferrable to the many sinks in the house where you are accessing your water the most.

One of the best water filters for home use is the whole house water filtration system. This water filter connects directly to your main tap water line and directly filters and purifies all the input water at the same time. Some whole house filters are multi-staged making it very effective in removing heavy metals, bacteria and pesticide residues. The water from every water faucet in your house will be able to give you water that is clean enough for bathing, drinking and other domestic use.