| Are you frustrated with the quality of your drinking | | | | purposes and other kitchen uses (i.e. cleaning dishes) |
| water? If you're like me, then answer would be a | | | | allows for easier use and a better overall appearance. |
| resounding yes. Fortunately, a few years ago, I | | | | For instance, while cooking, I find turning on my |
| began experimenting with water filtration systems, | | | | separate filtered faucet easier rather than turning on |
| bottled water, and even distilled water. What I found | | | | the main faucet and struggling to switch the lever to |
| most effective and convenient was my countertop | | | | obtain filtered water. These separate faucets are |
| water filtration system. | | | | often taller than the traditional kitchen faucet, |
| Countertop water filtration systems are the most | | | | allowing for easy access when trying to fill large pots |
| convenient, economical method for obtaining quality | | | | or bowls with water. It might seem like a minor detail, |
| good tasting drinking water. Unlike bottled water | | | | but this can be a major inconvenience in everyday |
| which does not face as much scrutiny, home water | | | | use. |
| filtration systems are heavily regulated in the United | | | | Separate faucet systems also tend to have easier to |
| States, as well as many other countries abroad. | | | | replace cartridges than their "attached" counterparts. |
| Distilled water, while an effective method for | | | | Replacing an "attached" water filter usually involves a |
| removing contaminants in our water, also removes | | | | relative amount of strength (to unscrew the system |
| many nutrients in water such as calcium that is | | | | off of your primary faucet) and some tools. The |
| needed by the human body. Countertop purification | | | | separated faucet system, however, performs its |
| systems combine quality with price, since they tend | | | | filtration task under the counter, meaning that |
| to be less expensive than stand alone pitcher | | | | filtration replacement is performed quite simply by |
| systems. | | | | opening a box without much manual labor. Installation |
| Many countertop water filtration systems come with | | | | of these under counter systems, however, can be a |
| their own faucet fixture (with the actual filtration | | | | bit more tricky, but not impossible. |
| process taking place under the sink); however, there | | | | Whatever countertop filtration system you use, it's |
| are those that attach directly to your existing faucet | | | | important to keep it regularly maintained by replacing |
| and require the user to flip a lever to obtain filtered | | | | its filter every 3-6 months. This seemingly minor detail |
| water. From my experience, I would highly | | | | is crucial to the performance of your water filtration |
| recommend using a separate faucet for your filtration | | | | system and can lead to overall better health, including |
| purposes. Having separate spouts for drinking | | | | improved skin tone. |