Here is my water filter in action. This is just the ceramic filter I scrubbed clean. You can see what I'm NOT drinking everyday. NYC water is considered one of the cleanest in the country but that doesn't mean it doesn't have it's share of contaminants from old pipes and whatever chemical additives they put in municipal water such as chlorine and fluoride.
I installed a 3 tiered water filter in my kitchen sink a few months back. I have a ceramic filter for cysts, bacteria and small particles down to .05 - .09 microns, a fluoride filter and an Activated Carbon filter to remove chlorine, VOCs, Heavy Metals and Pesticides. The Ceramic will last 3-5 years cleaned once a month. While the other two need to be replaced yearly. My water tastes cleaner and fresher and I don't have to let it air out before I water my plants. I bought my filter through this site. He was reliable and quick and I got my system packaged nicely. I just had to do some simple plumbing and I was all set to go. I recommend plumber sealant over the tape to prevent dripping. Also you can buy a shower filter attachment so you're not showering in chlorine water which is also evaporating and getting into your lungs from the hot water. Isn't that lovely!? I will showcase that on another post.
Whew! That was a lot of filthy contaminants alright. But on a more serious note, that’s true. Tap water isn’t exactly clean, even if it’s filtered by the city. Apart from the source of water (which may or may not be polluted), you have to take into account the state of the pipes it passes through (are they clean or rusting already?) So it’s actually a necessity to have a water filter in most cases.
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