Drinking water do you use a water filter? (install, kitchen)

[Austin97]

Originally Posted by sunshine088

I am not used to the tap water here, it really has a different taste to it. Do people here use filters? I have lived in Seattle, Portland and Philadelphia and I didn't mind the water there. However, here I have a hard time drinking it. Any recommendations, I am trying to avoid buying bottled water because I drink a lot of water and that adds up fast.

We use a filter in our refrigerator. The water here tastes a little swampy compared to what Im used to. I have used a faucet based PUR water filter and they work great too

[G Grasshopper]

I just read that we can recycle Brita water filters by taking them to Whole Foods! They get turned into Preserve toothbrushes, razors and kitchen wares by the Recycline company. This is a new program, but I think it is up and running.

[woodinvilleguy]

I installed an undersink water filter from sears. It was only $50 and does a great job.

[FreedomRock]

$50 ain't too bad. Is this sears filter high quality? How about longevity?

[woodinvilleguy]

It seems fine. It was the highest rated by consumer reports.

[lone sailor]

Here is the link for the city of Austin's water department.

Water Treatment

At these plants, raw water undergoes complete treatment including coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection. Water quality is closely monitored in all phases of production and treatment.

[readymade]

What kind of filter was it? The one from Sears. I bought a PUR water filter, but it won't fit on my faucet, and I can't find an attachment-thing that fits it & my faucet ANYwhere (went to Lowes, Home Depot).

I've been reading more and more about how bad it is to drink out of plastic bottles. That chemicals leak into the water and raise our estrogen levels (causing menstrual issues, infertility, etc...). So, I'm trying to find an inexpensive alternative.

[FreedomRock]

Originally Posted by readymade

What kind of filter was it? The one from Sears. I bought a PUR water filter, but it won't fit on my faucet, and I can't find an attachment-thing that fits it & my faucet ANYwhere (went to Lowes, Home Depot).

I've been reading more and more about how bad it is to drink out of plastic bottles. That chemicals leak into the water and raise our estrogen levels (causing menstrual issues, infertility, etc...). So, I'm trying to find an inexpensive alternative.

Yea, Bispephenol-A leeching is the big culprit in the bottle water. I do know that companies have taken steps to change the type of plastic being used to prevent this leeching phenom, but it's till too dangerous for me to dabble in.

[cleanwaterlady]

Get a whole house carbon filter installed on your main water line. It will remove chlorine, chloramines, tastes, odors, pesticides, organic materials, and a bunch of other stuff that makes the water taste nasty. In addition or in lieu of a whole house carbon filter, install a reverse osmosis system under the sink for 98% pure drinking water....ahhhhhhh! It's so clean, crisp, clear and refreshing. No more bottled water cost, waste or inconvenience of going to the store for cases of it.

[Driftwood1]

Right on CL Lady. We have well water with a drip Chlorinator into a tank, then a huge carbon filter, then a water softener and still 2 R.O systems for sinks. Our water is as good if not better then bottled.
Cheers