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Kathryn Putt

11-19-2022 08:51 AM

The water is just hard here. I couldn't taste or smell any difference but many people can. We had the Nova system installed; it was designed by a resident of TV.

waterflower

11-19-2022 09:38 AM

Have your water tested first.Not the cheap ones from home depot. This will determine the contamination in your water. Then you can determine the filters needed. Reverse osmosis/distilled will be a good start for drinking. Remember to add minerals back in. Remember corporations protect corporations. Do your own research. Your skin is a sponge/organ, it will absorb all containments from your water in the shower.

Joe C.

11-19-2022 09:49 AM

I have a Nuovo citrus filter, along with a paper and a charcoal filter. I change the paper and charcoal filter every six months and it costs about $15 and takes me about 5 minutes. The citrus filter gets changed once a year and costs me $100. And that takes no more than 5 minutes.
The result is .... no lime scale or mineral rings. No chlorine taste.
The system is inexpensive, no maintenance, requires no electricity, and no salt.
I am satisfied with this system.

maistocars

11-19-2022 09:59 AM

We don't have a filtration. We use the fridge water filter and the water tastes great (we do drink a lot of water). My suggestion is try the water thru the fridge first and if you don't like it maybe you can try a neighbor who has the filtration system to compare.

retiredguy123

11-19-2022 10:10 AM

So, if you drink eight, 8 ounce glasses of water every day, that is about 15 gallons per month. Last month I used about 1,200 gallons of potable water. Why would I want to filter 1,200 gallons, if I am only going to drink 15 gallons?

YeOldeCurmudgeon

11-19-2022 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisanp@aol.com (Post 2158744)

Why don’t you move in and see what YOU think of the water. I drink from the filtered fridge spout and think it’s just fine.

You might think so, but how do you know for sure? Have you ever had your water tested? Just because you aren't getting sick doesn't necessarily mean the water doesn't have components that can have long-term consequences. Cancer doesn't develop overnight, generally; it takes years of exposure to carcinogenic chemicals.

kennethshifrin

11-19-2022 10:18 AM

I am another satisfied Nova customer. Water softener, whole house filters and reverse osmosis dispenser at the kitchen sink. Best tasting water I've ever had. Great service too. Here's a photo of the three filters after eight months. New ones are white. Highly recommend this system. https://i.postimg.cc/fykHRw8j/IMG-2416.jpg

metoo21

11-19-2022 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackbird45 (Post 2158756)

I don't know much about water systems except they do work. I would replace the water filter on my refrigerator twice a year and if I procrastinated the flow of the water would slow down to a trickle. I had a water filter installed in my garage and haven't change the filter in the frig in over two years. novice

You really should remove the refrigerator filter. It will grow bacteria over time and yes, it will leach out into your drinking water from the refrigerator because it will grow through the filter's filtration material. Some water dispensers in refrigerators will work without the filter and some require a bypass plug to be installed.

metoo21

11-19-2022 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by aldeana (Post 2158841)

The water is safe to drink, but it's very hard water. The person in your home doing daily cleaning around the faucets, etc will notice a residue or scale wherever water puddles, a ring around the toilet bowl no matter how clean, etc. which is hard to remove. Periodically, I use a de-scaler. I am considering a water conditioner, but it's hard to decide just what to get. Lots of confusing and contradicting info. If you don't mind the slimy feeling when rinsing off in the shower, then a water softener might do.

Well, you need the filter if you are getting a softener. The resin bed used in ANY softener will become damaged and less efficient with all of the sediment found in our water. Chlorine also damages the resin bed.

mlmarr

11-19-2022 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael 61 (Post 2158644)

Hi —
Down to just a little two more weeks to closing and moving to TV! I understand water isn’t so good in Florida, and that many have some sort of filtration system. This is something I know nothing about. What is it? Where is it situated? What type of maintenance/upkeep would be required of me? This is something I would like to get the ball rolling with now - any referrals? Anything else I should know about the drinking water in TV? Thanks as usual for your helpful replies and suggestions. 😀

wait till you get here and test for yourself before your sold a bill of goods, we live in the North East side of the villages and the water is fine .. tastes normal and i have been in Fl 30 yrs .. living on the gulf coast now the Villages... decide for your own self

jimkerr

11-19-2022 11:08 AM

You define need a softener and filter system. People that tell you otherwise are likely smokers who can’t taste or smell. The water here is not good and it smells due to the sulfer content. Nova is an excellent company and they charge a fair price. This is why you are so many recommendations for them.

Go with Nova. You will be happy you did.

Carlsondm

11-19-2022 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2158647)

Lots of threads on this topic.

Lots have Nova..............I don't.

I (and others) use Pelican.
A bit more pricey than Nova, but you know what they say........getting what you pay for.

Lots of people have no filtration.

We found The Nova Water system adequate for our needs.

Your water meets health standards when you receive it. It is safe. Taste and solids removal were our concerns. It went from yuck to pretty darn good (PDG).

Carlsondm

11-19-2022 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2158920)

Because you wash your hair, dishes, and clothes in it.

jrref

11-19-2022 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2158920)

Because you are cooking, bathing, and washing cloths with that water and appliances like the water heater, etc, won't have that sediment buildup that shortens their life span significantly.

Thmixon

11-19-2022 11:38 AM

I suggest you wait. We are very satisfied with the filter water from the fridge.

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