Originally Posted by Blackbird45 (Post 2141084)

I'm not pushing any type of filtration system. I purchased a top-of-the-line unit which sits in my garage. It does make a difference and I realized it right away. I would change the filter in my refrigerator ever so many months, not only would the frig remind me with an alert, but the flow would slow to a trickle. I still have refrigerator filters in my closet, but when the alert sounds, I just reset it. Also, I notice right away I no longer had lime build up. I've had the system for about three years.

Originally Posted by rexhays (Post 2140805)

I am purchasing a new home and am researching best water treatment options. I have been recommended three options: water softener, reverse osmosis & filtration system. Looking for best system based on cost, effectiveness and maintenance. Thank you for any input!

Originally Posted by Blackbird45 (Post 2141084)

I'm not pushing any type of filtration system. I purchased a top-of-the-line unit which sits in my garage. It does make a difference and I realized it right away. I would change the filter in my refrigerator ever so many months, not only would the frig remind me with an alert, but the flow would slow to a trickle. I still have refrigerator filters in my closet, but when the alert sounds, I just reset it. Also, I notice right away I no longer had lime build up. I've had the system for about three years.

Originally Posted by yankygrl (Post 2141200)

I am on my 3rd home in TV, #1 in buttonwood and #2 in lake deaton, put in colligan system because of hard water and lime deposits. Used salt no problems. #3 house also in buttonwood I have done nothing YET but need to as lime deposit and hard water are really bad. Friend suggested EC Water. Will call them after the storm has passed.

Originally Posted by EdFNJ (Post 2140940)

Sorry, I don't understand. Filtered potable water is used for everything from washing clothes to bathing, to drinking from the tap and out of the refrigerator ice and water dispenser and even washing the car. Every time you flush the water or use it for anything in your home it is moved through the filter. I don't think it stagnates enough to cause bacterial growth and if that were the case there would be major worldwide complaints about filters in general. All those fridge filters are used less frequently and they don't seem to have a problem (we don't use one in our fridge because we have this filter). That aside, water sits in the hot street pipes just as long that are likely coated with "gunk" on the inside and who knows what else. Plus the water is highly chlorinated both in the pipes and the filter until it exits which probably kills bacteria (think swimming pool). We've had a whole house filter over the last probably 40 years with never a problem.

Truth is, I would have NEVER bothered to get one here but my wife said the chlorine which was VERY STRONG and obvious in our home shower & tap water when we moved in here was damaging her hair so I couldn't refuse. :) I did agree, it smelled like a swimming pool. That may be local to our specific area but it was very noticible.

Originally Posted by Kathryn Putt (Post 2141095)

Very pleased with Nova. And it was designed by a Village resident.

Originally Posted by Carlsondm (Post 2141179)

I am interested in your notifications about drinking water quality. Are Federal drinking water standards not being met here? Most treatment is for aesthetic reasons.

We didn’t like the taste, sporadic chlorine smell, and sediment so we installed a whole house Nova filter (~$600) and have a Pur Plus filter for drinking water, although it isn’t needed. We will upgrade as needed.

Originally Posted by PugMom (Post 2141313)

i recommend Pegasus whole home filtration. located in wildwood, they move pretty fast getting the unit in. drop by their office to see all types of H20 treatments. good luck!

Originally Posted by rexhays (Post 2140805)

I am purchasing a new home and am researching best water treatment options. I have been recommended three options: water softener, reverse osmosis & filtration system. Looking for best system based on cost, effectiveness and maintenance. Thank you for any input!