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Some people buy bottled water. Others invest in filtered pitchers or faucet filtration systems. Filters provide a second means of cleansing water before consumption, giving people greater peace of mind. But even filters need to be used properly in order to be effective.<\/p>\n

Because filters pull particles and impurities from the water as it flows through them, they can become \u201cfull\u201d. And once a filter becomes full, it is no longer a benefit to your drinking water. It can even become a detriment. That\u2019s why it is so vital to replace filters regularly.<\/p>\n

With so many concerns about our drinking water, it\u2019s important to know the facts. There are resources available to find the quality of drinking water in your area. Additionally, you should learn about all the water treatment devices available in order to give your family the safest and healthiest drinking water possible.<\/p>\n

Learn more about the safety of your drinking water:<\/h3>\n

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The EPA provides a wealth of information on drinking water in the United States \u2013 from drinking water standards and consumer information to a list of contaminants and quality reports for local drinking water.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/water.epa.gov\/drink\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The American Water Works Association (AWWA)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The AWWA is the authoritative resource for knowledge, information, and advocacy for improving the quality and supply of water in North America and beyond. This website includes practical information about water quality.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.drinktap.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

National Sanitation Foundation (NSF)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, NSF provides product certification and safety audits for the food and water industries. This website contains guides to understanding contaminants, consumer confidence reports and water treatment devices.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.nsf.org\/consumer\/water\/index.asp<\/a><\/p>\n

Water Quality Association<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The Water Quality Association (WQA) is a not-for-profit international trade association representing the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry. WQA maintains a close dialogue with other organizations representing different aspects of the water industry in order to best serve consumers, government officials, and industry members.<\/p>\n

WQA is a resource and information source, a voice for the industry, an educator for professionals, a laboratory for product testing, and a communicator to the public.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.wqa.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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The water coming out of your faucet may not be as clean as it should be. NRDC is working toward the day when all Americans can drink and shower in tap water without worry, but if you have immediate concerns about the water in your home, an independently certified water filter can be a good temporary fix for your kitchen faucet. Some filters aim to produce clearer, better-tasting water, while others work to remove contaminants that could affect your health. This guide will help you determine what type of filter might be right for your home.<\/p>

Here\u2019s how to find the right water filter for your home...<\/strong><\/p>

READ MORE<\/a> AT NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-573","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-water-news"],"yoast_head":"\nAlternatives to Tap Water - ONE Water Filtration Simplified<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/onefiltration.com\/site\/alternatives-to-tap-water\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Alternatives to Tap Water - ONE Water Filtration Simplified\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/onefiltration.com\/site\/alternatives-to-tap-water\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"ONE Water Filtration Simplified\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2018-09-12T18:31:50+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2018-09-12T19:40:43+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/onefiltration.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/1500X750_POST_AlternativeToTap.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1500\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"750\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"ONE\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"ONE\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/onefiltration.com\/site\/alternatives-to-tap-water\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/onefiltration.com\/site\/alternatives-to-tap-water\/\",\"name\":\"Alternatives to Tap Water - 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