10 Benefits of Installing a Water Filtration System

A home water filtration system

Water filtration systems have become indispensable for a proper home water supply. Filtration systems ensure that every drop of water is safe for consumption.

A water filtration system installed in your home has several benefits. Water filtration systems filter dangerous contaminants out of your water and make it drinkable. As we all know, drinking contaminated water can cause many problems and can be deadly.

The benefits of installing a water filtration system in your home are endless; we have highlighted some of these benefits below.

Benefits of Installing a home filtration system

Provides safer drinking water

Potable water is essential to protect yourself and your family from serious health issues. 

At best, you will only get unpalatable drinking water. Still, the worst is the consequent illnesses, e.g. gastrointestinal illnesses and other chronic diseases such as cancer, that come with unsafe levels of contaminants.

Trusting your municipal water system for the suitability and quality of water is a good thing but in case of a system failure, problems are inevitable. A water filtration system in your household will be your first line of defence against these system failures. You can be sure that you are drinking safe and clean water with a little bit of effort from your side.

Saves money

Do you have to keep purchasing bottled water for your consumption at home which results in unnecessary costs? An average family’s water intake is two to three bottles daily so you can add the costs and get the total for the whole year.

Just imagine the amount you can save if you install a home water filtration system. You can cut down on your expenses, and also reduce the usage of soap through the softer water quality. 

Preserves the environment

Here’s another benefit of installing a home water filtration system that gives back to the environment. By cutting down the purchase of bottled water for your family’s consumption, you are also contributing to the efforts to save the environment. Reducing the use of plastic lessens waste.

Reduces potential plumbing issues

The minerals, heavy metals, and chemicals in your unfiltered water damage your plumbing system severely in the long run. 

With a home water filter system, your water is softened, and the water that enters your plumbing system and appliances is softer and free of any of these sediments and particulate matter.

With a home water filter system, water is softened, and isn’t able to harm your plumbing system and appliances. It’s also free of sediments and any particulate matter.

These contaminants can enter and settle in your appliances and plumbing systems, ending up corroding and damaging them.

But the use of a water filter also extends the longevity of your home’s plumbing system and your appliances that use water.

Prevents skin irritation

Waterborne contaminants not only affect your inner well-being but can also cause a lot of problems to your skin. Exposure to heavy metals, chlorine, and other waterborne contaminants, poses a risk of skin irritation.

If you have asthma or other skin-related diseases, the harmful substances from your unfiltered water can cause serious outbreaks. But no worries as your house filtration system can soften the water you use for cooking, bathing, and skincare routines.

You can achieve healthier and clearer skin by filtering out the contaminants in your bathing water and improving the efficacy of the soap.

Using clean water can also improve your skin's glow, hair's shine, and overall health. 

Protects your clothing

Not only your skin but also your clothes can suffer from the chemicals that may be present in your water if left unfiltered. These chemicals embed into the fabric and break its fibres down and over time cause the fading of its colours.

Excess soap deposits are left behind on your clothes and leave an odour. This excess soap may cause allergic reactions and skin rashes.

Whereas filtered water would protect you and your favourite outfits and keep them looking vibrant. Through filtered water, you can easily remove the excess soap scum from your clothes and keep them smelling fresh!

Provides clean and healthy water

Chlorine and chloramine are common chemicals used for water treatment, but when heated they emit harmful gases that are dangerous to your health. One of the great benefits of a water filtration system is the removal of chlorine and chloramine from the water.

Improperly treated water is home to microscopic organisms and several other parasites. These parasites can cause painful digestive and intestinal problems. But you can eliminate these health hazards and reduce the risk of gastrointestinal disease by installing water filtration systems.

Palatable drinking water

If you have sensitive taste buds, and can identify the slightest difference in water’s taste, you can also experience the joy of tasting clean water. 



A water filter removes the contaminants from the water and eliminates the health risks associated with it.

Enhances Indoor Air Quality

If you love using a humidifier, imagine the experience if you put some filtered water in it.



You can reduce asthma and allergies by filtering tap water and removing the chemicals and other contaminants from them.

Provides safer and cleaner water for your pets

As much as you would love to use clean and safe water, you also want the same for your pets. The chemicals in the water can also affect your pet's health.

Unfiltered water, as already mentioned above, takes longer to break down the soap. Whereas using filtered water to rinse off your pets will leave them with less residue, saving them from skin irritation and other diseases.

Protect your loved ones by installing a home water filtration system as even small amounts of contaminants in water can harm your health.

If you need assistance in installing your home water filtration system, Mains Plumbers have highly skilled and experienced professionals. Visit our website to know more, or give us a call. We will gladly discuss the matter and sort it out for you.

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