Frequently Asked Questions

Questions: 

• Which type of filter should I use?
• How long will a carbon filter last?
• Is water filtration needed if water is treated? 
• What are some common methods used to filter water? 
• What is the difference between municipal water treatment and home water filtration? 
• When should I change my carbon filter? 

Answers: 

The answer depends on what you are trying to achieve with filtration. If you want to reduce lead contamination from your water, you will need a filter specifically designed to reduce lead. Similarly, if you want to reduce microorganisms such as Giardia lamblia cysts, a filter designed for this specific reduction is required. Some filters are highly versatile and designed to reduce multiple contaminants, while others are very simple in design and do not offer anything other than sediment reduction (large dirt particles.) Be sure to read the label on the filter to determine if it will do exactly what you need it to do. 

Questions concerning potential problems created by unfiltered water:

• Water tastes 'bitter'.
• Water has obnoxious odour.
• Water contains too high a level of chemical contaminants.
• Water contains too high a level of metal contaminants.

Answer:

• The presence of Chlorine in the water is the cause of the taste and smell. An EMWC water filter unit removes total Chlorine at the point of delivery.
• The most common chemical contamination is Chlorine, herbicides and pesticides. The most common metal contaminants are lead and aluminum.
• The fitting of an EMWC water filter is particularly efficient at reducing the following substances, when present, from the mains water supply: taste, odour, trihalomethanes, pesticides, herbicides, aluminum, organic chemicals, lead and sediment. These statistics have been produced by completely independent laboratory reports (available upon request).

Questions regarding problems created by Limescale:

• Scale in kettles, shower heads, washing machines, dishwashers, irons etc.
• Central heating inefficient and wasteful
• Skin irritation and dull hair
• Limescale staining on bathroom suites, tiles and kitchen ware
• Poor lathering of soaps and shampoos
• Time wasted in descaling and additional cleaning

Answer:

• Fit a System 50 scale eliminator to your rising main and see the benefits in your home, with tomorrow's technology today.
• Benefits of this system:

1. Removes and prevents limescale, prolonging equipment life.
2. Kinder to skin and hair, better lathering of soaps and shampoos.
3. Reduced maintenance for all water fed appliances including central heating.
4. Low running costs.
5. Complete results for your home without using salts or chemicals of any kind.
6. Environmentally friendly and a potable water supply.

Can be easily installed by a competent DIY person or our technicians.