Clean and safe water has become an issue in the recent years. It’s been proven that drinking water in many areas contains harmful toxins, chemicals, and bacteria that cannot be removed by the local treatment procedures. Polluted water may have off tastes, odors or even visible particles. This is why many Batavia, IL homeowners choose to install water treatment devices.

The three major water treatment devices are: filters, distillers and softeners. However there are other water treatment systems available such as reverse osmosis, water ionizing or ultra violet water purifying. In order to choose the right water treatment system for your home, you must differentiate between countertop, portable, faucet, whole house or another system.

Carbon Filters

Carbon filters are designed to remove most of the organic compounds that cause taste and odor problems. The longer the filter is in contact with the water, the more impurities will be removed. Carbon filters come with cartridges that must be replaced when taste or odor problems come back. There are several carbon filters available that vary in price and application.

Fiber Filters

Fiber filters remove suspended residue. The water is forced through tightly wrapped fibers around a tubular opening of the faucet. The finer the filter, the more particles it will trap. Of course the more particles it traps, the more often it should be replaced. In certain situations we recommend using a carbon filter after the fiber filter to eliminate odor and taste problems.

Reverse Osmosis

Reverse Osmosis is a unit that is 95% effective in removing a variety of chemicals from water. Our technicians can explain all the benefits of the reverse osmosis water treatment system to you.

Distillers

Distillers produce almost pure water. They remove all the chemicals, minerals and nearly all the impurities. The cost of producing distilled water depends on the appliance and the local electrical rate.

Water Softeners

Calcium and magnesium causes water to harden. Unfortunately, if you have hard water it will affect your personal grooming, bathing, dish washing, and even your appliances. Our water softeners bring household water to a new level of quality with proven system performance. We have a wide variety of proven water softeners, allowing us to very easily match the right system to your specific water quality needs.

Your plumbing experts at Benjamin Franklin will explain to you the features and benefits of each system as well as offer our professional advice as to which one might work best for your Batavia, IL home. We will share with you the reviews on best water softeners, explain to you water softener installation procedures, discuss pros and cons and answer any questions you might have. This allows us to demonstrate the differences between major brands of water softeners and filters to assist you in choosing the right purifier and filter depending on your needs.

Our goal is to help you select the best water treatment system for your needs and lifestyle. We recommend always testing your water before purchasing a water treatment system to make sure the system you purchase will effectively treat your problem.