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mitch96

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3. Can you get your water tested? Then look for the least expensive system that takes out the bad stuff

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Tue Dec 15, 2020, 08:56 AM

Dec 2020

I would assume a R.O. system that is just for drinking water would not be too bad. I use a home made Berkey system. Two stainless soup pots, one inside the other, two holes, two Berkey filters and a spigot. Too simple. The filters last me about one year and I clean them off every three months. Oh the water tastes great too! YMMV
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Next update - new water softener. Any input on the value of adding a reverse osmosis system? [View all] Siwsan Dec 2020 OP

I added a reverse osmosis system last year. apcalc Dec 2020 #1

Normally, I can refill my 3 gallon dispenser jug at Kroger Siwsan Dec 2020 #2

Can you get your water tested? Then look for the least expensive system that takes out the bad stuff mitch96 Dec 2020 #3

My plumber had me drop off water samples from an inside tap, and an outside tap Siwsan Dec 2020 #6

Yes - as long as you are improving water quality in the home Backseat Driver Dec 2020 #4

Thanks! Siwsan Dec 2020 #10

I have removed more reverse osmosis systems Chainfire Dec 2020 #5

I have a well, and the water is HARD. Siwsan Dec 2020 #8

Our water straight from the faucet was very, very hard.... northoftheborder Dec 2020 #7

Great information - Thanks! Siwsan Dec 2020 #9

I looked at putting one in and decided to go with a Berkeley. 58Sunliner Dec 2020 #11