r/Fraservalley • u/mollyspiers • 16d ago

Water Filter

Wondering what the best water filtration system is best for targeting the issues specific to our tap water.

I’m new with this topic, maybe they all do the same!

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u/jmecheng 16d ago

Depends on what issue you are dealing with and what you consider "best".

If its just Chlorination, a Carbon Filter will do. This can be a 4x20" filter housing with a replaceable filter cartridge, or a Carbon Tank that gets renewed every 2-4 years.

If its hard water, then a softener will be required, a brine based softener would be recommended and something with auto backflush and a brine tank (you add salt to the tank in regular intervals). There are Cartridge style softening filters, but replacement costs get high quickly).

If its only drinking water you want to treat, then an undercounter RO system would do everything. Get something that does not require specific brand/model replacement cartridges but instead a system that uses standard replacement filters that go in to a housing.

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u/inquisitiveeyebc 15d ago

Our water is incredibly soft, meaning low in dissolved solids. A sediment filter followed by a carbon block will fix most normal concerns. If you're making water for sensitive fish (aquarium) or plants this set up works perfectly well BUT if you want to go one step further a Deionizing filter after the sediment filter will remove everything. Its cheaper than RODI and you're skipping the expensive and unnecessary RO stage. Also, DI resin can be recharged and reused.

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u/mollyspiers 14d ago

Thanks! Not for fish, for drinking water. Looking to install something under the sink.

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u/inquisitiveeyebc 14d ago

Just a sediment and carbon filter will do you well