Does the filter remove natural healthy minerals as well as contaminants?
A water purifier comparison is simplified by considering the different kinds of filters to note the inconveniences that normally accompany that class of filters. Faucet Filters and Pitcher Filters. This kind of filter is usually inexpensive and easy to use. However, they are limited in their capacity to purify. If what you want is good taste, good odor and clear look, they do a good job. Beyond that, the number of health affecting contaminants they can remove is limited. You need to look at the claims of the individual brand of filter and see if it is certified by NSF as backing up their claims by this third party test organization. The other inconvenience is that the filter element needs to be replaced regularly, adding to the things you need to remember and the ongoing cost of filtering your water. For further discussion of Distillers. This kind of filter boils and then condenses water to remove impurities. The process is slow, taking three to five hours to purify a gallon of water.
