How to Choose the Right Water Filter for Your Home or Business.
Clean, safe water is essential for every home and business. But with so many types of filters available, it can be difficult to know which one is right for your water. At EDS Pumps & Water Treatment, we’ve spent over 65 years helping Fraser Valley residents and businesses improve their water quality. One thing we always recommend: start with a water test. Understanding your water helps you select the right filter and ensures it works effectively.
What Does Micron Rating Mean?
When choosing a filter, you’ll often see the term micron. A micron is a measurement of particle size. One micron is one-millionth of a meter! The micron rating water filter tells you the smallest particle it can remove from water.
For example:
- A 5-micron filter can remove larger particles like sand, sediment, or rust.
- A 1-micron filter captures smaller particles, including some bacteria and cysts.
Knowing the micron rating water filter, you need is key to protecting your plumbing, appliances, and your health. At EDS, our water testing lab helps determine exactly what’s in your water so we can recommend and install the right filter for your situation.
Common Types of Water Filters
There are several types of filters, each designed for specific needs. Here’s a quick overview:
1. Sediment Filters
These include polyspun and pleated filters, which remove dirt, sand, silt, and rust particles. Sediment filters are often the first stage in a water filtration system because they protect downstream equipment like pumps and water softeners
2. Carbon Filters
Carbon block and granular activated carbon filters remove chlorine, bad tastes, odors, and some chemicals. They’re great for improving the flavor of drinking water and protecting sensitive appliances.
3. Specialty Filters
Some filters target specific contaminants like arsenic, iron, lead, or bacteria. For example, arsenic-reducing filters are designed to handle water with naturally high arsenic levels, common in some well water systems. Our team can advise which specialty filter is necessary based on your water testing results.
4. Whole-House vs Point-of-Use Filters
- Whole-house filters treat all water entering your home or business, protecting plumbing, appliances, and showers.
- Point-of-use filters are installed at specific taps or appliances, such as a kitchen sink or refrigerator, for drinking and cooking water.
Choosing the right system depends on your water quality, lifestyle, and goals. Our Water Quality Specialists at EDS can help determine which setup works best and professionally install it for you.
How to Choose the Right Filter
Choosing a water filter isn’t just about picking one off the shelf. Here’s how we approach it at EDS Pumps and Water Treatment:
- Water Testing: Bring a sample of your water or schedule a test with our team. We’ll analyze for sediment, minerals, bacteria, and contaminants.
- Identify Your Needs: Do you need to remove sediment, improve taste, or reduce specific contaminants?
- Match the Filter: Based on your water and goals, we recommend the appropriate filter type and micron rating water filter.
- Installation & Maintenance: Proper installation ensures effectiveness.
At EDS, our certified technicians can professionally install your system, ensure it’s running perfectly, and provide ongoing maintenance so it continues to perform at its best. By following this approach, you get a filter system tailored to your home or business and not a one-size-fits-all solution.
Why Trust EDS Pumps & Water Treatment
With more than six decades of experience serving the Fraser Valley and all of British Columbia, we’re more than a store, we’re your local water quality experts.
We offer:
- Comprehensive water testing services
- Expert recommendations for homes and businesses
- Professional installation and maintenance of water filtration systems
- A wide selection of filters, softeners, and filtration systems
- 24/7 emergency services for peace of mind
Our team is here to ensure you have safe, clean, and reliable water every day.
Get Started Today
Not sure which filter is right for your water? Bring a sample to EDS Pumps & Water Treatment or schedule a water testing service. Our specialists can recommend, arrange a professionally install, and maintain the perfect solution for your home or business. Visit us at 23184 Fraser Hwy, Langley BC, or call our team at 604-534-1115.
You can also ask an expert here for more information.
When it comes to water…Come to us!
