What are Well-Water Filters?
Well-water filters are filters which treat well water before it reaches the tap, removing impurities, sediment, and pathogens. Use of a filter on well water is designed to ensure that the water is pure and safe to drink, and to improve the flavor of the water. Home supply stores sometimes sell well water filters, as do plumbing suppliers, and they can also be ordered directly through specialty companies. When people use an artesian well as a source of water, their water is generally safe to drink, since it comes from an impermeable pocket under the Earth’s crust, making impurities unlikely. Wells in permeable areas of the water table, however, are subject to contamination from runoff, septic leach fields, and a variety of other sources. Well-water filters can remove many of the potential contaminants from the water, rendering it safe to drink. In addition to removing some bacteria and viruses, a well-water filter can also trap sediment, which can make water look unsightly, in addition
