This is what I have if it's helpful. The replacement cartridges are three for $21 and each one lasts two months. Much cheaper than buying bottled water in large quantities for months.
Yup, not sure what sink you have in your dorm but 100% agree. I’ve used for years and it’s saved me SO much money not buying water bottles. LINK: Brita Basic Faucet Water Filter System, Chrome, 1 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004INTGKK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_ZCJ15RYCPW58PS2179KW
Oh it totally is. The democratization of information is what’s leading to all the positive, if painful, changes the worlds starting to go through.
This is the brita filter I’ve seen recommended as an easy (if ugly) water filter.
Here's a link to the Canadian Amazon, because y'know, this is /r/canada
Si, es un filtro PUR comprado en Amazon, ahí también compro los filtros. Esta instalado en el grifo de la cocina. Tuve que poner una llave más alta para que cupiera bien. El filtro es como este:
Pur pfm450s acero inoxidable estilo Horizontal FM, Montaje de grifo, Horizontal, Stainless Steel Style https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B01LWLJD83/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_WZcWAbQRNHB2J
Cambio el filtro cada 2 a 3 meses. La verdad le quita los sabores de cloro y el agua sabe muy bien pero bajo la suposición de que el agua es potable. Si no fuera potable no seria opción.
I use to have the PUR filter that attaches to the faucet. It was good because it was practical for cooking, had an indicator light for changing, and never had to fill a pitcher.
I kind of remember there being lead specific filters and regular filters, but I could be wrong. It was clearly marked either way.
https://www.amazon.com/PUR-PFM400H-Chrome-Horizontal-MineralClear/dp/B01I3D6DZ6
Brita faucet filter so you dont have to fill water into plastic which can leech even at room temperature. it also has a charcol filter so it filters out all the bpa's, phallates and chemicals, that are found most municipalities water supplies.
Omaha tap water is safe to drink but I don't like the flavor of the chloramine (combination of chlorine and ammonia) they use as disinfectant. I REALLY notice this when I go to a restaurant and get a glass of water. bleh
I use a Brita filter that screws onto my kitchen faucet and it does a fine job of removing the chloramine and eliminating the unpleasant taste. You can toggle it between filtered and unfiltered so it doesn't compromise any function of your faucet. A new one costs about $30 now. The filter is replaceable, lasts me least 6 months/100 gallons and costs around $15 or so. They have different models, this is the one I've settled on. It's not needed for safety reasons but my primary fluid intake is water so it's worth it to me. Any activated carbon filter will remove the substance so there's many options.
There are several that you can screw directly onto the faucet in the sink. https://www.amazon.com/Waterdrop-320-Gallon-Long-Lasting-Filtration-Adsorptive/dp/B01GABXWCK/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2KTNUC4BUNJEQ&keywords=Faucet+water+filter&qid=1656254236&sprefix=faucet+water+filter%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-2-spons&ps...
Another possibility, if you know you will have a tap in your room, is to get a filter that attaches to the tap directly, such as this one (not a recommendation, just from a quick search for "faucet filter" - there are many brands/models)
No surprise there. Never fully trust anyone, ever, making any claims, anywhere, about the quality or condition of drinking water (or anything else for that matter). How many municipalities on Earth will say: Our water that we sell for a profit, is really bad (or just slightly bad) for your health.
Always, in all things, take it upon yourself to do all that you can, to protect your own health. Of one brand or another, I've had a tap water filter on my kitchen faucet since the 80's. Everywhere I live! Bottled drinking water is still a product made by someone else. Do they use good filters? Or even any filters? {I use distilled bottled water for equipment.}
PUR Plus Filtration System, Chrome – Horizontal Faucet Mount for Crisp, Refreshing Water, PFM400H https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I3D6DZ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_A63M8HH8KX42KE9JCYEN
Theres that one and this ones slightly different
PUR PLUS Faucet Mount Water Filtration System, Stainless Steel – Vertical Faucet Mount for Crisp, Refreshing Water, FM4000B https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G15AA30/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_441Q15WA67WDV8DV3BD9
That would be limescale. It is fairly safe to drink it is just an indication of hard water. It may mean periodically decalcifying any appliances that you use that water in though (like a coffee machine). If it is just for drinking you can go purchase one of those filters that you install directly at the end of the tap. Example: Brita
Have you tried a filter on the tap itself? That’s what works for me.
Brita Basic Faucet Water Filter System, White, 1 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IV0P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_RSKRCQ55PC6MHZPSFYT5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
32 dollars a month is my ENTIRE WATER BILL. 32 dollars isn't shit, the problem is you spent it for literally no reason, likely ontop of paying a normal water bill. That is the definition of wasteful, and since you can't understand that then I KNOW how you spend the rest of your money - stupidly, because I know tons of people just like you. But that's beside the point...
This fuckin thing AND extra filters would cost less than what you spent IN A MONTH on plastic fucking water jugs.
It's clean water, right in your fuckin sink, for less than you're wasting, while not yeeting 30 goddamn plastic jugs into a landfill each month.
That chick didn't have a problem with you buying water, she had a problem with you and the ridiculous way you waste money and pollute. And now, like her, I'm gonna go back to not even acknowledging your existence.
I used to have this on my faucet. It screws on and you flip the tab on the side to go between filtered vs non-filtered water. First thing that came to my mind but it would be very easy for her to change the tab on the side back to regular unfiltered water.
They make filters that have a passthrough for tap and an option for filtered. You need something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Brita-Filtration-Reminder-Reduces-Standard/dp/B000EOOQPW/
Welcome to CT!
It’s really good here, both Mass and CT has quite the requirement for clean water. Just try even walking off the path near a protected reservoir and you’ll have shining lights pulling up to you in minutes.
Chlorine is alright, it can be a little high but affects only taste
It makes your faucet like the fridge, except it flows much better. So its Easy to always have perfect water for soups, pets etc.
As stated I live in an apartment so I can’t hook up a reverse osmosis system, so instead I bought a filter for my sink. It’s rated for up to 320 gallons pushes out a gallon in like one minute and I use two 6 gallon jugs to store the water. The PPMs always read around 40-46 PH is a bit high 6.5-6.9 all in all for the price I think it’s something worth checking out especially for my fellow budget dwc’ers.
I've been using a Brita like this for several years and it works well for me. I normally fill a couple of gallon jugs with it to keep in the fridge. I remove it afterwords as I find it a bit bulky. I too live in an apartment where other options won't work.
It could just be small pieces of debris from your tap, you could try one of these Waterdrop 320-Gallon Long-Lasting Water Faucet Filtration System with Ultra Adsorptive Material, Faucet Water Filter -Fits Standard Faucets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GABXWCK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cBxJBbV60TYKF
I like these Pur water filters that attach to the faucet: https://www.amazon.com/PUR-PFM400H-Horizontal-Filtration-Mineral/dp/B01I3D6DZ6
They're very convenient (easier to use than pitchers, and don't require any difficult/permanent installation work). I buy replacement filters at Costco.
I haven't noticed a Chlorine smell in my tap water (except after my roommate poured bleach down the sink). According to the map in the "Desal Water Quality and Distribution Area" pdf at https://www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/pw/resources/system/sources/desalination.asp my location gets 20-40% from desalination.
I feel you, and that's why I use one of these filters. Totally worth the price. I live in a WWII-era building, and not only is the water full of iron, but it's got particulates in it as well (sediment).
I live in an apartment near campus. I read the Pittsburgh water report when I moved in and immediately bought one of the water filters that goes on your sink faucet. The free lead test from Pittsburgh would have taken several weeks and sounded really inconvenient - they drop off bottles outside your building, you have to get them and fill them and leave them to get picked up - I wasn't sure how that would work in an apartment building. The other option for testing is buying your own test kit, but a quality test kit is more expensive than a quality filter, and, based on reviews, a lot of them aren't all that accurate. (although also consider that the filter will need to be replaced periodically - in the long run, it is more expensive than a test kit)
For anyone who doesn't want to read the report, Pittsburgh (14.8 µg/L in 2015) is just under the level at which a city is supposed take action for lead (15 µg/L). So, not technically awful, but kinda scary. Hence my filter :) I got this one. It was $20 and well-reviewed by Consumer Reports.
I use one of these just to be safe and it also improves the taste. You might want to take a look - https://smile.amazon.com/Advanced-Faucet-Filter-Chrome-FM-3700B/dp/B0009CEKY6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1474304587&sr=8-3&keywords=pur+water+filter
I'm on a budget at the moment so I need something with a lower upfront cost. I looked around and saw that PUR has a system for $24. Would you recommend this?
A sediment filter will probably take care of most of it. Get a 5 micron filter for it. This particular model (if it's the one I'm thinking of) connects similar to a sharkbite fitting, no need to solder, you just cut the pipe. Might want to run it by the landlord first. If you don't want to go the invasive route, these filters attach to the sink, and make quite tasty water. It's also very easy to remove if it gets in your way while doing dishes.
get a water filter and you wont have that problem. you can get one of these from walmart for about 20 bucks. I got one when I moved from Arlington to Bedford because the water in the midcities tastes chlorinated to me. It works like a charm. get the mineral filters, itll taste like spring water, on tap. and its way cheaper, and greener than buying bottles.
I use a Culligan faucet filter. It greatly improves the water. Removing a lot of the bleach thats in the water. Then I use a Pur pitcher filter. Water tastes a lot better.
When I don't have access to the filters (like on set) I use bottled water to boil for tea.
Thanks to Woody I've purchased 6 Nalgenes.
I only drink water and I drink a lot. Bottled water can be expensive and I always had ton of recycling. I didn't like the way my tap water tasted and every water bottled I tried left the water with a plastic taste. After hearing Woody and Andy rave about Nalgene bottles I got myself one and this faucet filter that makes the water taste better.
Now I'm pretty picky, I didn't like to drink anything cheaper than Evian, but with the filter my water tastes great and the Nalgene doesn't have a plastic taste to it at all. I loved it so much I ordered a second one so I can have one chilling in the fridge while I drink the other. Then I thought I would try a wide mouth one, I greatly prefer the narrow so that one doesn't get used much. Then I ordered 3 more for family members.
The water filter was only ~$15 and a Nalgene is ~$10 so yeah this setup can save a small fortune. Thanks Woody.