How Can Water Filter Remove Presence of Lead?

Your filters which are certified for removing lead must also undergo rigorous test by certain recognized laboratory. The association for water quality usually tests your lead filter, which is water contaminated at the rate of 150 parts/billion and that is 10 times more than EPA’s action level.

Researchers also suggest that POU filter must be tested with water contamination up to 1,000 ppb, then only all lead can be removed from the water.

Following are few things that these experts suggest in order to maintain lead free water in your kitchen or bathroom.

Use right filter

Firstly, you must make sure that the filter that you use must be certified by any recognized certifying agency. To be safe, you may also get your filter certified by any other recognized body too.

Periodically get the lead level checked

Often people get their filter checked only during installation and then forget all about it. As a result, you come to know that your lead level is increased at very later stage. So, you must get your filter checked periodically.

Ensure that filter is installed properly

Whether your filter is meant for dialysis filtration or any normal usage, it is always important that it must be installed by the right professional, so that there is no chance of any mistake and regret later.

Replace any old filter still under use

In case your filter is under use for very long time then try to consult any expert and get it replaced if suggested by him. There is often an electronic indicator present in the filter that can guide you.

Use cold water

Often heat can mess up with the chemical-physical process that is involved in the activated carbon’s capability to adsorb contaminants, hence use cold water.