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About water filters
Enjoy the superior taste of clean, pure water with water filters from Instacart. Shop via the Instacart app wherever you are and get your water filter delivered to your door in less than 2 hours!
What water filters filter
Water filters ensure the water you're drinking is just water, without any impurities. Some of the common contaminants water filters remove include:
- Chemicals, including chlorine, lead, and nitrates.
- Bacteria, including E. coli and Legionella pneumophila.
- Viruses, including norovirus and hepatitis A.
- Parasites, including Giardia and Cryptosporidium.
- Microplastics.
Benefits of using water filters
There are several benefits to using water filters, including:
- Better-tasting, better-smelling water.
- Water free from contaminants that could make you sick.
- Peace of mind when traveling and you are unsure whether drinking water is safe.
- Long-term financial savings as having filtered water at home means you'll buy less bottled water.
How water filters work
Water filters can use two different techniques to remove impurities from water. Water filters with physical filtration systems have a thin gauze-like membrane that physically filters out contaminants. There are also chemical filtration systems that have active materials, such as activated carbon, which remove impurities from water. Water filters can use one or both of these systems.
Types of water filters
Instacart proudly carries a wide range of water filters that suit all needs and budgets. They include:
- Faucet water filter systems that filter water as it comes out of the faucet.
- Refrigerator water filter systems that deliver cold, filtered water.
- Pitcher water filters that filter water as you pour.
- Straw water filters that filter water as you drink from them.
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FAQs about water filters
Most water filters are labeled BPA-free. This means the materials used to make these products don't contain bisphenol A, a chemical that was once common in reusable plastic products. This chemical has been phased out of many manufacturing processes because of the health problems it can cause, particularly to unborn babies and infants. BPA has been linked to the following health problems:
- Early menstruation.
- Reduced sperm count.
- Obesity.
- Reproductive problems.
- Cancer.
When you buy water filters labeled BPA-free, you can feel confident you're not putting yourself or the other members of your household at risk.
Some manufacturers of water filters claim their products meet NSF standards, ANSI standards, or both for filtering different contaminants. NSF standards are set by NSF International, while the American National Standards Institute sets ANSI standards. Both these bodies are responsible for setting industry standards for water filtration. Products that claim they meet these standards must effectively filter the listed contaminants. You can feel confident when you purchase products with these claims that the water filters meet industry standards.
You may also see other certification seals from organizations including the CSA Group, Water Quality Group, and Underwriters Laboratories. These third-party labs certify water filters to NSF standards for additional peace of mind.
Community water suppliers release a Consumer Confidence Report every July. This report shows the levels of contaminants in the local water supply and how they compare with the Environmental Protection Agency's standards. Contact your community water supplier for a copy of the latest report. Building managers can also provide a copy to tenants. If your community water supplier provides water to 100,000 people or more, you can access the report online.
The Environmental Protection Agency doesn't regulate private wells, so there are no Consumer Confidence Reports for these water supplies. However, if you're on well water you can contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and request information about any testing and treatment of your water supply.
You can also test your own water to determine if contaminants from your pipes are impacting your water. Shop for water testing kits at Instacart.
Many water suppliers add fluoride to local water to help in the fight against tooth decay. Thankfully most household water filters keep a healthy level of fluoride in the water. While some people are concerned about the health impact of excess fluoride, it's important to remember that water suppliers only add trace levels of fluoride. At these levels, fluoride is very beneficial for our bodies.
A water filter's lifespan depends on several factors, including the quality of the water filter, how often you use your water filter, and the type of water that runs through your filter. Water with a lot of contaminants will make a water filter work harder than water that's relatively pure, and this also impacts the lifespan.
Most water filters note their expected lifespan on their packaging. Use this estimate as a guide and change the water filter when that time is up. You might change your water filter earlier if your water has a strange taste or smell. Faucet and refrigerator water filters typically last between six months and two years. Pitcher water filters often have a much shorter lifespan of just a couple of months with regular use.
Note that buying water filter refills from Instacart is much cheaper than buying your water filter system. The water filter system itself should last much longer than the refills.