Water filter in Ames

mynameisjonas

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Looking for a company that can install a water filter that filters out fluoride and a lot of the bad stuff from tap water. Any recommendations?
 

urb1

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Fluoride has been outstanding for the dental health of the country and it's a huge success story. It's right up there with iodized salt.
People's teeth are so much heathier these days than before fluoride was added to water systems.
 

mynameisjonas

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or if there are any Des moines companies that someone can recommend, I would be interested as well.
 

OPCyclone

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Although I am personally in favor of both fluoride and disinfectants in the water, you are best to get a single point of use system that goes under your sink for water you want to use for consumption and cooking. You won't waste money on extra treatment for water that is used for gardening, showers, baths, toilets, handwashing, etc. Whatever you get, make sure maintenance is easy and followed. The worst thing you can do is install a system and not maintain it and end up with bacterial and/or viral growth in the units due to improper maintenance. If you want your refrigerator connected to the system for ice/cold water you can run a line from the unit to the refrigerator; however, I do not recommend using RO water to a refrigerator because you will have no disinfectant in the water and you WILL get growth in the lines and bins in the refrigerator. Good luck on whatever you choose.