One of the challenges with filtering water is finding out what’s actually in your water. Public water systems are required to provide water quality reports, but most homeowners don’t know how to get ahold of them and they can be difficult to read. Environmental Working Group has created a solution to this problem.
The nonprofit has created an online tool where home or business owners can simply enter their zip code and view a report of what contaminants may be present in their water based on data analyzed going back to 2012. From arsenic to chloroform to nitrate and more, you’ll see what kind of substances have turned up in your water and how your system’s levels compare to EWG health guidelines. Along with being handy, this information is incredibly useful in helping you choose the right water filter.