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Know Your Water Quality: Understand what contaminants are in your water. Common types include bacteria, protozoa, viruses, heavy metals, and chemicals.
Test Your Water: Consider using a home test kit or reviewing local water quality reports.
Determine Water Type: Is it municipal, well, river, or lake water? This impacts the type of filtration needed.
2. Set Your Filtration Goals
Contaminant Removal: Are you looking to remove specific contaminants, such as chlorine, lead, or sediment?
Taste and Odor: Some filters are designed to improve taste and reduce odors.
Flow Rate and Capacity: For households, a larger capacity with a high flow rate is ideal, while solo travelers may need compact solutions.