Water Filtration 101

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Why Water Filtration Matters

Clean water is essential for health, home appliances, and overall peace of mind. But not all filtration systems are created equal — and neither are the contaminants they target. Understanding what’s in your water helps you choose the right filtration media to protect your family and property.

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Common Water Contaminants

Contaminant Common Sources Potential Health Risks

Chlorine & Chloramine Municipal disinfection Taste, odor, potential byproducts

Lead Old plumbing pipes Neurological damage, developmental issues

Iron & Manganese Natural deposits, old pipes Staining, metallic taste, plumbing damage

PFAS ("Forever Chemicals") Industrial waste Cancer risk, hormonal disruption

Nitrates/Nitrites Agricultural runoff Methemoglobinemia ("blue baby syndrome")

Microorganisms (Bacteria, Viruses) Water breaches, untreated wells Illness, infection

Hardness (Calcium, Magnesium) Natural minerals Scale buildup, soap inefficiency

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Types of Water Filtration Systems

(Sections for Activated Carbon, Reverse Osmosis, Ion Exchange, UV, Specialized Media — same as before.)

Contaminant vs. Media Cheat Sheet

Contaminant Best Media to Remove It

Granulated Activated Carbon, Catalytic Carbon

Chloramine Catalytic Carbon

Lead RO Membrane, KDF Media

PFASRO Membrane, Activated Carbon

Iron & Manganese KDF Media, Greensand

Nitrates RO Membrane, Anion Exchange Resin

Bacteria/Viruses UV Light, Ultrafiltration Membrane

Hardness Ion Exchange Resin

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Introducing Wellness Magnified’s Whole House Filter Options

At Wellness Magnified, we offer premium filtration solutions tailored to your water quality needs. Our whole house filter options use proven media to tackle even the toughest water challenges:

Filtration Media Best for Features

Activated Carbon (12x40 Mesh) Chlorine, VOCs Improves taste, odor; traps 30-micron particles.

Birm Iron, Manganese Catalytic media that oxidizes and filters iron/manganese.

Centaur NDS 12x40 Catalytic Carbon Chloramine, Hydrogen Sulfide High-grade carbon for tough chemical contaminants.

Filter-AG Sediment, Particulates Lightweight quartz media needing lower backwash rates.

Filter-AG-Plus Finer Suspended Matter Natural media with large surface area for deep filtration.

KDF Iron, Hydrogen Sulfide, Bacteria Control Bi-metal media that reduces metals and inhibits microbes.

Manganese Greensand Iron, Manganese, Hydrogen Sulfide Regenerates with potassium permanganate or chlorine.

Multi-Media Sediment, Turbidity, Red Water Iron Layered filtration down to 10 microns with higher flow rates.

Neutralizing Crushed Marble Acidic Water Raises pH by dissolving naturally into acidic water.

Pyrolox Iron, Manganese, Hydrogen Sulfide Natural manganese dioxide mineral media.

Zeo Prep Suspended Solids, Iron, Hardness 5-micron filtration plus ion exchange properties; regenerable with salt.

👉 Not sure which one you need?
No worries — we'll guide you based on your water test results.

 5 Simple Steps to Clean Water

1. Order Your Water Test
   Get a professional lab test to discover exactly what’s in your water.

2. Book Your Free Consultation
   Share your water test results with us, and we'll help you select the right purification configuration for your home or business.

3. Choose Your Filtration Solution
   Pick from our Wellness Magnified Whole House Systems tailored to your specific needs.

4. Professional Installation
   Our expert installers set up your system for maximum efficiency and performance.

5. Enjoy Pure, Clean Water!
   Relax knowing your family or business is protected with fresh, clean water every day.