WATER FILTRATION Why Is Water Filtration Important? Water filtering systems are a critical investment in any food service enterprise. Water purification systems block mineral deposits, scale, sediment, cysts, and other contaminants from entering the water line and equipment. This helps prevent odor and chlorine taste in your ice and beverages. Blocking these substances not only helps with water sanitation, but keeps equipment running smoothly. Machines with
mineral buildup will run less efficiently and break down sooner, which means you lose money. In fact, poor quality feed water will actually void the warranty on most ice machines. Water filtering systems require ongoing maintenance. Change all your water filters at least twice a year to avoid breakdowns. In short, spending a few hundred dollars on a filter system now will save you several thousand dollars in the future!
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Types of Water Filters
Carbon Filter Systems:
Reverse Osmosis Systems:
Ultraviolet Light Systems:
• Carbon, a porous material, absorbs impurities as water passes through these point-of-entry systems
Often used in conjunction with carbon filters, these systems push water through a semi-permeable membrane to act as an extremely fine filter.
• These units disinfect water by killing micro- organisms with ultraviolet radiation and are often used as a pre-treatment option or a polishing step in the filtration process
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