Many people have a problem with sulfates in their waterSulfates are a combination of sulfur and oxygen and are a part of naturally occurring minerals that dissolve over time and are released into groundwaterFrom there of course, it makes its way into our homes and through our faucetsThe presence of hydrogen sulfide is not necessarily a health riskHowever it is a nuisance as it has a distinctive rotten egg smell and bitter taste, can cause scale buildup in our pipes as well as have a laxative effect on usThe sulfur can be eliminated with a good sulfur filter through several different methods.

Choosing which treatment method and filter you need will depend on many factors including:

• the level of sulfate
• the amount of iron and manganese
• if bacterial contamination must also be treated

For treating small quantities of h2o (for example drinking and cooking only):

• Most common methods would be through distillation or reverse osmosis.

Distillation:

• This method is used by boiling water to form steam, followed by cooling and then recondensing

Reverse Osmosis:

• Most common type of sulfur filters for under sink filtration systemsThis method is very effective to completely clean your waterExcellent if your h2o is full of many contaminantsIt will however also remove all of the good minerals that your body needsSo if you chose this method, be sure to supplement with trace minerals from a health food store.

For treating large quantities (for example whole house systems):

• Most common method would be ion exchange.

Ion Exchange:

• Ion-exchange resin which is contained inside the unit will absorb the sulfateThe resin must be regenerated with a salt brine solution consistently.

There are many different sulfur water filters to choose fromTwo of the best on the market right now are Aquasana and Crystal QuestA little shop and comparison online will help you to find the exact one that will fit your needsSulfur is easily removed with a good filter and you will find that your water will taste better and smell better, as well as be safer to drink.