"Amanda" wrote in message
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BTW, I don't worry bout lead problem. This house is a little over 3
years old; I have been living here 1 3/4 year.

http://www.ehow.com/how_16271_choose...iltration.html

"STEP 4: Think about getting an in-line reverse-osmosis filtering
system if your water test shows sodium, ferrous iron, nitrates, lead,
fluoride or organic contaminants. Be aware that a reverse-osmosis
system puts out a limited amount of drinking water and wastes a lot of
water (about 4 gallons of wasted water per gallon of clear water). If
your water's calcium count is high, you'll need to use a water
softener with this system (see "eHow to Eliminate Hard Water'). "

I don't want reverse-osmosis since it waste water and I doubt that I
have lead issue.

Is it really necessary to test the water to see what's in it?


What is the name of your water company/authority? Many have a web site. The
law requires that they provide annual water quality reports, and yours may
be on the web site. If not, call them and they will send you one for free.
It will list the chemicals found in the water supply.

This assumes, of course, that you're serious about this, which I suspect you
are not.