Here’s the ironic part: no whole house system makes water safe to drink in the “sterile” sense. If you want to remove viruses, bacteria, or heavy metals completely, you need a reverse osmosis (RO) system under your sink for drinking water. Whole house systems improve your shower and pipes; RO systems make your coffee taste like mountain spring. They work together, like a dream team.
So when you see a $2,000 system claiming to do everything? Be skeptical. Read the fine print. I once bought a “miracle” system that needed salt refills every week—my wallet still weeps.
