You can install a faucet filter yourself. It twists on in 30 seconds. No tools. No crying. Seriously.
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Under-sink systems take a bit more elbow grease. You’ll need a wrench and maybe a YouTube video. But it’s way less frustrating than that Swedish bookshelf.
If you’re lazy (like me), hire a local plumber. Portland has tons of filter specialists who love talking about water. They’ll geek out with you for an hour about micron ratings.
Why you should care about micron ratings
A micron is tiny. A human hair is 70 microns wide. A good filter catches particles down to 0.5 microns. That’s smaller than a speck of dust.
Some filters even remove microplastics. Yes, plastic is in your water. But a good filter catches it like a ninja net. Your future self will thank you.
And here’s the kicker: filtered water tastes better. It’s not placebo. Blind taste tests prove people prefer filtered water over tap. Science is fun!
