The Lifespan of a Water Filter

Water filter cartridges generally have a lifespan of 6 to 12 months. When the filter becomes clogged or cartridges not replaced on time, they become less effective at filtering out the contaminants and chemicals present in the tap water making them ineffective.

Not changing the water filter means you may end up drinking water that contains contaminants and chemicals such as chlorine, cryptosporidium, giardia, dust, rust and sediments from the tap water.

There are different factors that affect the lifespan of a water filter with the main ones being:

Quality of Water – If the town water supplied to your home or office is lower in quality, the filter will accumulate contaminants at a faster rate. In some cases it’s not necessarily just the quality of the town water being supplied but the plumbing along the way could also contribute to contaminants in the water. Some areas also have more hard water which means that the water is heavy with minerals.

Water Usage – Naturally a family residence will generally consume more than a single household and an office may consume much more with staff generally spending more time in the office compared to home.