• Expensive

• Yearly filter/ membrane replacement and maintenance costs from $90 to $180

• Aggressive, low ph water

• Limited amount of water available

• Wastes significant amounts of water

• Not good for plants or pets

• Expensive

• Generally good tasting water

• Quality may be no better than tap water

• Plastic bottles should not be reused

• Bottles may leach PCB's into the water

• Plastic bottles create environmental issues

• Expensive
($30 - $75 monthly)

• Not generally used for drinking

• Leaves a slick feeling on skin after shower and bath

• May require bi-weekly replacement and/or multiple exchange tanks

• For drinking water, requires use of reverse osmosis or bottled water

• Deliveries may require driver access to garages

• Good water for dishwashing

• Not good for plants or pets

• Expensive

• Not generally used for drinking

• Leaves a slick feeling on skin after shower and bath

• Requires frequent replacement of salt (sodium or potassium chloride)

• For drinking water, requires use of reverse osmosis or bottled water

• Good water for dishwashing

• Not good for plants or pets

• Banned in many communities due to salt brine backwash

• Inexpensive

• Provides delicious, clean, odor-free water from every faucet in a home

• Excellent for drinking, washing, clothes, etc.

• Effective service life varies from 16-25 years

• Various sizes available

• NO regular maintenance or filter changes

• Does NOT use salt, potassium, chemicals or magnets

• Installations NOT restricted by any legislation