Function

• The components in a water filter are designed to act like a magnet and remove impurities from water as it passes through.
  
  

Types

• The most common types of water filters are: carbon, ceramic and charcoal water filters.
  
  

Features

• According to Heartspring, carbon water filters are made up of coconut husks. Ceramic water filters silicon shells to help neutralize water. Charcoal water filters either chlorgon to remove bacteria or basic carbon blocks.
  
  

Benefits

• Water filters can improve your health and energy, since unnecessary contaminants are removed. The water will also taste better, since the most of the fluoride is removed.
  
  

Considerations

• Water filters range from approximately $20 to over $100. If you are looking for a filter for home usage, opt for a sink attachment or a pitcher with replaceable filters as these are less expensive.