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It’s not the case that every home needs a water softener and a water filter. A water softener targets hardness minerals (calcium and magnesium), which cause limescale whereas a water filter addresses other contaminants such as heavy metals, nitrates and pesticides, as well as taste and odour issues in drinking water.

Ceramic filters are great 'polishers' of water that is already of fairly high quality, improving taste and odour and removing some basic contaminants, but they are a two hundred year old technology that cannot combat modern man-made dissolved chemicals, salts and a wide range of heavy metals.

If you’ve ever contemplated buying a water filter and searched for options in Spain, you’ve likely encountered numerous companies promising crystal-clear, pure, and safe drinking water. However, the reality is that there is no one-size-fits-all water filter solution.

In Almeria, no two homes have the same issues with water. Even neighbors can receive water from different sources and have different testing results. Sediment, Carbon, and RO filters all serve different purposes, from improving taste and smell to producing almost pure water. The key is using the right filter technology for your water quality. The starting point is a water test to help you choose the right system for your circumstances.

Although Spain's drinking water is regulated, and largely safe to drink, rural areas like Almeria have a few water quality challenges that range from contaminants to unpleasant taste and occasional cloudiness.

Hard water problems in Spain are common, and bad tasting tap water often the norm. You're left wondering - "Do I need a water softener, or a water filter?"