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Water Filters for the Home – Pelican Water Systems

Many pollutants exist in the water we drink, cook and bathe with. It’s important to know what’s in your water and then decide if you’d like to take steps to eliminate any toxins by using a water filter.

As our family moved into our new home in Florida, we took steps to make our home as “clean” as possible. The very first step we took was to install a whole house water filter.

Many pollutants exist in the water we drink, cook and bathe with. It’s important to know what’s in your water and then decide if you’d like to take steps to eliminate any toxins.

Did you know the EPA classifies chlorine as a pesticide? This is the mostly widely known chemical used to treat water to make it sterile. But if we’re trying to get away from pesticides by eating a clean diet, I certainly don’t want to be drinking, cooking or bathing in it. Hundreds of other contaminants (or additives) could be in our water including arsenic, lead, mercury, and solvents.

Many pollutants exist in the water we drink, cook and bathe with. It’s important to know what’s in your water and then decide if you’d like to take steps to eliminate any toxins by using a water filter.

Many of us buy bottled water to drink, forgetting about the water we cook and bathe with. The skin is our largest organ and can absorb many things it comes in contact with including contaminants in the water. Chlorine and other chemicals vaporize into the indoor air, too (primarily when showering). When chlorine vaporizes and combines with other organic compounds in the air, it becomes “chloroform gas“, which can have negative effects on the central nervous system, liver and kidneys. The EPA has also determined that chloroform is a probable human carcinogen (“may cause cancer”).

Let’s do a little math. It’s recommended that each person drink half their weight in water in ounces per day. So for a 150-pound woman, she should drink 75 ounces of water a day. A case of 24-ounce bottled water costs about $5.50. This woman needs to drink 3 bottles a day. If you add this up over the course of a year, her total cost for filtered water is $402. Now multiply that for your family members. It adds up quick, right? And we’re just accounting for drinking water. We haven’t even started adding the numbers for filtered water for cooking or bathing.

Many pollutants exist in the water we drink, cook and bathe with. It’s important to know what’s in your water and then decide if you’d like to take steps to eliminate any toxins by using a water filter.

 Here’s a snapshot of the water filtration system in our garage.

If you’d like to filter your water, where do you start? Several options include:
1. Filtered drinking water – A reverse osmosis system is a great choice. The tank sits under your kitchen sink and you can use this water for drinking and cooking.
2. Filtered water to bathe in – The Pelican shower filter is a simple-to-install filter which costs less than $100.
3. Filtered water for drinking, cooking and bathin – A whole house filtration system is worth investigating. The media inside the Pelican whole house water filter are designed to filter chlorine, chloramines, pesticides, herbicides, pharmaceuticals, industrial solvents and hundreds of other contaminants that may be present in your water. My family has benefited from this choice for over 4 years and we’re very happy with it.

Many pollutants exist in the water we drink, cook and bathe with. It’s important to know what’s in your water and then decide if you’d like to take steps to eliminate any toxins by using a water filter.

The good people at Pelican Water have agreed to give a Deliciously Organic reader one Premium Pelican Shower Filter. The shower filter removes chlorine, chloramines and other synthetic chemicals from the water before it gets to your shower. See widget below for details:

Disclosure: We decided to install a Pelican whole house water filtration system in our home. I wanted to educate readers of Deliciously Organic about the importance of water filtration systems so I contacted Pelican Water and asked them if they would be interested in a sponsored post. I am thankful to be able to work with a company such as Pelican Water which then allows me to create more unique content for you.

 

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248 Comments

  1. Christi Pike

    June 19, 2013 at 11:37 am

    Wow...I had never thought of the body absorbing the unfiltered water into our system. I thought that I was doing so good by having a filter on the fridge for drinking water. I think that it would be awesome to put in a whole home filtration system like yours!
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  7. Kristy

    June 19, 2013 at 11:44 am

    I would love to have a filtration system for my whole house. Realistically I can probably only afford to look into getting a filter for my kitchen so winning one for the shower would be excellent.
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  9. Karen

    June 19, 2013 at 11:47 am

    I've always wanted a whole house water filtration system, it just hasn't been in the budget. I do like the idea of a shower filter system, especially since our water system adds flouride amoung other contaminents to our water system, ugh. I hope I WIN.
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  12. Ally

    June 19, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    We would like to filter the entire house's water instead of just . In addition to dealing with contaminants, we would like to soften the water. When we move, I hope to do the whole house filter, too!
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  17. Naomi

    June 19, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    I would love to have a whole house filter, but we are in a rental in which we can't access the place where water enters the house. Hoping to move soon to a better place. But yes, I want ALL my water filtered. Right now I use a shower filter, and I let my drinking/cooking water rest for 24 hours or more before using, keeping about three and a half gallons going at a time. Takes a lot of counter space :(
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  23. Rachel

    June 19, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    We are moving into a new home soon and I would love to get a whole home filtration system set up but until we have the money to do that for now we let all our drinking water sit out to aerate out many of the chemicals (we live somewhere where our water isn't fluoridated which is awesome!) and at the moment that is about it. We hope to have filtered drinking/cooking water if nothing else soon at the new home!
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  28. Rachel

    June 19, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    I would really love to win this! I live in Apollo Beach, FL and the water here is horrible! You can see small particles floating around when you run water from the faucet into a drinking glass. I have to use gallon water for cooking/drinking. The bathing water is definitely not good for my skin. It makes me itch. With a baby on the way I know I need to change something, but because I rent I can not add the whole house filtration. I need to get the Pelican shower filter and faucet system.
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  31. Laurie

    June 19, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    We definitely need a filtration system for our house! I'm not sure if it can be filtered out or not but I just found out that we likely have levels of fluoride in our water that are too high. All my kid's teeth are evenly discolored. :-(
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  34. Kelli

    June 19, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    What a blessing this would be! We're moving to Sierra Leone as missionaries, and the water is far from clean. What we will be doing to ensure clean water is researching water filtration systems, so this giveaway is timed well!
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  49. April

    June 19, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    Even though we buy filtered water in large jugs, my sons love drinking out of the sink, because the water is so cool and refreshing. I would love a whole house filter to make life simpler and my mind easier. We work so hard to fill everyone up with good nutritious organic food and then realize the water we bathe in is so contaminated.
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  58. Nancy Young

    June 19, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    Congrats! We bought a Pelican water system about 5 years ago. We love it! Living in a rural area brings some definite problems with the water. We have city water, however, when I had to clean the TANK of the toilet due to yucky water, it was time. There was also the fact that the turnips we watered with the city water died! We have 65 acres with a large garden and a cabin. We put in a system to cover ALL the property. It has been worth every penny. Even before we moved here and lived in the city, we filtered our drinking water and had a filtering shower head. I would encourage anyone to make this purchase.
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  67. Lori

    June 19, 2013 at 6:51 pm

    My daughter is extremely allergic to metals (and dust) and she is coming home to live with us while she tries to recover her health. Your post just reminded me that this is another area (home water filter) that I need to consider to help her get her health back. It's all so overwhelming. I would love to give this filter a try.
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  70. bob raymond

    June 19, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    There was a report recently in USA Today that talked about tests they ran on shower filters and most of them did not remove much of the chlorine. I would love to know how the Pelican compared to the others.
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  72. Kimberly Cheatum

    June 19, 2013 at 8:22 pm

    We have a whole house water system and it is great!! I would highly recommend one to everyone! It is worth the investment in your family's health. There are long terms consequences to the contaminants in the water. I would love to win one to give to my elderly mother!
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  77. Megan

    June 19, 2013 at 11:03 pm

    This was a good reminder for me. Our fridge filter needs replacing asap! We used to use a shower filter, but it was a pain to install. This one looks nice. I will have to give it a try. Thanks for the info.
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  88. julia scott

    June 20, 2013 at 8:11 am

    we need to put a filtration system in our house. we recently replaced all the old pipes, now we just need a filtration system. when you turn on the faucet in the bathroom, rust comes out. its awful!
    Reply to this comment

  93. Wendi

    June 20, 2013 at 8:13 am

    I would love to have filtered shower water. I hate knowing the toxins my family is subjected to each time they hop in the shower to "clean" themselves. Ugh! Thank you for this opportunity!
    Reply to this comment

  94. Kelly Harrington

    June 20, 2013 at 8:15 am

    I love the idea of a shower water filter!! I live in a condo community currently so I wouldn't be able to change the water for the whole house. But I could definitely do it for my shower!! Thanks for such a cool and unique giveaway!! Kelly
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  97. Jamie Underill

    June 20, 2013 at 8:22 am

    I need to filter fluoride for I am hypothyroid.....also gave kids. Right now all I have is Brita and my hubby doesn't "get" why you need to filter so no filter system expense for me anytime soon. :-(
    Reply to this comment

  102. Amy K

    June 20, 2013 at 8:28 am

    I rent so a whole water system isn't going to be a reality for a while. I've researching water filtration systems for under the sink so thank you for the article and your insite! I would love love love to get a shower head.
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  109. Jacalyn

    June 20, 2013 at 9:27 am

    I've always had a filter on kitchen sink, refrigerator & shower, but would love to have one in whole house. I don't like the smell of chlorine, knowing it's all around me, especially in bath water. :-( May all be Blessed in the opportunity! :-)
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  113. Chelsea Bates

    June 20, 2013 at 9:43 am

    I would ultimately love to have a whole house filtration system, but until that time comes a shower and sink system would be great. Thank you for the great info and I will be looking into them more!
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  120. Bailey

    June 20, 2013 at 10:10 am

    What's the point of filtering your water if you're then going to run it through PVC pipes? The number of toxins that leach out of them and into your water is disgusting. I am ALL for having whole house filtration (I want to do it in my house eventually) but you have to think about what the water then runs through after you've filtered it.
    Reply to this comment

  129. Emily

    June 20, 2013 at 10:49 am

    Thanks for this post. I did not realize how much water filtration has changed in the 8 years since I looked into a system. I am going to look into a whole house system again. Thanks for updating me.
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  130. Hannah

    June 20, 2013 at 10:51 am

    Thanks for the great information! I'm glad to see that others are becoming better informed and turning to greener living. My parents have installed shower filters in their home, and now that I'm moving out, I intend to do the same in my apartment. Eventually I would love to install a home one (once I own a home). Thanks for all your great tips and recipes! I love keeping up with your posts :)
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  132. Mary

    June 20, 2013 at 11:07 am

    With regard to chlorine, I'm interested to know what levels are acceptable -- for instance, we swim in chlorinated pools safely (right?), but rinse off afterwards. So I'm guessing at one point in history, a specific amount of chlorine in municipal water sources was recommended, and there are those who oppose it and those who support it. I'd love a whole-house filtering system, especially one that involves osmosis because I'm also uncomfortable with fluoride, but I'm interested to see what, if any, clinical tests or studies have been done that isolate the physiological effects of these two chemicals.
    Reply to this comment

  141. Shelly

    June 20, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    I have definitely thought about getting a filter for home. My husband and son both have allergies, and I think it would help them tremendously! Thanks for the informative post!
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  142. Cassandra Kelton

    June 20, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    I would love to do a whole house filter system. I currently use bottled water or a faucet filter for drinking and some cooking and fermenting foods but I can't afford anything else. Would be amazing to win this!
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  143. Marjorie George

    June 20, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    I would love to have a whole house filter with the fluoride filter too. We filter our drinking water & use a shower filter. A new shower filter would be great. Thanks!
    Reply to this comment

  145. Dana Alvey

    June 20, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    I would love to have a reverse osmosis system for our home! We live on Bolling AFB in DC, which is two minutes from the DC water treatment plant... I'm certain out water is filled with chemicals! I read the review and water quality report for DC and it says they use a mixture of ammonia and chlorine to 'clean' the water!! And the disclosure at the bottom says that the elderly or small children should not drink the hot tap water!! We use a filtering jug, but I know that isn't enough to remove the toxins. We are researching the best option for us.
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  152. renee yarbrough

    June 20, 2013 at 7:12 pm

    Thank you for the ongoing education about cleaning our environment, as well as our food. I am intrigued by all the ways that pollutants find their way into our homes, foods and bodies...and really appreciate you showing the spotlight on how to make our world cleaner.
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  155. Patty

    June 20, 2013 at 8:31 pm

    I'd love to have a whole house system. I'm extremely sensitive to chlorine so we have a shower filter and buy bottled water. It would sure be nice not to have to lug those big bottles!
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  160. Sharon Drake

    June 21, 2013 at 6:08 am

    Love the idea of the shower filter or whole house filter. Just a question: how easy was it to install the whole house filter? Did you need a plumber did you do it yourself? Thanks.
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  163. Nydia

    June 21, 2013 at 8:00 am

    It's so terrifying that so many toxins are in our water, food, even air in some areas.... I'm just taking little steps hopefully in the right directions to make my family healthier... Thanks for the great article!
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  167. Jenny C.

    June 21, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    We don't have a water filter because they are so expensive, but I would love to try one! We have well water, so I hope it doesn't have some of the same chemicals that city water contains.
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  174. Melissa B

    June 21, 2013 at 6:24 pm

    We have a Berkey filter for drinking and cooking water, but never really knew what to do about bath water. So our next step would be to have something like this shower head to help lessen our exposure. This is a great option and thanks for sharing!
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  182. Alexis D

    June 22, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    I have a Berkey water filter for me and my family (hubby and two kids) but once we have our own house we will be installing a whole house water filter. The next important thing is getting a shower water filter - I have been stalling for too long on buying one!
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  186. c

    June 23, 2013 at 8:43 am

    We have a reverse osmosis system under the sink. It is so much cheaper and convenient then than the delivered water we used to get. We even ran a hose to our fridge for the ice and cold water.
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  192. Jennifer

    June 24, 2013 at 11:07 am

    My family uses a shower filter and a Berkey water filter for cooking and drinking. I would really love a full house system. I think about the chlorine every time I water my vegetable garden. Usually rain water would be enough, but we haven't had rain for over 2 weeks, which is unusual for us. Thank you for this opportunity.
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  193. Anne

    June 24, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    Using a chlorine filter for showers and bathtubs is essential. I have used a RO system and am looking into alkaline water purification to remove chemicals and maintain pH. Anything we do to decrease chemicals is better for our long term health. Thanks Carrie for asking "why" and finding answers!!
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  194. Jamie Johnston

    June 24, 2013 at 2:57 pm

    Thanks for the info Carrie. I never thought about a whole water system before, or really anything other than drinking water. We're renting now, but I'm definitely going to look into what we can do!
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  202. Kelea

    June 25, 2013 at 9:54 am

    After my last pregnancy I developed an allergy to metals. I think its possible the water in our house is high in metals that is giving me eczema now, I will have to start considering a whole house filter for our water to eliminate this problem. This is exactly what I need!
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  221. Anastacia Parenti

    June 25, 2013 at 10:55 am

    I would absolutely love an whole house filter system. As an active duty military family, a portable system that we could take with us from house to house would be ideal!!! Do you know if Pelican offers this?? Something I definitely want to research! Thank you for all that you do!!!
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    • Deliciously Organic

      June 25, 2013 at 11:09 am

      The systems are a bit difficult to transfer (we are military also) so I recommend the sink osmosis filter and the shower filters. We installed the osmosis in several homes (even base housing) and then took it with us when we moved.
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      • Jessica

        June 25, 2013 at 12:01 pm

        We are also active duty AF and I was wondering about installing in base housing. I'm sure it may vary from place to place but thanks for answering that question! Have you ever done a whole house filter in a base house?
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  224. Tami S.

    June 25, 2013 at 11:18 am

    I would like to get a whole house water system to insure that our family has good, pure water. We currently purchase bottled water for drinking and filtered water for cooking with.
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  225. Eileen Loughman

    June 25, 2013 at 11:19 am

    We need one, I priced them but they are just too much right now. We just installed a new water softener which is a must where we live. Maybe I'll get lucky :) Or maybe I will just have to wait until next year :)
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  229. Kimberly Hair

    June 25, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    I moved to Florida almost 3 years ago (from Tennessee) and could immediately tell the difference in the water supply. Dry skin. Dry hair. I've been using a Culligan shower head filter, but would love to give this Pelican filter a try. Thanks!
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  230. Amanda Snyder

    June 25, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    I would love to have a whole house system! I am in the process of saving my pennies for one. I am trying to cut out all flouride. I go to the store and load up on their filtered water twice a week (I drink close to a gal of water a day). But right now I have no protection from our water in the shower or laundry.
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  231. Monika T.

    June 25, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    I would absolutely love one of these! I use a pitcher filter and have been waiting to get a whole home filter or even just a shower filter until I feel that I'm settled somewhere (I've moved around much and have lived in apartments) but I am so ready to just make the change now, regardless of where I am (well, until I can save up to get one, that is!).
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  235. Jennifer

    June 25, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    I know I am fortunate living in Portland Oregon to have some of the cleanest drinking water in the country - I don't know about the chlorine content though, so I would love to have a filter!
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  237. Angelia

    June 25, 2013 at 7:07 pm

    I would love to try a shower filter. I think it would be great to not have to think about the water at all once a whole house system is installed. Our family loves the taste of water filtered through a Berkey water filter......but it would be wonderful to be able to also wash hands, etc with no worries. Thanks for the giveaway and the product recommendation.
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  240. Carissa Blossom

    July 4, 2013 at 5:13 am

    This is such a great post! I had never thought about the way in which I may be absorbing chemicals through unfiltered water in the shower! I live in Singapore, so I unfortunately can't benefit from this giveaway but I have already emailed my parents suggesting they invest in the whole house system you are recommending! Now I have to go and see if they have something like this in my country... Thanks!
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  241. Robyn Wagner

    October 17, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    My husband and I just installed a whole house water softener and filtration system. Our drinking water is filtered by reverse osmosis. We have since read a lot about RO water being acidic and bad for you. Do you or any readers have any insight and thoughts on this?
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  243. Alexis

    March 19, 2018 at 1:11 am

    At home, we have fresh water from an artesian spring, but when travelling, it is great to have bamboo charcoal filters to take away the strange tastes of various ‘foreign’ waters – we get small sticks to put into our metal water bottles.
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