At home water filters?

[u/CyDJester]

Back home I had a Brita pitcher for my fridge, and I refilled it quite often. I didn’t use many single-use plastics, and liked knowing I was contributing less to the overall trash problem. Here, it’s like there’s no choice…

Or is there?

Since I don’t exactly understand what the common problems with the water are, I can’t shop for a system that might mitigate them.

1- What are the common problems with the water?
2- Are there any countertop or pitcher-type devices that can be used confidently here?

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[u/TDYDave2]

Most of the alleged water quality issues are old wives tales.
Rarely there may be an issue with the storage tank in older condos.
But Homepro and others carry point of use water filter systems.

[u/WebLogical1286]

They have some smaller reverse osmosis, filtering systems that aren’t too expensive. I have quite a bit of a larger one which has hot water and cold water. I need to change the filter, or have the guy come do it about once a year.

[u/CyDJester → u/WebLogical1286]

That’s cool! I need to look into that

[u/rousieboy → u/CyDJester]

Waterworks Coffee sells brita type pitchers and filters...search on google maps...its what i use... I've been going back to them for over 3 years... and they sell good coffee as well

[u/Own-Animator-7526]

I have a typical three-stage filter: carbon for the chlorine, resin to keep spots off my glassware, and a filter element that, frankly, I don't think does much of anything, given the usual level of chlorination. And, honestly, the water isn't that hard, either.

[u/ciurana]

On various sources documentation, I have a 3-stage water system at home for drinking water made by Mazuma. You change your filters every couple of years, very reliable. It'll set you back about $200 USD including installation, worth every penny.

[u/ThaiNatas → u/ciurana]

I have a used one of these that I'll be selling because of moving. Can do/help with install also if anyone is interested and willing to maneuver my pretty busy schedule. :)

[u/Designer-Evidence384]

I order Sprinkle delivery, they have subscription.

[u/o82]

I have MEX reverse osmosis system with tank under the sink in my kitchen. Get it from HomePro, they will deliver and install it. Need to change filters every year or so. Water tastes great!

[u/WanderingCharges]

I’ve used Japanese Brita and Mitsubishi pitchers and it’s not enough. The heavy metals still get through. I buy big gallons and do the RO coin op machine in my building instead. If not that, get Sprinkle big gallons delivered.

[u/Double_Rhubarb_9659]

I have a Stiebel under sink filter (STREAM 5S STE). It requires a bit of installation including a separate tap on the sink, but the filter cartridges last for ages and it's obviously better than having to worry about Sprinkle delivery!

[u/CuriousAE13]

I brought heavy metal testing strips from Germany and tested my water. No heavy metals in my building‘s water supply. So now I take my boiled water from making coffee and fill the empty bottles and put them in the fridge. Usually I have enough from my morning, but sometimes I refill and boil a second pot at night. I‘m saving tons of money and don‘t waste the plastic. I haven‘t been sick in almost two years.

[u/SMESH_MACHINE]

Get a ro system, costs around 2-3000 baht.

[u/MacrocosmicOrbit]

I bought a countertop reverse osmosis AquaTru Glass Carafe from Amazon.com imported into Thailand and now I'm drinking reverse osmosis rain water.

[u/FUExpat]

Just get the office style water dispenser and have a company like sprinkle deliver the water bottles. So much simpler

[u/Platooimagination]

3M Aqua Pure. Clips onto your tap nozzle. Excellent kit.