How to Hook Up a Water Filter to a Well

Water filters and water filtration systems remove hundreds of microscopic bacteria out of the water we drink and use. This removal is performed by a biological, chemical or physical process inside a full-house water filtration system, an under the sink water filter, or an on-the-tap filter. Well water is not as pure as treated water that is supplied by a water treatment plant. So if you have well water, you should take a step towards improving your health and install a water filtration system.

Things You'll Need

• New whole house water filtration system
• Wrenches
• Scissors or box cutters
• Plumber's tape
• A bucket

Instructions

1. Begin by shutting off the water in your home or building, and drain the pipes. This prevents you from having a huge mess to mop up later.

2. Select a location to place your water filter, very near the intake of your water heater. Make sure the area is easy to reach because the individual filters inside the water filter system will need to be cleaned and replaced several times a year.

   The filter doesn't attach directly to the well system, but rather to the water line that connects the well to the building it supplies, and will work to clean the residues out of the well water.

3. Place a bucket underneath the waterline in the spot you've decided to add your water filter. Use the template enclosed in the water filtration system's packaging to cut the waterline in the appropriate sizes to connect the system.

4. Install the inlet and outlet valves of the water filtration system by fitting the valves into the previously cut holes in the water line. Secure the inlet and outlet valves with the enclosed compressor fittings to seal the holes.

5. Mount the installed filtering system to the wall using the mounting bracket and screws included in the filter's packaging to protect it from carelessness or environmental damage.

6. Turn the water back on in the building and check the filter and its hoses for leaks. If leaks are present, turn the water off again, redrain the pipes and make adjustments. If leaks persist, take the system back to the dealer and request a replacement. Once all leaks have been fixed, wrap the compressor fittings on the main water line with plumber's tape to protect against slow, tiny leaks.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are only concerned with filtering your drinking and cooking water, an on-the-tap filter may be better for your needs. Individual on-the-tap filters can even be purchased for shower heads as well.

• Many water filtration systems are designed to remove certain minerals and bacteria from the water. Testing your water and buying an appropriate filtering system can make an added difference in the quality of your filtered water.