Affordable filtration system that doesn't require waterline connection?

[WaterWitchin]

Originally Posted by estación seca

You must realize our neighbors think we're crazy.

No, my neighbors think my husband is crazy. I tell them I can't get him to stop peeing out the upstairs window.

[Dimples]

Minimizing waste water is a noble goal, but another factor to consider is that our sewer systems in the US were designed with an expected flow of water + solid waste. The widespread adoption of low-water appliances has skewed the ratio of water to solids in some places. This has caused widespread issues that most regular people aren’t aware of. Our current sewer system requires water to function, so don’t fret too much about a small amount of “waste” water. If you can use it to water a plant, awesome, but your 50 gallons a month (or whatever) isn’t the problem.

Source: studied this stuff in college.

[Dimples]

One must also factor in the water used to produce and otherwise get the replacement filters to your door. The amount of water used per pitcher filter cartridge is likely much higher than you would expect, because you have to account for the water used in the original mining of the components, all the way up to the final rinse they get before they’re packaged.

Buying a long-lifespan countertop RO system will reduce your total water usage in the end. It will also generate less trash.

I installed an under counter RO system even though we’re renting because they’re so nice to have.

[estación seca]

Many larger aquarium shops sell reverse osmosis water for less money than buying distilled by the gallon at the grocery store. Bring your own jugs.