Thessaloniki: Which Are The Best Water Filters?

Which are the best water filters for Thessaloniki?

The main and most significant problem in Thessaloniki is water and how harmful it is to our health. At the time when these lines were written (June 2018), the Thessaloniki network was disbanded for the third time since the beginning of the year, causing residents to experience intense water shortages. Those "lucky" few with water, they had watter which was dirty and full of mud. Last year (2017), oil balls appeared in the Kalochori aqueduct.

Chlorine that contains city water basically disinfects water from various pathogens, but we do not want it in our glass. This is because chlorine generates several byproducts, one of which is chloroform. It affects the odor and taste of water, which is also affected by other factors such as salts, soil, industrial waste, color, nitrates and various other substances contained in the water we drink. The solution is, of course, domestic water filters. Let's look at some filters that are suitable for the city of Thessaloniki:

WATTS Countertop filter

Connect to your kitchen faucet easily and quickly in seconds and without the help of a plumber. It has NSF - USA certification.

With a turn of the switch you enjoy filtered, delicious and crystal clear water, or unfiltered water to wash dishes.

It is manufactured in the USA by the number 1 US company, WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES.

10 years warranty.

The Replacement Active Carbon Filter is made from the coconut crust!

This filter is suitable for most areas of the city. If you upgrade the replacement filter to PREMIUM LRC 0.5μm (able to remove lead) then you can also use it for the city center where the levels of lead are high.

Primato Water Filter

It is American-made and costs 80 euros. Reduces a large list of hazardous contaminants and chemicals and offers crystal clear water.

With a turn of the switch you enjoy filtered, delicious and crystal clear water, or unfiltered water to wash dishes.

10 years warranty.

NSF Certification

Suitable for all areas of the city. If you upgrade the replacement filter to PRIMATO ULTRA PB you will also be able to use it in the city center as this filter is able to reduce lead.

WATTS Double Under-Sink Watter Filter

In some areas of Thessaloniki the water contains enough soil (eg Pilea, Thermi, Kalamaria etc.). If you have soil in your area, then you should place a double filter (either above or below the bench). For example, we recommend this WATTS filter placed beneath your kitchen sink and connected to the cold tap water supply. This means practically that whenever you open your tap in the cold, the water will be filtered.

In the first stage, a solid filter reduces soil, sludge and rust. But it essentially protects the second stage from being blocked. So in the second stage you can put a narrower filter, such as the PREMIUM LRC with a 0.5μm permeability that can even reduce the lead. If you are upgrading to PREMIUM LRC in the second stage, then you can also use this filter for the city center. Otherwise, this filter is suitable for all areas of the city and especially for areas with dirt.

Of course, as with all the filters we have in our store, it comes with a 10 year warranty.

This filter is manufactured in England. It is placed beneath your kitchen counter and features a unique, exclusive faucet only for filtered water. It reduces the most "difficult" harmful substances, heavy metals and a large list of chemicals. It is ideal for the center of Thessaloniki and for areas with high levels of lead.

If you live in an area with plenty of soil in your tap water, then you would prefer a double under-sink filter to reduce soil in the first stage.

If you have any questions or need help, please do not hesitate to contact us at +30 2310 383 588. We will be glad to serve you!