Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that have been found in water sources around the world, and research into their effects is ongoing. Filtration can reduce them if you want an extra margin.
What they are
Microplastics are fragments smaller than five millimeters, shed from products, packaging, and synthetic materials as they break down.
The sources
They enter water from runoff, wastewater, and the breakdown of plastic waste, and they are now widespread.
The filter
Reverse osmosis and fine filtration remove the larger particles, while the science on the smallest ones is still developing.
The practical
A quality point-of-use filter is a reasonable choice for peace of mind. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In Allen, the utility can tell you what is tested for.
The filter
Fine filtration and reverse osmosis reduce the larger particles, and a point-of-use filter is the practical choice for drinking water.
The call
Understand what your water contains. Call 888-217-3585 and Allen Plumbing Pros will match you with an Allen pro.
Plumbing in Allen: what to know
In Allen, hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Collin County — from Fairview, Parker and Lucas to ZIP codes like 75013, 75070, 75002 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Allen?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Allen Plumbing Pros will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Allen.