Keeping it clean: water purification as an amenity

Property owners and managers have an effective marketing tool in the use of water purification systems as amenities. Owners and managers should have their water tested before selecting a purifier to determine the types of harmful chemicals and organisms that are in the water. Both local health agencies and Environmental Protection Agency-certified private laboratories conduct tests at a cost of about $25 to $100 for a basic test. Maintenance, which costs between $25 and $100 per year, is a good investment because it results in long-term reductions in the costs of plumbing fixtures and repairs. Property managers can choose from several types of purifiers, including reverse-osmosis units, distillers, and carbon filters.