Water filtration system?

[Guest]

I've got a R/O unit that needs some membrane replacement and am considering either repairing it or getting a distillation system. That covers drinking water. I'm on city water, and I'd like to filter the chlorine, and the basement whole-house filters look pretty good to me meaning I don't have to get and maintain filters for sinks, showers, tubs, etc.

Thoughts?

[K Frame]

Distillation systems require a lot of energy to work.

They also produce chemically flat water -- no minerals or anything -- which can make the water taste absolutely flat and lifeless. If you want a BAD cup of coffee, brew a pot with distilled water.

The whole house systems that use 1 or 2 activated carbon filters are good systems, and you don't really have to spend a lot of money unless you're trying to remove iron, lead, or some organic chemicals, which should be less of an issue with city water.

[enfield]

I've used distillation, deionization and RO and am happiest with the RO system.  I'm happiest that I found Honeywell RO systems on clearance at Home Depot several years ago for $70 each.  I bought 3.