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Local tap is dubious at best and leaded at worst so we fill 5gallon jugs at a filter station the next town over. I'm getting tired of transporting and paying for water, so I'd like to make a filter that won't just clog up with hard water in a week. Anyone have recommendations on where to start?

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[–] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 days ago

Now I am thinking of more aesthetically pleasing options. A pond? Stores vast amounts of water and some plants can also help remove contaminants as well. Then a small filter to pass water through before consumption