Patent ID: 7776209
Filing Date: 2010-08-17
Classification: C02F

Abstract:
1. A modular water treatment system comprising: at least two filter components selected from a group comprising a particulate filter component, a taste and odor filter component, a lead and mercury filter component, in combination with a water softener component, and a water disinfection component, each of said at least two filter components comprising a separate modular filter compartment and a catch basin to collect spilled water resulting from replacement of said filter component within said modular filter compartment; a plurality of interfaces for coupling to said components; plumbing lines providing flow communication between said components, said plumbing lines comprising a system water inlet and a system water outlet; a controller configured to control the flow of water through said system; one or more sensors configured to repeatedly transmit a signal representing a sensor value to said controller, wherein said controller is configured to detect a faulty sensor; and a by-pass valve configured to water bypassing one or more of said components responsive to sensor output.