Water is the matrix of life. There is no existence without it, but water in its raw state is rarely suitable for drinking. It often contains contaminants that can be harmful to human health.
The Latin phrase ‘Aqua pura is Aqua vitae’ translates to ‘pure water is the water of life.’ Thanks to scientific advancements, we now have devices that protect us against waterborne diseases.
A water purifier is a remarkable device that transforms raw tap water, making it taste refreshing and ensuring it is safe. By filtering out impurities, it turns ordinary tap water into perfectly drinkable water.
The 8 Stage Water Filter is an excellent addition for benchtop purifiers.
Modern purifiers use sophisticated technologies, including Reverse Osmosis (RO), UV purification, and Activated Carbon. These work together to remove harmful particles, kill bacteria, and eliminate chlorine odors, ensuring your family stays safe from issues like dysentery and gastrointestinal infections.
Untreated water can host bacteria, algae, viruses, fungi, and minerals that are invisible to the naked eye. A benchtop water purifier acts as a barrier, eliminating these microorganisms to make the water perfectly suitable for drinking.
By preventing contamination, these purifiers save us from various unsafe bacterial and viral conditions that can spread quickly through households.
Not all filters are equal. For example, granular charcoal is less effective at removing heavy pollutants like mercury or volatile organic chemicals (VOCs). A sub-micron solid block carbon filter is a superior system that captures a wider range of contaminants.
In areas with acidic water, lead can dissolve from pipes into your drinking supply. By slightly increasing the pH and adding small amounts of phosphate ions, water filters can create insoluble lead salts on the pipe surfaces, significantly reducing the amount of lead in your water.
Reverse Osmosis is widely considered the most comprehensive method of large-scale water purification. It works by applying mechanical pressure to dirty water, forcing pure water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane while leaving contaminants behind.
This is the most common method found in home water filters. Water passes through activated charcoal, which acts like a magnet for impurities, effectively removing chlorine, sediment, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Ion Exchange: Many systems use a zeolite resin bed to swap undesirable Calcium (Ca2+) and Magnesium (Mg2+) ions with benign Sodium (Na+) or Potassium (K+) ions. This process effectively "softens" hard water.
The Result: The outcome is essentially deionized water that prevents scale buildup in your kettle and pipes. Some high-end filters also include small amounts of silver ions, which provide an antiseptic effect to keep the filter clean.
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