#1. Prevented Water-Borne Illness As we mentioned above, 3.575 million people die every year as a direct result of water-borne illness. When people without access to purified water resort to drinking from contaminated water sources, someone could easily contract diseases such as cholera, diarrhea, dysentery, hepatitis A, typhoid, and polio. However, a major effect of […]
Understanding the 5 Water Sources
Identifying a water source is the first step in water filtration, understanding the source allows us to break it into categories. Here are the main five water sources: Municipal supply: This can be confusing for some, the city of Los Angeles draws well water for their water treatment plant and blends it with the Colorado […]
5 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Whole House Water System
Choosing the best whole house water system for your home. So, you’ve made the decision to buy a whole house water system. Good for you! It’s a smart decision as a home owner. Your family will enjoy the health and beauty benefits of clean, quality water. And your home will thank you for protecting its […]
Different types of pure water for the lab: What you need to know
There a several types of water purity available depending on what you’re tackling at the bench, from Type III for general use such as rinsing out your beakers, all the way up to Type I+ for sensitive applications like graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GF-AAS). Making the decision on which type of water you need […]
Health Benefits of Purified Water
With so many health and wellness techniques and practices being advertised in today’s world, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Taking steps to get healthy and maintain a healthy lifestyle shouldn’t be a challenge; simplicity is key. Unfortunately, with so much emphasis placed on health regimens that promise big health benefits fast, there is one important […]
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PURE WATER?
A lot of people think that pure water is just plain water in its most natural form. But there’s a lot more to it than that. Pure water actually comes from a water source that undergoes a process to remove all of the existing impurities. So, even though natural water might sound better, the health […]
Benefits of Quality Water
While public water treatment facilities remove major contaminants, they may not necessarily remove impurities that make your water smell and taste as fresh water should, and they may not supplying you with water that is optimal for your health. Water filters provide an extra line of defense against microorganisms that may make you sick or […]
4 Methods to Purify Your Water
It’s extremely important to confirm your water has been purified or treated before drinking. If your water is contaminated and you don’t have bottled water, there are various water purification methods that are used today, and each method has its merits and demerits. Filtering is good for basic water tasks such as sediment and chlorine […]
What is a Reverse Osmosis System and How Does it Work?
Reverse Osmosis (RO) Explained 1. What is RO? ⌄ 2. How does an RO system work? ⌄ 3. How can an RO system benefit you? ⌄ 4. How does RO affect the environment? ⌄ 5. Is RO water good for you? ⌄ 6. Where is an RO system used? ⌄ 7. How do you maintain an RO system? ⌄ What is reverse […]
Purified vs Distilled vs Regular Water: What’s the Difference?
Purified water is water that has been filtered or processed to remove impurities like chemicals and other contaminants. It is usually produced using groundwater or tap water. Through purification, many types of impurities are removed, including (1Trusted Source): Bacteria Algae Fungi Parasites Metals like copper and lead Chemical pollutants Several methods are used to purify […]