Water Treatment: How to Purify Tap Water?

Water is an essential element for the life of every human being. In many countries, tap water is treated and controlled before being distributed in domestic networks. But sometimes, this water contains particles that can harm the health of users. Discover in this content, how you can purify tap water!

 Experiment with a Carbon Filter for Faucets

Charcoal filters fit easily into the tap and filter the water when you turn it on. Some of these filters can be connected to the water line under the sink. This allows the water to pass through a carbon bed filter. You can seek advice from a water purification and disinfection specialist.

Charcoal filters are quite affordable, so you can get them without breaking your budget. They remove a variety of contaminants from water, including certain pesticides, chlorine and radon. They also remove certain bacteria and heavy metals such as lead.

However, be careful since some carbon filters remove minerals from the water that are beneficial to health. Most carbon filters do not remove fluoride. Therefore, you should read the packaging of these materials carefully to identify which particles they do and do not remove.

Opt For a Carafe Filter

Using a carafe filter is a very simple solution to rid your water of unwanted particles. It is actually a carafe that is equipped with a filter that significantly reduces scale, chlorine and heavy metals like lead. The filter should be changed regularly depending on your consumption.

You should replace it at least once a month. The carafe filter can hold between 2 and 5 liters of water. It is therefore recommended to clean it frequently with clear water. Very easy to use, it does not require any installation. Moreover, you can buy it at a very reasonable cost. The only drawback is that if your water is very polluted, its filtration is not really efficient.

Try Distillation

Distillation is a process in which water is boiled and the steam collected for consumption. This process removes bacteria, harmful elements such as arsenic and heavy metals such as mercury but it does not remove chlorine or its by-products. To remove this chemical element, a carbon filter will be required. The disadvantage of this method is that it destroys all minerals that are useful to the body.

Set Up a Whole-House Filter.

These filters are placed at the outlet of your water meter. They filter all the water that enters your home. The number of filters you need to install depends on what you want to remove from your water. In order to install efficient filters, it is necessary to determine the composition of your water.

These filters are made up of cartridges that are more or less refined and need to be adjusted according to your needs. We distinguish activated carbon cartridges, clarifying cartridges, anti-scale cartridges, etc. Moreover, you will have to replace your cartridges regularly. The frequency of change depends on the type of cartridges chosen.

Opt for a Reverse Osmosis System

Reverse osmosis is a process in which a large receptacle is connected to the water line under your sink. The water is carried through filters that get rid of contaminants. It is one of the most efficient filtration systems.

When the water exits the osmosis system, it is free of minerals. Most viruses, bacteria and other micro-organisms are also removed. However, the reverse osmosis system does not change the lime content of the water. It is therefore recommended to use an anti-limescale cartridge or a softener.

How do you purify your tap water? Share your tips with us in the comments below!