Water Filtration vs Purification – Get the Facts!

We all now know the importance of safe and pure drinking water, but before you zero in on the kind of purification systems for your home, you should know the difference between filtration and purification. Should you get home one of the water filters or should you opt for one of the best water purifiers? There are many purifier models, but what should one look for in the best water purifiers in India? Before you check out the models and features, read on for more on the filtration vs purification debate.

 Filtration

 Water filtration is a process wherein any kind of impurities are prevented from staying in or entering water by way of a barrier or a filter. Boiling is also a filtration method. Filters could be a porous material like activated carbon. However, filters are not highly effective in removing every kind of toxin, especially biological ones, from water. Filters won’t be able to remove viruses from water. Also, many filters are low-cost when compared to purifiers.

 Purification

 On the other hand, a purifier uses reverse osmosis, deionisation or ultraviolet technologies to remove all kinds of contaminants present in water. In fact, purifiers with HEPA filters can remove impurities up to the size of 0.3 micron at an efficiency of 99.97 percent.

 Reverse osmosis is a highly effective process wherein water is passed under high pressure via a membrane. It is useful if the water you consume is supplied from groundwater sources via a bore well. Such water typically contains a high concentration of total dissolved solids. It can render your water hard and also in many cases harmful. A UV purifier helps remove any kind of microorganisms such as bacteria or viruses in the water. There are purifiers that have both the features, and are called universal purifiers.

 Before you choose…

 The difference between filtration and purification is that in the former, impurities are prevented from entering water while in purification, impurities are removed from water.

 When you choose a system for your home, you should consider the water source. If you live in a neighbourhood where water is supplied from groundwater sources, you could pick an RO system. If the water is supplied from a lake or a freshwater source you could opt for a UV one.

 Modern-day water purification systems also have filtration systems combined as part of the features. There are also any smart features that today’s purifiers come with, such as a mineral guard where essential minerals are retained and a taste enhancer. Choose wisely ad stay healthy!

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