Keeping Your Business Clean

Water is an essential resource for life, and it's important to ensure that it's free from contaminants. Purifying water is a critical step in making it safe for drinking, cooking, and other purposes. Here are various methods of water purification and their advantages and disadvantages.

Boiling

Boiling is one of the simplest and most effective methods of water purification. By bringing water to a rolling boil for one minute, harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites are killed. Boiling is an effective method for removing most contaminants, but it does not remove chemicals or minerals from the water. Boiling also requires a heat source and a pot, making it less convenient for outdoor use or during power outages.

Chemical Chlorination

Chlorination is a commonly used method for purifying water in municipal water treatment plants. Chlorine is added to the water to kill bacteria, viruses, and parasites, and then the water is filtered to remove the chlorine. This effectively purifies water, but it may produce a chemical taste in the water if too much is used.

Mechanical Filtration

Filtration is a process that removes impurities from water by passing it through a filter. Filters can be made of ceramic, activated carbon, or other materials, and they can remove a wide range of contaminants, including bacteria, viruses, and chemicals. 

Filters can be used with a water bottle, pitcher, or tap. Using them with a bottle makes them an easily portable water purification method.

Reverse Osmosis

Reverse osmosis (RO) is a method of water purification that removes impurities by forcing water through a semipermeable membrane. RO systems can remove most contaminants, including bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and minerals. 

However, reverse osmosis systems are more expensive and require more maintenance than other methods of water purification. For this reason, they're most often installed in commercial settings.

Ultraviolet Light

Ultraviolet (UV) light is a method of water purification that uses UV light to kill bacteria, viruses, and parasites. UV light systems are convenient and effective, but they are also more expensive than other methods of water purification. UV light systems are not recommended for removing chemicals or minerals from the water.

Distillation

Distillation is a process that removes impurities from water by evaporating it and then condensing the purified water. Distillation systems remove a wide range of contaminants, including bacteria, viruses, and chemicals. Distillation methods are complex and can be large, though. They're not the easiest or most convenient option.

Contact a professional to learn more about water purification.