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Objectives of a Water Purifier

Purified water provides cleaner water for household needs. Cooking with and drinking purified water helps ensure a family's peace of mind by knowing there is no foreign matter in their water. Many people prefer the flavor of pure water. There are several types of water purification systems, each designed to filter water in a different way.

  1. General Objective

    • The overall purpose of a water purification unit is to filter out any contaminants. This typically includes chemicals that may be intentionally added at water treatment facilities such as fluoride. Other artificial water additives may include salt, chlorine or carbon dioxide. Water treatment plants add these things to ensure that potentially harmful bacteria located in the areas where the water comes from are eradicated and that the water you receive to your home is clean. Today many people are focused on healthier living and while they do not want unclean or untreated water coming into their homes, they worry about the long term effects of chemical water treatment methods on their health. Using water purifiers to help filter out artificial additives from the treatment facility is one more line of defense against naturally occurring and man made water contaminants. (Ref. 2)

    Nutrients

    • One of the problems with water purification systems is that they sometimes filter out good nutrients as well as bad. Normal drinking water should contain some basic nutrients that are essential to our bodies' health. Nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, potassium and trace elements of other minerals are actually necessary. Water purification systems that filter out harmful contaminants may also block these vital minerals. Also, water is alkaline and neutralizes acid. Acid is a naturally occurring byproduct of the human body; our muscles secrete acid while exercising or working. Nutrients found in water help purge the acid form our bodies and restore our natural chemical balance.

    Particulates

    • Another purpose for water purifiers is to remove solid particulate matter form water. Solid particle filters are designed to catch solid particles and remove them from drinking water. Cloudy or dirty water is typically caused by tiny pieces of solid matter in the water supply. This may include tiny dirt particles, sand or sediment and even rust from the interior of old plumbing lines. The presence of too much iron in water can stain household appliances such as bathtubs and toilets and can even affect the color of clothing when run through the wash. Particulate contamination can also cause water to smell or taste strange.

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