Top water purifier types used globally

Like Leonardo da Vinci said, “Water is the driving force of all living beings.” Without water, there is no life. And, in the past few years, the importance of having safe water has been highlighted. Factors such as industrialization, over use of pesticides and damages caused through various climatic changes giving rise to impurities, have made the purification of water essential.

There are different water purifying styles and methods used.

1. Boiling Water

In both urban and rural areas, boiling the water is still practiced.  It is an ancient process of eradicating the germs in the water. And another added advantage is that it is cost efficient. Although it kills most of the microorganisms, impurities like sand, dust, etc. are not removed, as they don’t dissolve in the water.

2. Bio-sand filter

Bio-sand filter is a unique water purifying style, which is used in villages and rural areas. It is also used locally as it is easy to maintain and has no on-going costs. Water from springs, wells, lakes, etc. is used. The water is poured on top of the water whenever needed. The raw water passes through biological layers of sand. The water, after travelling through the gravel, comes out of the spout.

3. Candle Water Purifiers

These kinds of purifiers are used in kitchens and have a simple operating mechanism. The candle has minute pores and any particle with the size larger than the pores gets blacked out and cannot pass. Its advantage is that it requires no electricity but it still fails to purify the water thoroughly and water still needs to be boiled before consumption.

4. RO purification

RO Water Purifier

Reverse osmosis is the most commonly used water purification method today. RO uses membrane technology to eradicate the dissolved impurities and germs from water. The downside is that it alters the taste of water and might remove the essential mineral nutrients from the water. Most of the water purifying companies, which provide the products for home and office use, have RO purification technology. However, the drinking water standards of consumers have increased.  Therefore, the water purifying company Kent has produced a mineral RO technology that has an advanced technology that retains the taste of the water and mineral content of water.

Water is purified in more than these 4 types mentioned. However, these types are most commonly used for regular drinking and home use.

The dangers of drinking water without purifying

Due to rapid development, tremendous increase in population, heavy industrialization, increase in carbon footprint etc., the pollution level in our water bodies has increased tremendously.  More than 50% of people in India do not have access to clean drinking water.

The presence of contaminants in water can lead to health issues, including gastrointestinal illness, reproductive problems, and neurological disorders. Infants, young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people whose immune systems are compromised because of AIDS, chemotherapy, or transplant medications, may be especially susceptible to illness from some contaminants.

With the constant rise of water-borne diseases, it is necessary that we use water purifiers to obtain clean drinking water. However, before you purchase a water purifier, you should have your water checked for the types of contaminants present.

Here’s a look at some of the impurities present in water -

1) Bacteria and Viruses - These microorganisms can lead to numerous complications like nausea, food poisoning, cholera etc.
2) Fluoride - Even though it is a compound that does have several positives, it can be toxic to the nerves. It can stain your teeth despite the fact that it can clean teeth too.
3) Chlorine – In large amounts, this chemical can affect the respiratory system as well as leave a bad taste.
4) Lead – Considered as one of the most poisonous amongst metals. It has the capability of causing permanent damage to our nervous system, the brain as well as the kidneys.
5) Mercury – The negative effects of this poisonous metal are well documented. This metal is known to affect the brain and other internal organs.

These contaminants reach our drinking water via various means. Let’s have a close look at the reasons.

1) Urbanization: The last few decades have witnessed a dramatic population increase. This has increased the demand for clothes, housing and food. As more cities and towns are being built, farmers have increased the use of fertilizers to produce more food. These fertilizers seep through the soil and contaminate water bodies. The increase in construction activities, increasing discharge of chemicals from industries to produce more materials has also done a great deal of damage to our water bodies.
2) Untreated Sewage: Sewage, garbage and liquid waste of households and factories are discharged into rivers and lakes. Harmful chemicals and toxins, which make the water poisonous for aquatic animals and plants, are present heavily in this untreated water.
3) Industrial Waste: Industrial waste contains pollutants like lead, asbestos, petrochemicals and mercury, which makes it extremely harmful to both people and the environment. Industrial waste is discharged into lakes and rivers by using fresh water, contaminating the water.

The above-mentioned factors have given rise to the need of low cost water purifiers. It is imperative to have a water filter in our kitchens, irrespective of the source of water supply. Kent, a brand that is known as the House of Purity, has come up with a number of innovative water purifiers, over the years.

How water filter can help you Detox efficiently?

Over the years, detoxifying the body has become a very important regime for staying healthy. Detoxifying has numerous health benefits. However, there is a long list of all the different ideas, types and hypes of detoxification. Many of them are just over rated while the majors are often not considered. 

A detox where you starve and drink liters of fluid for a short-term, is not always the best nor a great idea. The awareness of increasing chemicals and toxins in the air we breathe, the soil our food is grown in, or the water we drink is reality and unfortunately, there is no escaping from it. 

Here’s a look at different means of detoxification - 

1) Eat right: Adding foods that naturally detox in your everyday diet can be extremely beneficial. These should be in addition to a whole, real foods diet. They are also very easy to digest and full of nutrients, which is an added bonus in the detox process. Fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes aid the body in flushing out toxins and jump starting the digestive tract with enzymatic processes. Lemon juice aids the liver in its cleansing processes. Try starting each morning with a warm glass of lemon water. Green plants will help give a chlorophyll-boost to your digestive tract and are very cleansing to your system. Other foods like: Onions, carrots, artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, kale, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, beet, turmeric, and oregano are great to help cleanse the body. These are high in naturally occurring sulphur and glutathione. Sulphur helps the liver detoxify harmful chemicals. It’s important to add raw veggies to your diet, as the digestive enzymes are very beneficial in the natural detox process.

2) Exercise: Not only does exercise make you feel better, but also it’s an easy way to help your body in its natural detoxification process. Exercise promotes the detoxification process giving all systems of the body a boost. As you exercise, the blood circulates throughout the body, bringing nutrients to all the organs and muscles. As you do aerobic exercise you build up a sweat and toxins are released through the pores of the skin. It’s important to rinse off after heavy sweating to help rid the body of those toxins.

3) Drink water: Drinking water will ensure that toxins and waste from the body are flushed out and that it transports nutrients to where they are needed. Our kidney system is unique in its filtering capabilities and totally dependent upon water in order for it to work. The kidneys remove waste products from the blood, eliminate toxic substances in the urine, and receive water-soluble toxins from the liver for processing. They filter voluminous amounts of blood each day and in doing so maintain the body’s water balance and excrete toxins and excess fluid through the bladder. Daily fluid intake is essential for our bodies to function efficiently. However, we must ensure that we consume clean water for effective results. Traditional methods of water purification like boiling and cloth filtration do not effectively eliminate contaminants. Drink water that has been purified by a water filter for best results.

A vivid description of RO water purifiers

Reverse Osmosis (RO) is a water purification technology that uses a semi permeable membrane to remove impurities from drinking water. In reverse osmosis, an applied pressure is used to overcome osmotic pressure, a colligative property that is driven by chemical potential, a thermodynamic parameter. Reverse osmosis can remove many types of molecules and ions from solutions, including bacteria, and is used in both industrial processes and the production of clean drinking water.

Reverse Osmosis (RO) purification process is essential and effective in reducing harmful dissolved impurities like arsenic, fluorides, heavy metals, etc. During purification, conventional RO water purifiers waste a very high percentage of water (around 80%) while retaining only 20% of purified water. The amount of water wasted was serious concern for Kent, keeping in mind the fact that many people do not have access to water, leave alone clean drinking water.

Keeping all these factors in mind, Kent has developed an innovative and patented technology, which offers no water wastage in RO purifiers. The heart of this technology is a computer-controlled process wherein the membrane is washed automatically and more than 50% of water intake is recovered as purified water. The remaining rejected water is stored in a separate ‘Reject Water Tank’, which can be utilized by consumers for household purposes. The final result is no water wastage. This technology can be found in Kent Supreme water purifier.

This innovative machine is backed up with Kent's patented Mineral RO technology that provides double purification of RO + UV + UF. This technology removes even dissolved impurities such as chemicals and salts. The TDS controller maintains essential natural minerals, thereby providing safe drinking water, which is ideal for consumption. Unlike UV and only RO purifiers, Kent Supreme removes dissolved impurities like chemicals, pesticides, rust, etc. in water while retaining essential natural minerals that are required in drinking water.

Kent Supreme can purify water from different sources such as bore-wells, overhead storage tanks, water tankers and even municipal taps. The technology in Kent Supreme allows the user to adjust the TDS level of purified water and thus breaks the myth that RO purifier can only be used for raw water having TDS level greater than 500 ppm.

The fully automatic operation present in Kent Supreme allows the purifier to begin purification whenever water level in the purified and water storage tank falls below maximum. Level sensors ensure that the purifier is automatically shut off when either of the tanks is full. This ensures trouble free operation without the need of manual intervention.

All these features make Kent Supreme one of the best water purifiers in India.

Water Filters: The need of the hour!

Accessibility to clean drinking water has been a source of concern for many. Reports of how dangerous metals like lead, and various chemicals being detected in our drinking water, keep surfacing every now and then. Water has been polluted to a great extent due to industrialization, the use of pesticides and fertilizers, deforestation, drought, poor maintenance of water bodies, etc.

In small doses, consumption of heavy metals and other impurities is permissible. However, if consumed daily in large doses, they can turn into a permanent health problems having significant impact on your life.

Traditional water purification methods such as boiling and cloth filtration have limited results. They are either effective on dissolved impurities or on suspended ones. Due to these reasons, nowadays many people seek purified water, and the most economical way to get it, is by bringing home a good water filter.

Drinking water purified by a water purifier ensures you are not consuming any impurities that can damage your health. Water that has gone through a purifier will have lesser bacteria, fewer heavy metals and lesser chemical pollutants, as compared to the water fresh out of the tap.

Apart from removing impurities and providing safe drinking water, many water purifiers also remove the unpleasant taste and odor of the water (if any). The more advanced water purifiers, such as Kent’s Mineral RO, remove both suspended and dissolved impurities along with TDS. These water purifiers ensure important minerals are retained in the water during the purification process, thus improving its taste and texture. This water when used for cooking results in a huge difference in the taste of certain food items.

The highly advanced water purifier by Kent uses a combination of RO + UV + UF + TDS control to
provide the safest drinking water possible.

Financially speaking, the benefits of a water purification system can be summed up in a single phrase - “It's a lot cheaper, and probably better than bottled water.” Bottled water, in many cases, is actually just regular tap water that is run through a commercial water purifier. A large chunk of what you pay for a bottle of water is used for its advertising, and fancy packaging.

This has led to the emergence of companies like Kent, which have won the trust of many with its reliable and innovative water purifiers.