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Have you ever wondered why pure water distillers are fast becoming obsolete? This is because they are old technology, extremely expensive and will still leave your with dangerous contaminants. Let me explain.

These devices were primarily designed for the photographic industries that need vast quantities of demineralized water, and not for domestic use.

They are very slow at producing the water, as they have to heat it up till it evaporates, and require a considerable amount of space.

Pure water distillers are also very wasteful and require electricity to function, making them a very expensive option.

Perhaps the most worrying factor is that they strip out the essential minerals we require, like potassium and calcium. If our bodies don’t receive these then they will literally pull them from our bones and teeth to compensate, which can turn lead to health problems further down the line.

There really is no place for them in today’s world and I find it frustrating that they are still being sold to domestic users, especially bearing in mind the amount of water they waste and the fact that it works out around 20 -26 cents per gallon.

Today’s high quality cost effective filtration systems will not only give you great water for less than 10 cents per gallon, but will, most importantly, remove 99% of all toxins and chemicals present.

When you consider that there are over 2000 toxic chemicals present in our drinking water, it is vital to have some kind of home filtration, but if you want it uncontaminated, you need to avoid a pure water distiller, and similarly, a reverse osmosis system also, as the result from them is the same.

Look instead for one that employs a multi-stage or twin filtration, and uses a carbon or granular carbon filter. These have been proven to be the best for removing all the contaminants present today.

We are fighting a battle these days to keep our water from poisoning us, so it is up to us to provide protection, as the municipal treatment facilities certainly cannot cope anymore.

If you want to protect the health of your family, and also want a cost effective option, forget pure water distillers and go for the cutting edge and efficient types I have outlined instead.

If you would like to learn more about the filtration systems I recommend to use and which to avoid, visit my website today.

By: Ray Hamilton
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Although their popularity has declined over the years, pure water distillers are still used as a water purification technology in homes around the country. In this article, I will give you a broad overview of these systems, stating their pros and cons.

The principle of operation

Distillation is a simple method for removing pollutants from water. Water is boiled, producing steam. The steam is cooled and condenses back into water. Any substances that do not evaporate are left behind in the boiling chamber.

Cons

While pure water distillers remove a wide array of pollutants, there is one type of pollutants that it does not remove at all because their boiling point is lower than water’s – these are known as Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs).

In addition, for the same reason they cannot remove chlorine. As you probably know, this is none other than the notorious compound that is widely used by public water utilities to disinfect our tap water. What is very alarming about chlorine is that its by-products (called trihalomethanes or in short THMs) have been linked with certain forms of cancer.

What’s more, they are terribly inefficient as their water treatment process is both slow and wasteful. Depending on the model, it takes from two to six hours to make 1 gallon of distilled water and typically wastes 2 to 3 gallons of untreated water to produce 1 gallon of pure water.

They also use up a lot of electrical power. Depending on the model of distiller and the price of electricity, it costs between 15 and 40 dollar cents per gallon of treated water.

They also generate a lot of heat, which maybe a problem. If the pure water distiller is located inside the house (as opposed to in the garage, for example), it will help warm the house in winter but will also add heat in the summer.

Pros

One of the fundamental differences between distillation and the other types of water purification is that it is very reliable, producing consistently high quality water with no decrease in performance over time. A ten-year-old pure water distiller will produce the same quality of water with no decrease in performance over time.

In terms of maintenance requirements, pure water distillers do not have any replaceable parts, so this is a plus. However, the simple fact that a distiller is more complicated than other types of purifiers and that it uses several electrical components, means that it is more prone to malfunctioning.

In conclusion, after weighing their pros and cons, I should advise you against buying a distiller for your needs in pure water.

Instead, if you are serious about getting the best possible pure water at your home, I encourage you to become better informed about the Aquasana multi stage carbon filtration technology. This, by all standards, represents the latest cutting edge advancements in home water treatment. Visit my website to find more information.

By: Nicos Stylianou
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Solapure is a combination of solar-powered pumps (Solapure Pumps) and water purification equipment (OXI). Solapure is dedicated to the provision of clean water using solar power for pumping and purification. Solapure works to serve charities, non-governmental organizations and others worldwide.

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Everybody knows clean water is essential to life. It is responsible for good health and a strong future. Countries around the world, no matter their level of wealth or poverty, have to work relentlessly to provide their citizens with water that is free of contaminants and microorganisms.

It is often discussed in advocacy circles and environmental groups that countries with lower living standards face the most hardships when it comes to clean water. People in these countries have extensive dangers to ward off, including polluted water, water-borne diseases, and large numbers of uneducated people, whose ignorance allows water illness and misappropriation to seep into their culture and homes.

But in the U.S., where the water supply is usually considered clean and potable, citizens face problems of their own, including polluted water, water-borne diseases, and large numbers of people who are, though educated, widely ignorant of the many risks and illnesses presented by a contaminated water supply.

So, the water problems in third world countries are not very different from the water problems in the United States. The main disparity arrives in the form of treatment, or the filtration systems that are used in each place.

While places like Sudan must build sustainable aqueducts and effective filtration systems, US water agencies must stress to the public that though our water supply is monitored, it is not free from harmful pollutants. This seems like a challenge we can overcome. But companies continue to pollute our water by dumping toxins and other waste from their manufacturing processes. U.S. Water News recently ran an article.

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Two companies that dumped excessive amounts of chemicals into the Blackstone River in 2005 will split a $95,000 fine.

The state Department of Environmental Management fined the private companies, Veolia Water North America and Synagro Woonsocket, which run the city-owned sludge incinerator and adjacent wastewater treatment plant.

The Woonsocket Call reported that the companies discharged phosphorous, ammonia, cyanide and nitrogen at higher levels than allowed.

Some of the pollution violations occurred in October 2005, when the plant was flooded by more rainwater than it could handle.

Yet other problems came with glitches in the handling of new technology. The company says that problem has now been fixed.

Many water sanctions have been issued that will work to keep our water supply clean. This is an important step for water cleanliness among companies. For families concerned about keeping their water supply healthy, a water distiller is the best solution.

By: michaelrussell
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Steam distillers are one of the oldest and one of the most effective ways to purify drinking water. Steam distillation utilizes a very simple process that mimics the natural processes that purify the water on the Earth. On earth, this process is called the hydrologic cycle. The hydrologic cycle is a process of events where water moves through the on and through the Earth and atmosphere in its liquid and vapor forms. This process is powered exclusively by the energy of the sun.

The hydrologic cycle begins with the water that exists on the surface of the earth. This includes water in soil, rivers, lakes, streams, oceans and on every other surface you can imagine. Sunlight strikes the water and energizes some of the water molecules enough to turn them from liquid to vapor. This process is often referred to as evaporation. Since the water vapor is warmer than the water it came from, it rises and enters the atmosphere. In order to understand how this process purifies water, it’s important to understand that only pure water is light enough to be vaporized. As water turns from liquid to vapor it releases it’s impurities. The now pure water rises up higher into the atmosphere and in doing so becomes cooler and cooler. It combines with other vaporized water molecules to become microscopic droplets. Droplets combine to form what we know as clouds. The droplets continue to condense with other droplets and grow in mass until the droplets can no longer be suspended in the air. This is when it rains. It should be noted that rain is very pure when it first forms, but picks up contaminants as is falls through the Earth’s atmosphere.

So, in nature it is the process is vaporization and condensation which leads to the formation of pure water. A steam distiller operates in virtually the same way. First, the reservoir of the distiller is filled with tap water. The water is then heated until it boils. Steam (aka water vapor) then rises out of the boiler and enters a condensation loop. Remember, as with the hydrologic cycle, when water vaporizes it leaves behind all of its contaminants. In the condensation loop there is a spiral of stainless steel that is cooled by air with a fan. As steam contacts the sides of the cooling loop it condenses and trickles down towards the spout.

It’s at this point that a steam distiller varies slightly from the natural hydrological process. Some contaminants in water have the same boiling point and condensing properties as the water itself. That means that they are able to travel through the distiller with the water and could end up in the purified water. For this reason, most high quality steam distillers include a carbon filter cup that acts as a final purification stage, before the water is dispensed into the collection cup. The activated carbon filter cup removes any remaining contaminants leaving only pure, clean, healthy water.

When shopping for a steam distiller look for products that utilize high grade stainless steel in the boiler and condensing coil and of course, look for products that are supported by a manufacturer’s warranty.

By: C. Reid Thornley B.Sc.
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There are so many different types of water available in the united states these days that it can be very difficult to know what to buy and also where to buy good quality water. There is the usual tap water, distilled water, mountain spring water, and filtered water. Each of these different types of water is drinkable, but there are multiple differences in how each one type is bottled, and what kind of beneficial and detrimental minerals it contains.

The fact is that not only is most distilled water drinkable, but it is also good for your health. Water is the second most abundant thing in the body (behind oxygen), so the quality and quantity of water you drink really does make a difference. Water is used by the cells to import nutrients and export wastes. Distilled water improves the ability of the cell to prevent mineral deposits building up, which can be good for preventing and eliminating painful conditions like gall stones.

Distilled water is both pure and drinkable because of the unique way in which it is made. The water is boiled in a container, and the steam is collected in a separate container. When the steam cools, the molecules sink, and the result is pure water which is free from contaminants. This process using distillers not only removes impurities, but it also removes the heavy and harmful metals which are common in our tap water. Tap water can contain a lot of lead, arsenic, and copper. Tap water has also been found to contain traces of animal feces which have made it past the filter the water companies use. Distilling water has sometimes been criticized because it can remove some of the essential minerals the body needs to properly function.

Another way of purifying water is by a method called reverse osmosis. Reverse osmosis means that the water is pushed through a semi permeable membrane at high pressure. If you are looking for a system for your home, RO can be more expensive than a regular distiller, but this is because it has actually been proven to eliminate specific kinds of bacteria which cause water-borne illnesses. One of the disadvantages of an RO system is that is requires a larger water pressure. If you are intending to make dirty water drinkable in a remote location, then a regular distiller might suit your needs better.

UV radiation can be a harmful thing for our environment and our skin. That said, UV radiation can also be used to purify drinking water. Again, this is much more costly than the methods used to produce distilled water, but adds another element to the filtration process that purifies the water to a greater degree.

After examining many of the methods and benefits of distilled water, it is possible to conclude that distilled water is the cheapest and easiest option. There are many systems that will fit on your countertop, or in the office kitchen, to provide everyone the opportunity to enjoy drinkable distilled water all day long.

By: Patricia Stevens
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Environmental concerns are part of our society’s daily consciousness. While most of us can’t tangibly recognize melting glaciers, rising sea levels, or holes in our atmosphere, we may be directly affected every time we run the tap. As early as ten years ago we as a society believed that local governments took the health and safety of its citizens seriously, but rarely did they give a second thought to what may be lurking in our water supplies. Now, ever-growing concerns about the presence of contaminates in our drinking water has spurred action.

The Natural Resources Defense Council’s study of water systems for 19 U.S. cities found that pollution and deteriorating, out-of-date plumbing sometimes delivers unsafe drinking water.

“Many cities around the country rely on pre-World War I-era water delivery systems and treatment technology. Aging pipes can break, leach contaminants into the water they carry and breed bacteria.”

Contaminates repeatedly found in the cities surveyed were lead, pathogens (germs), by-products of chlorine treatment, arsenic, and radon; a few ways these contaminates reach drinking water are from sewer system overflows after heavy rains, runoff from roads, agricultural and domestic fertilizers, and industrial pollutions leached into ground water.

Most people have switched to drinking bottled water, only to discover that our landfills are beyond capacity, thanks largely to the plastic bottles compounding the problem of pollution. The trend these days is the use of tap mounted and pitcher filtration devices. But the distillation process is becoming increasingly popular due to its efficiency.

How It Works

This method works just like the water cycle taught in elementary earth science. The water is heated to its boiling point until it creates steam by evaporation. The stable temperature keeps the water vaporization in process, meanwhile prohibiting contaminants and sediments from being evaporated. The evaporated water is captured and sent through to another container where it cools and condenses back into its liquid form.

Water distillation is effective in removing inorganic compounds, such as metals (iron and lead), hardness (calcium and magnesium), and other harmful contaminates from the water supply. Microorganisms such as bacteria and some viruses are discarded through the boiling process, which also helps to rid the water of some organic compounds and pesticides.

By: michaelrussell
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If you’re like me, you’re probably pretty weary of salesmen. They would lie and cheat just to get you to purchase their products. People that sell home water purifiers are one in the same. The example that really comes to mind here are companies that sell reverse osmosis systems. Sure, having a reverse osmosis water treatment system is better than having no water treatment system at all but there are far better options out there. Here are 5 ugly lies to watch out for so you understand why reverse osmosis systems are mediocre at best.

1. Reverse osmosis water treatment systems are inexpensive.  Using a reverse osmosis system may be cheaper than drinking bottled water but it is by no means inexpensive. Reverse osmosis costs 18 to 24 cents per gallon. In contrast, carbon filtration systems cost less than 10 cents per gallon. Which would you choose?

2. A reverse osmosis water treatment system removes all contaminants. Reverse osmosis systems are not capable of removing synthetic chemicals. It helps to understand how they work in order to see why that is. During reverse osmosis, water is exposed to a porous membrane under pressure. Contaminants such as minerals and organic chemicals, which are molecularly larger than water, are caught by the membrane. Synthetic chemicals are molecularly smaller than the membrane so they pass through. For that reason, reverse osmosis systems must be used in conjunction with a carbon filter. Why not just use a carbon filter in the first place? Carbon filters remove both organic and synthetic chemicals.

3. Reverse osmosis water treatment systems are convenient and easy to use. In comparison to other water treatment systems like carbon filtration, reverse osmosis systems are high-maintenance and complicated. Reverse osmosis systems require adequate water pressure and a diaphragmed storage tank and as such as very high-maintenance. They are also difficult to install. Carbon filters on the other hand can be installed in a matter of minutes without the help of a plumber.

4. A reverse osmosis water treatment system produces healthy, pure water. Having a reverse osmosis system is better than having no water treatment system at all but the water it produces actually isn’t that healthy. The problem with reverse osmosis systems is that they produce de-mineralized water. Studies show that in order to maintain good health, we must drink water that contains natural trace minerals such as calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Drinking de-mineralized water can lead to multiple mineral deficiencies and an increased risk for cancer. Comparatively, carbon filtration systems remove all the bad stuff while leaving in the good stuff.

5. Reverse osmosis water treatment systems are efficient. The truth is that reverse osmosis systems are wasteful. They waste 2 to 3 gallons for every gallon of clean water they produce. They are also notorious for being slow because they produce less than a gallon of water per hour. Carbon filtration systems can produce up to 30 gallons of water per hour without wasting a single drop.

Now that you are armed with this information, make your decision wisely and carefully. There are many water filters out there to choose from but when you consider cost, effectiveness, efficiency, and convenience, a reverse osmosis water treatment system simply isn’t a good choice. Carbon filtration systems are the best option available when it comes to home water filters. So get out there and find a carbon filtration system for your home if you want the best water filter money can buy.

By: John
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