- The purpose of water filtration is to remove harmful and foul tasting materials, chemicals and bio contaminants from natural water for use in manufacturing or medical applications and human consumption. Most contaminants enter water through the surface in the form of viruses, parasites, bacteria, algae and various material particles, such as dirt, metals, and animal debris. Water filtration removes these contaminants.
- Sand filtration is the most common type of water filtration. The water is directed via canals through sand beds. The sand beds slow down the water flow and capture solid materials in the water. Water continues to pass through the sand, and then is routed through additional sand beds to remove as much contamination as possible. Other treatments are also applied, including desalination, distillation, reverse osmosis and ultraviolet radiation.
- Chemical analysis determines the best method for water filtration. Atmospheric water generation cools the air, condenses water vapors and gathers water droplets for drinking water. Carbon filters are used to remove the chlorine in drinking water and smaller contaminants that sand filtration does not remove. The molecular structures in carbon filters are larger than water molecules The atomic charge of carbon filters attract contaminant particles. These release their atomic bond with the water molecules and adhere to the block of carbon filter. Carbon filters block animal debris, dirt and metal particles, and algae from entering the clean water supply.
- Treat your own drinking water and be proactive about ensuring the quality of your water is safe for your household. Purchase water filters for your kitchen sink. Use a countertop water filter to remove remnant chlorine in water filtered by your water company. Buy carbon or charcoal filters, and use solar disinfectant treatments on your drinking water. Store drinking water in sealed containers to prevent airborne contamination. For optimal water filtration at home, purchase a water filter that comes with solid block carbon filter cartridges. These filters are replaceable, which makes it easier to maintain a constant supply of filtered drinking water. For showering, purchase a filter that contains pure copper-zinc formulations to remove microorganisms and contaminant metals. Purchase a crystal bath ball (copper-zinc filtered) for your bathtub to remove chlorine.
