When water is supplied to city apartments, it is disinfected by chlorination. Therefore, the consumption of liquid from the tap without prior heat treatment by boiling is considered an unsafe solution. To eliminate inconvenience and protect family members from harm to he alth allows the water treatment system.
Bottled water coolers
Many apartment owners prefer to consume bottled water, which is supplied to order in special coolers. In fact, this solution has several drawbacks:
- The consumer cannot be 100% sure of the quality of the delivered water.
- As the container is released, together with the air from the environment, a whole mass of microorganisms enters the liquid. If the bottle is not emptied within a short period of time, its contents may be more dangerous than tap water.
- Capacities for coolers are used for reuse. With consideringthe consumer does not have the ability to control the disinfection of containers. It remains only to believe that the bottles have undergone high-quality sanitization before returning back filled.
Mechanical filters
They are the simplest devices in the form of mesh cylinders. Such devices are built into the water supply elements and purify water from suspended components as it passes through pipes. The operation of devices in this category looks appropriate if it is necessary to protect meters, household appliances and all kinds of valves from clogging with rust, solid mechanical particles.
Household filter jugs
What are the benefits of this water treatment? A household filter in the form of a jug is used to finish the consumed liquid. Screening of mechanical particles and disinfection of the environment occur through the use of activated carbon.
The advantages of filter jugs are:
- mobility;
- small dimensions;
- low cost;
- wide availability for the general public.
Household water treatment system in the form of a jug also has its drawbacks. In the first place here are: low filtration rate, insufficient quality of screening of mechanical particles, as well as the inability to eliminate some chemically active substances.
Dispensers
Such a water treatment system has a similar principle of operation with a filter-jug. The difference is the increased volume of containers, as well as additional functionality.
For domestic consumers, such a water purification system with a volume of 1.5-2 liters will cost 1600-1800 rubles. If there is a function of cooling and heating water, an electronic display, the price can rise to 5,000 rubles or more.
Multi-stage filters
The next category of water purifiers are systems that adapt to the kitchen sink. Devices of this category are presented in the form of stationary installations, which contain several cartridges that are responsible for the mechanical and chemical purification of the liquid.
A prominent representative of this category of devices is the Nortex water treatment system. Thanks to the use of innovative filters, the device removes rust, oil products, pesticides and heavy metals from the liquid at high speed. Nortex Standard is a water treatment system that leaves useful mineral s alts in the water, removing only man-made impurities that are harmful to he alth.
When buying a multi-stage filter, the main thing is to decide what exactly you need to get at the outlet: clean drinking water or a liquid that will not spoil household appliances, in particular, leave deposits on the elements of the washing machine.
Complex water treatment systems for a private house
Many owners of suburban housing mistakenly believe that the water coming from the deepwells, is crystal clear and safe. However, as practice shows, most underground sources contain dissolved iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, and other inert and reactive pollutants. Therefore, when arranging private houses, complex filters are often installed that produce:
- Aeration of liquid - removal of gases and oxidation of impurities.
- Disinfection - purification of water from hydrogen, manganese, iron, and other potentially hazardous substances.
- Hardness stabilization - water softening.
- Cleaning at the microscopic level.
In conclusion
It is recommended to give preference to one or another water treatment system, taking into account personal needs and operating conditions. To meet the needs of a large family living in a private house, it is recommended to install a stationary, integrated cleaning unit that is connected to the well. If water is consumed in small quantities in a city apartment, you can limit yourself to using a mobile filter jug or a multi-stage device.
In general, finding the best solution in a particular situation allows you to perform a preliminary analysis of the composition of the water that comes from the tap. Based on the data obtained, you can choose exactly the water treatment system, the capabilities of which will allow you to consume truly clean, safe water.
