Most common questions asked
FAQs WATER and FILTRATION
Water purification can significantly enhance your drinking experience by removing impurities that may affect taste, odor, or appearance. These impurities, while not necessarily harmful, can leave your water with a chlorine taste, cloudiness, or a metallic tinge. A water purifier can address these concerns and provide you with cleaner, fresher-tasting water
Ultimately, the decision to purify your water is a personal one. It offers an additional way to customize your water based on your taste preferences. Some people simply enjoy the cleaner, crisper taste that water purifers provides
Yes! Public tap water is generally safe to drink according to regulations. The water supplied has been treated to ensure its safety for drinking. If it is unsafe to drink – usually it will be indicated.
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If you want to know more, we can send you a free test strip via mail
Water filters can be a great way to improve the taste and quality of your tap water. However, it’s important to understand their limitations
Not All Contaminants are Removed:
While filters effectively target many impurities, some contaminants (such as PFAS/”forever plastic” , volatile compounds or smaller microbs) might require more advanced treatment methods.
Filter Degradation:
Filter performance can decline with use. Depending on the filter type and usage, replacement may be necessary as frequently as every month to maintain optimal effectiveness. This is especially crucial to prevent bacterial growth within the filter itself.
Filters can be a valuable tool, but understanding their limitations and proper maintenance is essential. We recommend consulting a water treatment specialist to discuss the best solution for your specific needs.
Yes, filtration can be eco-friendly in comparison to single use plastic bottled water, but there are factors to consider:
Filter Lifecycle: Filter cartridges themselves often use plastic, and recycling options are very limited. Thus most of the time used filters may end up in landfills.
High energy Filter manufacturing :
Raw materials such as coconut husks are treated in high temperatures (often exceeding 600°C or 1100°F) in a controlled environment with limited oxygen (often achieved using inert gases like nitrogen) to create a highly porous structure within the carbon material. Followed by physical activation (uses steam or CO2 to activate) or chemical activation (involves using chemicals like phosphoric acid or potassium hydroxide along with heat) to generate range of ‘pore sizes’
To main filter effectiveness & to prevent bacterial growth (which most common)
Filters can become breeding grounds for bacteria if not changed regularly. This is because the trapped contaminants can provide a food source for bacteria to grow.
Consuming water contaminated with bacteria can lead to various health problems, such as gastrointestinal illness.