water purifier
Cleans drinking supply
A water purifier is a device that removes contaminants from water to make it safe for drinking or other uses.
Purifiers range from simple pitcher filters to complex reverse-osmosis systems: We installed a water purifier under the sink.
The term often appears in contexts of travel, emergency preparedness, or areas with unreliable water supplies.
Safe for ingestion
- filteredScreened to remove contaminants
- odor removalEliminating unpleasant scents
- clarityState of being understandable
- safeFree from peril
Pressure-driven membrane filtration
- activated carbonPorous charcoal for filtration
- distillationPurification via vaporization
- ozonationDisinfection using O3 gas
Halogen disinfectant element
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
- fluorideNegatively charged halogen ion
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- virusesSubmicroscopic infectious particles
heavy metals · arsenic · pesticides · nitrates · sediment · parasites · microplastics · mercury
Pouring vessel or hurler
- countertopFlat kitchen work surface
- dispenserDevice that releases portions
- cartridgeSealed container for supplies
- filtration systemDevice removing unwanted particles
Replacing a filtration element
- backwashWater pushed back
- sanitizationCleaning to remove pathogens
- flow rateVolume through per time
- pressure dropReduction in atmospheric force
potable
Safe for ingestion
- filteredScreened to remove contaminants
- odor removalEliminating unpleasant scents
- clarityState of being understandable
safe · freshness · drinkability · testing · certification
reverse osmosis
Pressure-driven membrane filtration
- activated carbonPorous charcoal for filtration
- distillationPurification via vaporization
- ozonationDisinfection using O3 gas
chlorine
Halogen disinfectant element
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
- fluorideNegatively charged halogen ion
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
viruses · heavy metals · arsenic · pesticides · nitrates · sediment · parasites · microplastics · mercury · copper
pitcher
Pouring vessel or hurler
- countertopFlat kitchen work surface
- dispenserDevice that releases portions
- cartridgeSealed container for supplies
filtration system · portable · refrigerator filter · shower filter
filter change
Replacing a filtration element
- backwashWater pushed back
- sanitizationCleaning to remove pathogens
- flow rateVolume through per time
pressure drop · indicator light · pre-filter · post-filter · O-ring
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- emergency suppliesfirst aid kit, flashlight, batteries, canned food, blanket
- homesteadinghomesteading, self-sufficiency, off-grid living, off-grid, chicken coop
- outdoor gearbackpack, tent, sleeping bag, hiking boots, compass
- Outdoor Safetyfirst aid kit, emergency whistle, bear spray, survival kit, emergency beacon
- water supplywells, pumps, pipes, freshwater, pumping stations