water purifiers
Make drinking safe
Water purifiers are devices or systems that remove contaminants from water to make it safe for drinking or other uses.
They range from simple pitcher filters to complex reverse-osmosis systems.
The camping store sells portable water purifiers for backcountry use.
Water purification may also involve chemical treatment or UV light to kill microorganisms.
Pressure-driven membrane filtration
- activated carbonPorous charcoal for filtration
- UV lightInvisible solar radiation
- distillerLiquor maker
- ceramicFired clay material
Halogen disinfectant element
- fluorideNegatively charged halogen ion
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
- arsenicToxic metalloid element
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
viruses · parasites · pesticides · sediment · particulates · microplastics · heavy metals · nitrates
Safe for ingestion
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- wellnessOverall state of health
- disease preventionMeasures blocking illness onset
- waterborne illnessSickness transmitted through water
immunity · public health · cholera · dysentery · typhoid · diarrhea · hydration · infant formula
Pouring vessel or hurler
- countertopFlat kitchen work surface
- refrigeratorFood-cooling household appliance
- portableAble to be carried
- dispenserDevice that releases portions
bottle · pump · squeeze · camping · travel · emergency · survival · backpacking
Replacing a filtration element
- backwashWater pushed back
- sanitizingEliminating harmful microorganisms
- flow rateVolume through per time
- pressureForce upon contact
indicator light · lifespan · certification · NSF · testing · installation · plumbing
reverse osmosis
Pressure-driven membrane filtration
- activated carbonPorous charcoal for filtration
- UV lightInvisible solar radiation
- distillerLiquor maker
ceramic · ozonation · chlorination · multi-stage · deionizer
chlorine
Halogen disinfectant element
bacteria · viruses · parasites · pesticides · sediment · particulates · microplastics · heavy metals · nitrates · pharmaceuticals
potable
Safe for ingestion
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- wellnessOverall state of health
- disease preventionMeasures blocking illness onset
waterborne illness · immunity · public health · cholera · dysentery · typhoid · diarrhea · hydration · infant formula
pitcher
Pouring vessel or hurler
- countertopFlat kitchen work surface
- refrigeratorFood-cooling household appliance
- portableAble to be carried
dispenser · bottle · pump · squeeze · camping · travel · emergency · survival · backpacking · household
filter change
Replacing a filtration element
- backwashWater pushed back
- sanitizingEliminating harmful microorganisms
- flow rateVolume through per time
pressure · indicator light · lifespan · certification · NSF · testing · installation · plumbing
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- emergency preparednessemergency kit, evacuation plan, emergency plan, emergency alerts, emergency supplies
- medical suppliesbandage, gauze, latex gloves, syringe, nitrile gloves
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water purifierswater contaminants
Harmful substances in drinking supply
pollutants · toxins · sewage · chemical runoff · heavy metals
water purifierspollution sources
Origins of environmental contamination
sewage systems · waste pipes · drainage systems · storm drains
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