About two-thirds of our bodies are made of water, so it only makes sense for us to prioritize its cleanliness. This is why the team at Holmes Water Treatment Co is committed to providing top-notch water purifiers to residents in and around Wentzville, MO. If you’re unfamiliar with how these filtration tools work, consider the following guide to water purification.

The Reverse Osmosis Method

The most common method of purifying water is physical, and it’s referred to as reverse osmosis. These purifiers use household water pressure to push your drinking supply through a semipermeable membrane, dissolving unwanted contaminants. Reverse osmosis purifiers can extract fluoride, lead, chlorine, pesticides, nitrates, and sulfates. Sometimes, extra filters are used after the membrane to ensure any unwanted substances are removed. These water purifiers often entail four- or five-step processes to deliver drinking water free of taste- or appearance-altering chemicals.

Alternative Water Purifiers

Another type of water purifier is called an ion-exchange filter. These are primarily used to remove limescale, which makes water “hard.” This process works by splitting the atoms of unwanted substances. The resulting ions possess an electric charge and an unsuitable amount of electrons. The filter then emits ions contributing to the water’s clarity, so the unbalanced ions pair up with these. Distillation, another form of water purification, involves the boiling of your drinking supply. Once the water creates steam, the device condenses the steam and collects it in a different reservoir. Many contaminants have a higher boiling point than water, so they stay behind in the first container.

No matter which water purifier you’re interested in, ask the experts at Holmes Water Treatment Co for their professional opinion. They are proud to keep your plumbing system safe and your family hydrated with their trusted water treatment equipment. Call (636) 327-6404 to speak with a professional about filtration, and visit the website for a closer look at their products and services.