Water Filtration: Ionizers/Whole House Systems

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Water quality is one of the reasons Promolife originally began. In this newsletter we’ll tell you about the importance of water quality and the various water filters you can find on the market. The next three newsletters will tell you how you can go about obtaining clear, drinkable water.

Water filtration became an important part of life during the London cholera outbreak of 1854. The sand and carbon system employed at the time was not good enough to stop the tiny organisms that caused the disease.

Today, there are water filters for almost any purpose. The best ones remove gases, minerals, heavy metals, microorganisms, sewage and a list of other toxins.

Types and Materials of Modern Water Filters

Carbon is one of the most common water purification substances available. There are two major types: Granular Activated Charcoal (GAC) and Carbon Block. A Carbon Block is made of pulverized activated carbon, and has the ability to filter particles as small as .5 microns in size. GAC can remove odors, bad tastes and larger pollutants.

Ceramic filters are good for removing fine sediment, bacteria and similar matter. A major advantage of a ceramic filter is the ability to clean it and reuse. The outer cover is made from Kieselguhr Diatomaceous Earth fired to 1000 degrees Celsius, and each filter has a carbon center. The combination of carbon and ceramics can remove particles as small as .2 microns.

Kinetic Degradation Fluxion Filters (KDF) are made from highly purified copper and zinc. When water passes over the plate a reaction occurs that transforms harmful substances into more benign molecules (for example, free chlorine becomes water-soluble chloride). KDF filters are good for removing heavy metals. Lead, mercury and many other metals attach to the alloy plate, taking them out of your drinking water. KDF filters are good for combining with a carbon filter, extending the life of the carbon and allowing it to focus on removing organic materials.

Alkaline Water Ionizers have become very popular because they help balance the pH in your body. They not only purify the water, they also make it more alkaline, which can counteract the average person’s acidic body. Research has shown that a highly acidic body is more prone to disease than an alkaline one.

Alkaline water is made through a process of electrolysis, which isolates positive and negative ions and collects them in a separate chamber or chambers. The electrolysis process restructures the water into small molecular structures that are easier for you to absorb. The resulting water is saturated with negative ions which help reduce free radical damage.

Ozone water purifiers use natural O3 to purify water. Ozone inactivates and oxidizes organic metals, contaminates, pesticides, viruses, parasites, fungus and bacteria faster and more effective than chlorine, without the harmful side effects. There are many ozone systems, from units that attach to your sink to simple food cleaners.

Reverse Osmosis is a very effective way to clean water. Water is forced through a semi-permeable membrane, leaving many unwanted substances behind, producing clear, fresh-tasting drinking water. The unwanted substances are flushed down the drain. RO uses no chemicals or electricity, and when used in conjunction with other filters the outcome is 99.9% pure contaminate-free water.

Steam Distillers are small and easy to use. With advanced technology in design and computer circuitry, today’s steam distillation units are extremely efficient and reliable. You can take water from virtually any source and the result is 99.9% pure water. Water is boiled into steam, which then cools and condenses to form water droplets which in turn are deposited into a container. The little remaining water contains the contaminates and is discarded.

Ultraviolet, or UV, is growing in popularity. A lamp producing Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is emitted through clear, pre-filtered, particle-free water. This UV light is extremely effective in killing and eliminating bacteria, yeast, viruses, molds and other harmful organisms. UV is used in industry and hospitals to treat water. A sediment pre-filter is required. Once the water is pre-filtered, the UV can create 99.999% contaminate-free water.

Taking care of the every faucet – Whole House Filtration Systems

The whole house filtration system taps into the main water supply to provide purified water at every faucet. They remove up to 99.9% of all known toxins. The incorporation of several different filters in one system is a key to their effectiveness.  There are two, three, four and five stage systems as well as fluoride removal systems.

Whole house systems are designed for those who want clean water from the sink, shower and any other home water source. Instead of installing a purifier at every sink, install a whole house system and be done with it. There are a variety of options available, which you can see on our Whole House Water Systems page. We can also help customize a system that fits your needs.

There are also arsenic and nitrate/heavy metal systems as well as water softeners.  With so many types of filters available, it’s easy to have questions. If you have any comments, questions or concerns about your water, feel free to call us at 888-742-3404.