When it comes to ensuring the purity and safety of drinking water, choosing between a water purifier and a water filter for home can be confusing. Both devices aim to provide clean water, but they function differently and cater to various needs. Understanding their differences can help you make an informed decision on which one is right for your household.
Water Filters: Basic Filtration for General Use
A water filter for the home generally uses physical barriers to remove larger particles like dirt, sand, and sediment from the water. Different filters help in removing different impurities and make the water perfect for drinking. The different filtration stages are-
- Sedi Shield- The Sedi Shield filter removes dust, dirt and mud of size up to 0.5 microns.
- Particulate Filter: Removes pathogenic particles and suspended matter for cleaner water.
- Chemi Block: Eliminates chemicals, odors, and bad taste to improve water quality.
- Aquasaver: Saves water and allows you to adjust the taste to your preference.
- RO Maxx: Effectively removes microplastics, pesticides, and industrial waste.
- UV E-Boiling: Ensures purity equivalent to water boiled for over 20 minutes.
- Ultra Filtration: Provides fine filtration, eliminating viral and bacterial contamination.
- 2-in-1 Mineral Charge: Instantly enriches water with essential calcium and magnesium.
- 3-in-1 Active Copper: Infuses water with copper, magnesium, and calcium for added health benefits.
Water filters, like activated carbon or particulate filters, improve water taste by removing chlorine, odours, and minor chemicals. However, they lack advanced purification technologies like UV or UF for eliminating bacteria, viruses, or heavy metals. Ideal for households with clean water access, they enhance taste and remove minor impurities effectively.
Water Purifiers: Advanced Filtration for Safe Drinking Water
A water purifier, on the other hand, goes a step further by using advanced filtration technologies like Reverse Osmosis (RO), UV, UF, Alkaline, and Active Copper technology to remove a variety of pollutants, including as dissolved solids, bacteria, viruses, and heavy metals.
- RO Technology (Reverse Osmosis): RO filtration works by forcing water through a semi-permeable membrane that filters out impurities like heavy metals, salts, pesticides, and even bacteria and viruses. The RO water purifier is one of the most effective ways to ensure pure water for drinking and cooking.
- UV Technology (Ultraviolet Light): UV purifiers use ultraviolet light to disinfect the water by destroying harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites. UV water purifiers are essential for households that are concerned about microbial contamination in their water supply. UV E-boiling provides water as safe as water boiled for 20 minutes.
- UF Technology (Ultra Filtration): UF is an extremely fine filtration method that removes virus and bacterial contamination that are larger than the pores of the membrane. It adds an extra layer of filtration, making it a fantastic addition to a RO purifier.
- 3-in-1 Active Copper Technology: Some advanced water purifiers, like the Aquaguard Marvel NXT UV+UF Stainless Steel Copper Water Purifier, use 3-in-1 Active Copper technology, which infuses just the right amount of copper, magnesium and calcium into your drinking water. Copper is known for its antimicrobial properties and health benefits, such as boosting immunity and improving digestion. This Steel Copper Water Purifier combines advanced 8-stage purification with durability. It uses UV e-boiling to make water as safe as boiling for 20 minutes and UF to eliminate microplastics. The robust 304 stainless steel tank ensures long-lasting freshness with a lifetime warranty. Ideal for municipal water with TDS below 200 ppm, it guarantees pure, great-tasting water with smart service alerts for hassle-free maintenance.
- Alkaline Technology: Some water purifiers are designed with Alkaline Boost technology, which adjusts the pH of the water to a more alkaline level. Alkaline water is believed to help neutralise acidity in the body, improve hydration, and promote better digestion and overall health. The added benefit of alkaline water purifiers is the boost to both taste and health, offering water that not only tastes great but is also beneficial for your body.
Aquaguard Glory RO+UV Taste Adjuster Stainless Steel Alkaline Water Purifier combines advanced 6-stage filtration like I-Filter, Chemi block with cutting-edge technology. RO and UV e-boiling ensure water safety, eliminating 99.99% of viruses, 99.9999% of bacteria, and contaminants like lead and mercury.
Its 2-in-1 Alkaline Boost Technology raises pH levels for health benefits, while the durable 304 stainless steel tank maintains freshness. With a Taste Adjuster for sweet-tasting water and a zero-pressure pump for seamless performance, it’s the ultimate solution for pure, healthy hydration.
Water filters and water purifiers improve water quality but differ in effectiveness. Water purifiers, like RO systems, remove bacteria, viruses, heavy metals, and dissolved impurities, making them ideal for areas with untreated or contaminated water. Water filters enhance taste and remove larger particles like dirt but lack advanced purification.
For ultimate safety and health, water purifiers are the better choice.
