Most of us don’t wake up one morning and suddenly decide to search for water purifiers. It’s usually driven by something random.
The water has started to taste a bit odd, you’ve seen white patches on your cooking vessels. Or perhaps someone asks in your house casually, are we sure the water is actually safe.
And bam, we’re searching on google for “water purifiers”.
RO, UV, Copper, Alkaline come popping up, and we are completely lost.
Because, the one thing people don’t explain is that not all houses require the same water purifiers. Some people have RO even when there is absolutely no need for it, some have just UV with untreated borewell water, and some have spent thousands on a machine they don’t understand.
So let’s break it down before we purchase anything. In this blog, we will find out, what is actually the type of water purifier you need for your home.
Understand Your Water Source First
This is where many people go wrong, including you must be. People compare brands first instead of the source of water.
But the type of water purifier you purchase must depend on where your water comes from, the hardness of the water, dissolved impurities present in it, bacteria or viruses if there are present, etc. Since each and every purification technology has different uses. And once you know it, purchasing becomes extremely simple.
What is RO Purification and when is it required?
RO stands for Reverse Osmosis, a water purifying technology that removes all sorts of dissolved salts, heavy metals, chemical substances, and the excess TDS levels from the water. This is usually required for borewell water supply, tanker water, or with the municipality supplied water that has hard water. If your tap water is salty and has a metallic taste, or it deposits scales on your electric kettle and on the faucets on the tap, then RO will be the safest choice.
Ro water purification is the best choice for high TDS, borewell supply, and with areas having a hard water issue.
They are generally not required for municipality water supply with low TDS.
What is UV Purification and when is it required?
The Ultraviolet purification or UV lamp basically kills the microscopic, microorganisms, bacteria, viruses present in the water with the help of a UV ray. The limitation of UV is it cannot remove dissolved salts, chemicals, or heavy metals. Thus, a UV water purifier is not sufficient when TDS is high. UV water purifiers are suitable for municipality water supply, low TDS water, and if there’s a microbial contamination issue.
Think of UV as a layer which disinfects the water but cannot complete the purification process. Most modern-day purifiers hence have a combination of RO + UV purification.
What is UF Purification and when is it required?
The term UF or Ultrafiltration is a technology that removes dirt and suspensions from the water along with bacteria in low concentration. The benefit of this is that UF uses no electricity and the best for clean and normal water needs and at a location having low TDS. UF is typically added as an additional layer for RO or UV purification.
What is a Copper Water Purifier?
Let’s now talk about the trend which recently took a boom- Copper purification. The concept of using Copper in drinking water is extremely old with believed health benefits for improving digestion, strengthening immunity, and being an antimicrobial agent. Copper water purifiers are usually added with a control amount of copper ions.
But the fact about copper purification is that copper doesn’t perform purification itself.
Rather, copper serves as an enhancement to already purified water, and hence it doesn’t replace RO or UV purification technology. Copper is used in cases when you already have proper water purification and you also want the additional benefit of Copper in your water, also when you like the taste of copper-infused water.
What is an Alkaline Water Purifier?
Alkaline water purifiers also recently became a huge sensation, mostly fueled by health and fitness enthusiasts. Alkaline water purifiers increase water pH, they also add minerals like calcium and magnesium to the water. Many have started consuming alkaline water as it tastes smoother, balances the body’s acidity and provides superior hydration.
But like copper purification, it is important to know here that Alkaline itself is not a purification technology but it’s a post-treatment process added after the purification is done. Hence you require RO and UV lamp in the water purifier for actual water purification. An alkaline water purifier is useful for people who don’t prefer the flat taste of RO water, or you are on a path to improve your mineral content, and a smoother drinking taste is what you are after.
So which type to pick actually?
RO or Reverse Osmosis will be your safest bet if you use borewell or tanker water and if the water has high TDS and tastes salty or hard. UV water purifiers should be your only choice if you get municipality water supply and have low TDS, and bacteria/viruses are a concern for you. Copper features forCopper-infused enriched filtered water, and Alkaline features forMineral-rich filtered water taste, and enhancement of hydration experience. Honestly, Ro+UV+UF is a combination that works best for most urban Indian households today, as the water quality can shift from time to time.
Why More People Now Prefer Water Purifiers on Rent
Now comes the second issue which people usually overlook, the problem of maintenance. Buying a water purifier can be easy, maintaining it properly becomes a problem. Filter replacement is done at infrequent intervals, servicing is always delayed and repairs begin appearing at huge cost. And this is precisely why the concept of water purifier on rent is becoming so popular.
Instead of spending a heavy sum, people now prefer opting for monthly subscriptions where they are provided with installation, maintenance, filter change, and repairs support with just one monthly payment.
Why Choose DrinkPrime?
DrinkPrime offers a subscription-based model for an accessible, flexible, and affordable clean water purifier for urban Indians. You pay just a monthly fee with no large upfront cost of a water purifier. DrinkPrime focuses on user convenience and the adaptability to different needs and water conditions by including multi-purification technologies including RO, UV, Copper and Alkaline options depending on your specific needs. As part of DrinkPrime services, customers get free installation, regular maintenance support and periodic filter change, also the benefit of flexible upgrade option. People living in rented houses, who frequently shift cities, are usually better suited for water purifier subscription services than traditional purifier ownership.
Because, now the need of the people is not a machine but reliable access to clean drinking water and DrinkPrime provides exactly that.
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