Distillers
Distillation of water to rid it of certain contaminants, rendering it potable for drinking and other uses, is perhaps the oldest known type of water treatment. The procedure relies on the evaporation and subsequent condensation of water; this leaves the pollutants, particularly inorganic compounds and heavy metals, behind in the process. The boiling part of distillation also kills certain bacteria which can be harmful when consumed. Distillation is an excellent, temporary way to protect your water supply in an emergent situation.Home water distillation is no longer a common practice, but this does not mean it is impossible, or even difficult, especially with many home distillation systems on the market. Modern distillation systems are usually “point of use systems,” meaning that they are installed at the kitchen faucet. This makes it easy to access pure water that is only to be used for drinking and cooking consumption. For bathing purposes, consider purchasing a distillation still, which can be manual or run mechanically. These units will attach to your wall or sit either on a counter or floor. The size of your still will depend on the amount of distilled water you need to produce (anywhere from 3 to 11 gallons per day).
Distillation units require maintenance to ensure proper operation and, consequently, purified water. Since the process involves boiling, there are energy costs (whether your energy is gas or electric) associated with the distillation procedure, and it can get expensive. Please note that the ancient method of water distillation is effective in a pinch. However, it is only a temporary solution to having impure or contaminated water in your home environment. If contaminated water continues to be a problem, you may want to consider changing your water source or figure out what is causing your water pollution and fix it, if possible.