Did you know that the Romans had cleaner water than we have in the 'New Millenium'?
And this is the very reason why almost 3.5 million people around the world die from water-related diseases, with about 1.5 million of them being children.
(You can find some shocking statistics at this link.)
At another level altogether, bottled water has been found to be the second-largest selling drink in the United States in 2007 from a lowly fifth in 2000.
And if that's not enough, one billion people do not have access to clean water and this has serious global economic and health effects that most people in 'developed' countries might not be cognizant of.
Yet there's no doubt that gaining access to 'cleaner' water is a priority no matter where you live… or survive!
Water water everywhere… but not a drop to drink!
This phrase was used by seamen (pardon the homophone!), thanks to their long voyages evading a watery grave to make a living. And perhaps, the aforementioned statistics can tell you that the proverbial 'seasickness' has reached our shores.
And Israel, being a nation that is one of a kind as it is (watch this video), has recently stepped up their efforts to solve the water crisis by opening up a huge purification plant last year.
Speaking of purification, perhaps, the most accepted method to get clean water is filtration, and since the human body needs about 2 liters of clean water everyday, it's fast becoming obvious that the world needs a solution to be able to provide clean water to those who have access to it.
Water filters have become a daily thing in the lives of those who do live in urban spaces, and while there are several companies that make these delightful machines, the Brita and Pur water filters have been lauded for their approach to obtain clean water.
Brita Vs Pur Water Filters – A comparison
The purification process of these two brands of filters differs as the Brita water filter uses the Maxtra 4-step filtration while the Pur water filter uses either the 2 or 3-step filtration process.
When it comes to the Brita filter, the first step involves pre-filtration which removes particles from tap water while the second step involves reducing the carbonate hardness (softens the water) by the use of an exchange ion resin. Using activated carbon eliminates the taste and odor present in water that might due to the presence of halogen compounds, and finally, a special mesh filter takes away the filtrate thus allowing the user clean water to drink.
In using the Maxtra cartridge, you should be able to get pure water…
The Pur water filters use the same procedure with the exception that the third step involves passing the water over natural minerals after the water is filtered using a carbon microfilter. This step is very similar to the second step of the Brita water filter.
In Closing
Both meet the objective of producing clean and tasty water to drink but with the Pur water filter passing the water through natural minerals, perhaps that is what might give this water filter the edge over the Brita water filter technology. All in all, there is very little to choose between the two…
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Pure clean water is a gift that we don’t appreciate enough. I believe that wars will be fought over access to water in the near future. Too many countries struggle to provide this most basic resource to their people.
In Western countries the wastage of water is shocking. It is criminal that pure water is used to flush toilets.
I have a Pur filter on my tap and like it because it’s easy to use – just install it and you don’t need to do anything for a few months. I’ve finally convinced my boyfriend he doesn’t need to buy bottled water anymore now that we have the Pur filter.
We use Brita while others in our family have Pur. Either will give a quality taste to your glass of H2o. Just get used to the filtration and take a swig directly from the faucet and…yuck!!
Dawn’s comment about waste is unfortunately too true. We all can conserve by;
1. turn the tap on minimal volume when washing and rinsing dishes by hand
2. choose low water level to wash cloths
3. turn shower off or down between wash and rinse
4. water yard regularly and minimally, rather than flooding it weekly
5. remember…if we had to pull it out of a well for any use, would we use so much
6. of course, energy efficient and newer water savers help
We can ALL do our part to make it last for our grandchildren and their children.