Why it makes a lot of sense to use a water purifier
MANILA, Philippines – You can never be sure of how safe your drinking water is. Even if it came from your trusted provider, water can get contaminated in many ways and may cause various diseases.
An independent research found that 30 percent of water refilling stations in Metro Manila do not have a sanitary permit and 35 percent fail to follow the proper procedure in sanitizing water containers. Water may also be unsafe when exposed to outdoor elements during transport.
The job of water purifiers, then, is to eliminate this problem in households and to ensure that people get the maximum health benefits of treated water.
WHO and UNICEF recommendation
The World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund or UNICEF both found that the health benefits of purified water are at their best when the purification process is done right before consumption. That means the sooner you drink water after it has been treated, the better.
According to both organizations, point-of-use water treatment is possible by using in-home water purifiers. It is the most effective and money-saving way of avoiding diseases that may come from contaminated drinking water.
More practical
While the cost-effectiveness of buying a water purifier may not be that obvious at first, doing some math can tell you that it really saves you money. Unilever’s Pureit made sample calculations to illustrate this.
For example, if your water provider charge P30 per container and you consume about four containers in a week, your monthly expense for your drinking water would be P480.
But water purifiers like Pureit can save you up to almost P300 a month. On top of that, Pureit does not require electricity so you also get to save on energy
Certainty on the purification process
With water purifiers, you can be certain of how your water is treated and what exactly goes on during the process.
Pureit is the only non-electric purifier in the market that has a patented disinfection technology that kills harmful bacteria, virus and parasites in the water. Ordinary water filters available in the market rely on carbon and ceramic filtration that physically removes suspended solids and improves the taste of the water, but does not disinfect the water from microbes.
In addition, Pureit provides a double layer of protection through a micro membrane with 0.1 micron pores that prevent anything larger that 0.1 micron such as bacteria and parasites to get through. The average size of bacteria is 10-20 microns. Ordinary water filters do not have micro membranes and rely on adsorption for bacteria to adhere to the surfaces of the carbon filter.
Finally, a unique feature of Pureit is its germ-kill indicator which turns red to alert the user when it is time to replace the consumables, and its auto shut-off mechanism that turns off the water flow once the indicator turns red. With this, you can be sure that no one in your family will accidentally drink unpurified water from the device.
Unilever’s Pureit meets the stringent standards of the United States Environment Protection Agency (EPA) for the elimination of bacteria, viruses and parasites in drinking water.
Pureit was first introduced in India in 2006 and is now available in 13 countries, quickly becoming the world’s largest selling in-home water purifier that meets the highest standards of drinking water safety.
You can’t afford to risk your health by drinking unsafe water, especially if you have kids at home. Be sure with Pureit. Visit PureIt Philippines’ website for more details.
Pureit is available in leading appliance, department, and hardware stores nationwide.
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