In the lush landscapes of Vancouver Island and the vibrant urban areas of Vancouver, ensuring the purity of household water is of paramount importance. Integra Water, a leading company specializing in water treatment services, offers a comprehensive range of solutions to meet the unique needs of residents in these regions. This guide serves as an informative resource on household water treatment, providing insights into various filtration methods and systems.
Filtration Solutions for Clean Water
Filtration is a physical process where liquids, gases, or suspended matter adhere to an absorbent medium’s surface or pores. Before installing a residential water treatment system, consult with Integra Water and your local health department’s environmental health group.
Microfiltration – Precision Filtration
Microfiltration, with a pore size of approximately 0.1 micron, excels in removing protozoa like Cryptosporidium and Giardia. While it has moderate effectiveness against bacteria, it is not effective against viruses or chemicals. Integra Water recommends microfiltration for specific household water needs.
Ultrafiltration – Advanced Particle Removal
With a smaller pore size of approximately 0.01 micron, ultrafiltration is highly effective against protozoa and bacteria. While it has a moderate effectiveness against viruses, its capacity to remove chemicals is limited. Integra Water’s ultrafiltration solutions provide advanced particle removal for households.
Nanofiltration – Precision Purification
Nanofiltration, boasting a pore size of about 0.001 micron, offers very high effectiveness against protozoa, bacteria, and viruses. Its moderate effectiveness in removing chemicals makes it a versatile choice. Integra Water’s nanofiltration systems prioritize precision purification for households.
Reverse Osmosis Systems
Reverse osmosis systems utilize a process that reverses the flow of water, ensuring a high level of purity. With a pore size of approximately 0.0001 micron, these systems are exceptionally effective against protozoa, bacteria, viruses, and common chemical contaminants. Integra Water’s reverse osmosis solutions deliver unparalleled water purity for households.
Distillation Systems
Distillation systems heat water to its boiling point, leaving contaminants behind. Highly effective against protozoa, bacteria, viruses, and common chemical contaminants, Integra Water’s distillation systems provide a thorough elimination of impurities.
Ultraviolet Treatment Systems
Ultraviolet treatment with pre-filtration uses UV light to disinfect water, with high effectiveness against protozoa, bacteria, and viruses. While not effective against chemicals, Integra Water’s UV treatment systems offer a powerful disinfection solution.
Water Softeners
For chemical and ion removal to reduce water hardness, Integra Water recommends water softeners. Effective against various contaminants, including heavy metals and radioactivity, water softeners do not protect against protozoa, bacteria, and viruses.
Important Considerations
- Point of Use (POU) and Point of Entry (POE) systems cater to different needs.
- Integra Water advises combining treatment technologies for enhanced pathogen reduction.
- The addition of coagulants, carbon, alum, and iron salts to filtration systems can aid in chemical removal.
Integra Water stands as a trusted partner in ensuring the purity of household water on Vancouver Island and in the Vancouver area. By offering a diverse range of advanced water treatment solutions, the company empowers residents to enjoy clean and safe water every day. Consult with our water treatment specialists to find the ideal solution for your household’s water treatment needs.