PUR Water Filtration





Many people in poor countries can only access water from a lake, river, shallow well, or marsh where the water is not clear and not safe to consume. Often, animals also use these water sources, further contaminating them with their stool and waste products. In certain places with rainy season, water that is frequently clear during the dry season can become muddy during the rainy season. In some areas, water is contaminated with elements such as arsenic, a poisonous chemical that sometimes can be found in untreated water.
Procter & Gamble desired to widen access to safe, clear water in the said areas, and thus, in cooperation with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, they developed PUR water filtration, a powdered household water disinfectant that comes in small, affordable, and convenient sachets. PUR water filtration has the capacity to transform household water treatment in the underdeveloped places.
PUR water filtration is also used in countries such as the United States. Many chemicals are found in the municipal water supply. PUR is used in the removal of these chemicals. It can be used in two forms. It can be a faucet mount filter which is more effective and the other one is the pitcher which is handy and convenient to use. The pitcher can be used in travel to have clear and safe water even when on the road.
Like other water solutions and other chlorine disinfectants, PUR water filtration kills viruses, bacteria, and protozoa. In addition, PUR water filtration eliminates arsenic and turbidity (dirt) from water, leaving the water clear and potable to drink. PUR water filtration costs around ten cents to treat the drinking water for a family of five for a day, and the effect is decreased incidents of diarrhea and water-borne diseases in residents on those countries especially the young children by around 50%.
PUR water filtration meets World Health Organization standards for safe water. Using the same components used in municipal water systems, PUR water filtration is designed to efficiently serve as a mini-water treatment plant in a pack. When mixed with water, PUR water filtration removes microorganisms causing the dirt and particles to settle to the lowermost of the mixing container, giving a notable signal that water is clean and safe to drink.
PUR water filtration is very effective in eradicating bacteria, viruses and parasitic cysts like giardia and cryptosporidium. PUR water filtration also removes arsenic. Because of its effectiveness in removing dirt and parasites from water, PUR water filtration is often given to people with HIV/AIDS.
There are certain reviews about PUR water filtration. It produces good tasting water. The pitcher is handy and can be stored in the refrigerator. The filter should be changed regularly to maintain its function and it can filter a lot of contaminants.