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How to defend drinking water. Purification of tap water. The benefits of melt water are undeniable

Everyone knows that it is better not to drink tap water, as it can be harmful to health. Even boiling does not solve all problems with drinking water. You can, of course, buy water in stores, but it is quite expensive and not always convenient. A simple and reasonable solution would be to purify drinking water at home. There are many fairly effective and reliable built-in household water filters, faucet attachments, portable filter jugs and various water treatment plants. However, there are other methods to purify tap water.

The main methods of self-purification of tap water

Sedimentation of tap water

Chlorine destroys pathogenic bacteria, so the city water supply is chlorinated. As a result of this process, water acquires an unpleasant taste and smell. Drinking such water is unsafe, since chlorine tends to accumulate in the body, which is unsafe for health.

During boiling, chlorine forms compounds harmful to the human body. To avoid this, it is recommended to defend tap water. To do this, pour water from the tap into a container (preferably glass, not plastic) and leave for 6-8 hours. During this time, impurities of heavy metals and chlorine compounds will evaporate from the water, salts of heavy metals will settle to the bottom. Next, you need to carefully pour 3/4 of the liquid into another container, and drain the remaining sediment.

Saturation of water with silicon

Silicon is the strongest water activator, which has powerful bactericidal properties and is one of the best filters. Water, after treatment with silicon, becomes pleasant to the taste, does not deteriorate and can be stored for a long time. This is an easy way to get the required amount of an element that has been used by people for centuries. Previously, black silicon even laid out the bottoms of wells. It is a mineral that includes silicon dioxide. Silicon is able to stabilize the structure of water and displace pathogenic substances from it that negatively affect our body.

Silicon can be purchased at some pharmacies, ordered online, or found at stone shows. It can also be found in natural conditions.

Before you start filtering tap water with flint, you need to thoroughly wash the stones, and then fill them with water and leave for several days. It is necessary to filter the water in a glass container, covering it with gauze so that dust does not get in. A container of water is best left at room temperature and daylight (but not in direct sunlight). Crystals should be washed systematically (once a week) so that plaque does not form on them.

Silicon water should be stored in a glass container with a closed lid. Thus, the water will retain its medicinal properties for several months. For healing, such water should be drunk in small portions several times a day. Water containing silicon should not be boiled.

freezing water

In the process of freezing, the water is purified from salts of heavy metals. Melt water is good for human health.

This method is very simple and accessible to everyone. You just need to collect cold water in plastic bottles, place in the freezer and wait until about half freezes. Unfrozen water must be drained, as it is harmful to the human body.

Ice needs to be thawed, it is useful to drink melted water and wash it (it has a beneficial effect on the skin condition). It is important to consider here that only the ice that is transparent is useful. If the ice is cloudy, it means that there is a high concentration of harmful substances in the water.

The disadvantage of this method of water purification is that along with harmful salts, useful ones that are necessary for the human body are also destroyed.

Water purification with activated carbon

Filtering water with activated carbon is a very effective way. Coal helps to improve the taste and smell of water, relieves it of harmful impurities by absorbing harmful substances.

To purify tap water with activated charcoal, you need to wrap the tablets in gauze or cotton wool, place them on the bottom of a glass container with water. The liquid will thus be cleared in 10-12 hours.

Using this method, it is important to know that water with coal cannot be kept in a warm room so that coal does not become a habitat for various microorganisms.

Water purification with silver

Everyone knows that silver has bactericidal properties and perfectly purifies water.

To purify water in this way, it is best to use 925 sterling silver. A silver object, such as a silver spoon, should be placed in a glass container with water and left for 8-10 hours. Before use, the spoon should be thoroughly washed using soda. If the silver object is dull, it must be rubbed to a shine, since the oxide film on its surface prevents the silver from coming into contact with water. At the end of the filtration, the spoon is rinsed and wiped dry.

"Silver" water does not lose its beneficial properties and is stored for a long time.

It is important to know that silver is a toxic and dangerous metal for the human body, so this water should be drunk in doses so that the metabolism is not disturbed.

It should be noted that the methods of water purification in natural conditions are somewhat different.

Water purification with additives

Purify tap water by yourself You can also add various liquids and substances to it:

- Vinegar. To 1 liter of water, add 1 teaspoon of vinegar:

- Iodine. For 1 liter of water you will need 3 drops of 5% iodine;

- Wine. Pour 300 grams of young dry white wine into 1 liter of water;

- Bunch of rowan. Natural antibiotics, which are contained in mountain ash, within 3 hours will destroy bacteria in water no worse than chlorine. Affordable and easy way.

- Willow bark, juniper branches, bird cherry leaves or onion peel in terms of the nature of the effect on bacteria in water, they are in no way inferior to the properties of mountain ash. The cleaning time is somewhat longer - about 12 hours.

It is worth emphasizing that it is necessary to filter and disinfect water following the instructions. It is important to wait for the designated time and not to rush.

Health

You can't argue with the statement that water is the basis of life and the guarantee of our health. Therefore, water purification is the most important household process, which must be given due attention.

We bring to your attention an overview of the most popular water filters that you can make yourself at home without significant material costs.

1. Water purification by boiling

However, you can get a similar effect by observing two conditions:

• Boil water for at least 15 minutes.
• A container in which water is boiled must not be covered with a lid.

Despite its simplicity and popularity,this method has significant disadvantages:

• Fresh water contains oxygen, hydrogen sulfide, calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium ions. Boiling displaces oxygen from water. Ions react with each other under the influence of high temperatures, resulting in the formation of calcium salts and other elements that settle in the form of scale on the walls of dishes for boiling water. As a result, we get not just "dead" water, but also harmful to health: for example, calcium salts can eventually become one of the triggers for the formation of kidney stones, the development of arthrosis and arthritis.
• Boiling cannot remove salts of iron, lead, mercury and other heavy metals hazardous to health from water.
• Finally, chlorine and its compounds, reacting with organic compounds during heating, form trihalomethanes and dioxin - carcinogenic substances that, accumulating in the body, can lead to the development of serious diseases, including oncology.

2. Settling water

This method of water purification involves settling tap water for 8 - 12 hours(this is how long it takes for the evaporation of chlorine and other volatile impurities).

To speed up the process of evaporation of harmful substances it is recommended to stir the water periodically.

But keep in mind that heavy metal salts remain in settled water, which settle to the bottom, so it is not recommended to mix the water an hour and a half before the end of purification.

In order to get water purified from heavy metals at the outlet, it is recommended to carefully pour 2/3 of the liquid into another container: this must be done so that the sediment remains at the bottom.

3. Freezing water

Freezing is a simple and effective method that allows not only to purify water from salts and other harmful compounds, but also to improve its quality by saturating it with oxygen.

The benefits of melt water are undeniable:

• Removal of cholesterol and salts from the body.
• Strengthening the immune system and increasing the body's resistance to various diseases.
• Reducing the risk of developing allergies.
• Body rejuvenation.

How to get melt water? Very simple:

• Do not fill a plastic container (not a plastic bottle) or a plastic freezer bag to the brim with water, remembering that water expands when frozen. For the same reason, glass containers should not be used, which can burst under the pressure of frozen water.
• Place the container of water in the freezer until 2/3 of the container is frozen.
• Drain the water from the container that has not frozen, since it contains salts that inhibit the freezing process.
• Defrost the remaining ice - this is useful melt water.

4. Water purification with activated carbon

Activated carbon is a budgetary, but at the same time effective water purifier that absorbs various harmful impurities and unpleasant odors.

By the way, household water filters are equipped with carbon filters.

We suggest making such a reliable filter yourself.For this you will need:

• Activated charcoal (50 tablets).
• Gauze (or wide bandage).
• Cotton wool.
• Liter glass jar.
• One and a half liter plastic water bottle.

Let's start making a three-layer filter:

1. Cut off the bottom of the plastic bottle and insert it upside down into the jar.
2. We cut off a piece of gauze (20 * 20 cm), in which we wrap cotton wool - this is the first layer of the filter.
3. The second layer consists of crushed tablets of activated charcoal, which we wrap in cotton wool.
4. The third layer is identical to the first.

Our filter is ready! At the same time, it is important that the filter layers fit tightly to each other, then the water will be purified not only from harmful impurities and odors, but also from mechanical particles and rust.

If you have neither the time nor the desire to manufacture a carbon filter, we offerlightweight water treatment option:

• Activated carbon at the rate of 1 tablet per liter of water is placed in a gauze bag.
• The tied bag is lowered into a container of water for 6 to 8 hours.
• Enjoy Purified Water!

5. Water purification with silver

This method of purifying water from microbes, viruses, bleach and other harmful substances was practiced by many generations of our ancestors.

Cleaning water with silver is easier than ever - just enough place any piece of silver in a container of water for 8-10 hours.

Silver not only disinfects water. This metal has a positive effect on the immune system, improves the condition of the skin and hair, speeds up metabolic processes, and normalizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

Important! Do not use colloidal (or liquid) silver for water purification! It, accumulating in the body, provokes poisoning and can lead to the development of a serious disease called argyrosis, which is characterized by darkening of the skin, which acquires a darkish gray tint.

6. Water purification with silicon

The procedure for purifying water with silicon is simple, but at the same time effective.

For its implementation, you will need a stone weighing 5 - 10 g, which can be purchased at a pharmacy.

Silicon Water Purification Procedure:

1. Rinse the silicon under warm running water.
2. Place the stone in a glass container with cold running water (use 5 g of silicon to purify 1 liter of water).
3. Cover the container with gauze folded in two layers.
4. Leave the water to infuse for 3 days: it is important that direct sunlight does not fall on the water container, but it is not recommended to infuse the liquid in a dark place.
5. After three days, carefully pour the water into another container, leaving a third of the settled water at the bottom, since this sediment contains salts and impurities of heavy metals.
6. The stone itself after each use must be thoroughly washed and brushed regularly.

Water purified with silicon has a beneficial effect on the immune and circulatory systems, and also has a rejuvenating effect.

7. Water purification with shungite

Another stone used for water purification is shungite, which, like silicon, can be purchased at a pharmacy.

This mineral attracts and absorbs chlorine, phenol and acetone compounds, removes harmful bacteria and microorganisms from the water, which has a positive effect on the functioning of the whole organism.

To purify a liter of water, you will need 100 g of shungite.

Shungite water purification procedure:

1. Rinse the stone thoroughly.
2. Place shungite in a container with water at room temperature and leave to infuse for 3 days: you do not need to close the container (you can cover it with gauze).
3. At first, the water will acquire a black tint, but gradually it will become transparent, and black mineral dust will settle to the bottom.
4. After an hour of infusion, the water will be cleared of bacteria and nitrates, and after three days it will acquire healing properties, at least according to traditional healers.
5. Drain the infused water, leaving about 3 cm of water at the bottom.

After each use, the stone should be thoroughly washed, brushed once a month, and replaced with a new one every six months.

Unlike silicon, water purified by shungite hascontraindications:

• Tendency to thrombosis.
• Oncological diseases and predisposition to their development.
• Increased acidity.
• Diseases in the acute stage.

Therefore, before using this stone in the form of a cleansing filter, it is better to consult with your doctor.

8. Folk remedies for water purification

Traditional medicine offers a lot of water purification methods, but we will consider the most popular and effective ones.

And let's start with apple cider vinegar, a teaspoon of which is diluted in a liter of water, after which the liquid is allowed to brew for 2 to 3 hours so that microbes die.

Instead of vinegar 5% iodine can be used, which is added to water at the rate of 3 drops of iodine per liter of water. Let the water brew for 2 hours, after which you can use it.

Immediately make a reservation that water purified using vinegar or iodine (and some recommend using these components for cleaning at the same time) has a rather unpleasant odor and unusual taste.

In addition, it should be remembered that an excess of iodine in the body can lead to malfunctions in its work:

• Muscle weakness.
• Persistent subfebrile condition against the background of the absence of signs of any disease.
• Increased sweating.
• Diarrhea.
• Mood swings.

Therefore, with the purification of drinking water with iodine, you should be careful.

Pleasant smell and tasty water, purified bunches of rowan. By the way, some experts put the use of mountain ash in terms of efficiency on a par with water purification with silver or activated carbon.

To purify water, simply dip a carefully washed bunch of ripe mountain ash into a container of water. Natural antibiotics, which this plant is rich in, will destroy bacteria no worse than chlorine in 3 hours.

Instead of clusters of mountain ash, you can use onion husks, bird cherry leaves and juniper branches to purify water, but then, in order to purify, the water must be infused for at least 12 hours.

Important! To enhance the cleansing effect, it is recommended to filter the water after infusion.

Despite their simplicity, folk methods are not able to completely purify water from chlorine compounds and microbes, so you should not place special hopes on them.

In any case, from the proposed list, you can choose the most suitable purification option for yourself, thanks to which the water will become not only healthy, but also tastier!

Tap water is considered safe, but many still prefer to "insure" - install additional water filters or boil it before drinking.

You can only find out how safe the liquid you drink is in the laboratory.

However, some signs of poor-quality water can be determined by eye and thanks to olfactory and taste buds.

What's wrong with tap water?

Drinking tap water is undesirable and sometimes even dangerous. It has too many chloride compounds. According to the regulations, chlorine should be up to 0.5 milligrams per liter of water. This amount is considered safe for humans and at the same time effective in the fight against bacteria and microbes.

Since 1904, mankind has been chlorinating water to protect against infections. Unfortunately, this is not an ideal solution - for 50 years of life with tap water, a person drinks 16 kilograms of chlorides, 2 kilograms of nitrates and 2 tablespoons of aluminum.

Rust often occurs in such water - water pipes are in most cases old and metal, iron oxide dissolves in water and is present in the form of small particles.
A direct result of drinking such water is kidney stones.

Tap water can mix with sewerage. According to the Russian Water Supply and Sanitation Association, the wear and tear of water supply systems in Russia is approximately 58%. Sewer and water pipes are laid side by side, in the same boxes, and they can rot so much that when you turn on the tap, you will see brown water flowing.
It is absolutely not drinkable.

In addition, the quality of tap water depends on its hardness - the amount of calcium and magnesium salts, as well as impurities of iron and other minerals.

Tap water should not be drunk if:

The water is cloudy;
- if the shade is greenish, rusty, yellowish or any other;
- if the filter with a replaceable cassette turned yellow (perhaps this is due to the deterioration of the pipes and, as a result, the ingress of rust and iron into the water);
- the water has a specific smell;
- after the water has settled, you see a heavy sediment;
- The water has an unpleasant taste.

How to purify water at home?

I think it is no longer a secret to anyone that the water that flows from our tap does not have the quality and purity that our body needs. If you have a filter, all you have to do is change the cartridges regularly to make sure that the water you drink is exceptionally healthy.

But, so that you know, it is in our power to purify water at home without spending a lot of money on filters and cartridges, but using fairly simple methods.

Drinking water quality can be improved at home in several ways:

❧ Settling.
It is necessary to pour water from the tap into a glass dish and stand for six to seven hours. During this time, volatile chlorine, along with other volatile impurities, will evaporate (it’s good if you stir the water periodically - this will help the “volatilization” processes to occur more intensively).

However, salts of heavy metals from settled water will not go anywhere, at best they settle to the bottom. Therefore, when you use this water, pour out 2/3 of its contents without shaking, so that the sediment at the bottom does not mix with more or less purified water.

❧ Filtering.
Pass water through any filter. This can be a filter jug ​​with a replaceable cassette, a nozzle for a faucet and a filter for a cold water riser.
There are many types of water filters on the market, and their prices vary widely.
When filtering water at home with capacitive filters, the main thing is to change the filter during. Be sure to pay attention to the characteristics of the filter: how many liters of water they can clean, and control this amount.

If the filter is not changed in time, then the harmful components accumulated in it will go into the purified water, that is, the water will not only not be purified, but the harmful substances accumulated by the filter will also be added to it.

It is best to filter water at home with multi-level filters, but they also have serious prices.
Water with such a filter is first purified from mechanical impurities, precipitation, chlorine, colloidal solutions and iron oxides. And then, thanks to the reverse osmosis filter membrane, bacteria and viruses are removed from the water.

Multi-level filter purifies water by 99%. This figure is much higher than that of chlorinated water, not to mention the disadvantages of chlorination, which are listed above.
Water purified by such a filter is close in composition to spring water.

❧ Boiling .
To boil water, use an ordinary kettle, not an electric one: the water will boil more slowly, but the scale will be much less. For cleansing, simple boiling is generally enough.
You need to boil water for at least 10-15 minutes. Only in this case a significant part of the microorganisms dies.

However, this method has its drawbacks. Heavy metal salts are often present in our water. When boiling, water evaporates, and the concentration of salts in it increases. They are deposited on the walls of the kettle in the form of scale and lime and then enter the human body.

❧ Freezing.
In this way, it will not be possible to purify too large volumes of water, but it will be really clean. Pour tap water into plastic bottles (not glass bottles and jars!)
Fill it with water, not reaching 1-2 cm to the edge, to leave free volume, since water increases its volume when it freezes. Remember glass bottles of water that burst in the cold? And put the bottle in the freezer.
When about half the volume of water in the bottle is frozen, drain the rest, and remove the bottle with ice from the freezer and let the ice melt naturally.

Freezing is mainly used to remove excess salts from water. This method is based on the fact that pure water freezes at a higher temperature faster than water containing salts.
When pure water first freezes, a so-called brine remains between the ice crystals, that is, a mixture of water and salts. Accordingly, the "brine" is drained, not allowing it to freeze, and pure ice is melted, obtaining purified water.
True, if the freezing temperature was too low, then it may happen that not only pure water, but also the “brine” will freeze.

Please note that the ice in the bottle is clear. Cloudy ice should not be used, as it may contain harmful substances.

❧ About silver cleaning.
Silver ions, due to its bactericidal action, perfectly purify water. You can use any silver item, 999 is best: dip it in a container of water and leave it overnight or for 8-10 hours.

Even an ordinary silver spoon dipped into a tank of water can improve its properties.

However, silver ions accumulate, as a result of which an excess of silver can occur in the body, and this will negatively affect the metabolism.
So try to consume not only "silver" water.

❧ Cleansing with activated carbon.
Activated carbon is used in most water filters. After passing through it, the taste and smell of water improve, as it adsorbs most of the harmful impurities contained in the water.

You can make something like a filter yourself: just place activated charcoal tablets (calculated as 1 tablet per 1 liter of water) in a cloth or gauze bag, put it in a container and pour tap water into it.
It is enough to hold the coal in water for 12 hours to make the water purified.
You need to change such a carbon filter 1-2 times a week.

❧ Cleansing with iodine.
Along with activated carbon, iodine is also present in many cleaning systems. It has a detrimental effect on pathogens that are found in fresh water.

It works best when the water is at room temperature or hot. If the collected tap water is transparent, then 5 drops of iodine will need to be added to 1 liter, if it is cloudy, then 10 drops.
Water settles for half an hour, then you can drink it.

❧ Purification with silicon.
Silica, with its bactericidal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, is the best natural filter for tap water. Silicon has a positive effect on the functioning of the digestive tract and metabolism, removes toxins, carcinogens and other substances harmful to health from our body.
You can buy silicon in the pharmacy chain and in online stores / pharmacies.

Silicon is pre-washed well, placed in a container, filled with water. Cover the jar with gauze and place in the light, but away from direct sunlight and leave for 2-3 days (at least a day).

Calculate the size of a silicon pebble 3-10g per 1-5 liters of water. And do not drink water to the bottom, carefully pour it into another vessel, leaving 3-5 centimeters of water with sediment.
Once a week, it is necessary to clean the silicon crystals from plaque.

If there is no flint in the house, then water can be insisted on Jerusalem artichoke. It has the highest percentage of silicon among vegetables - 8.1.
The second place in the amount of silicon is occupied by radish. It contains slightly less silicon - 6.5%.

❧ Purification with shungite.
Recently, water purification has become popular with another stone called shungite. It is recommended to purchase large stones, then they will not need to be replaced with new ones, although, of course, once every six months they need to be well cleaned with a brush, hard sponge or sandpaper.

Shungite water is prepared as follows: a 100 gram stone is placed in a liter of water (if you need more, then you take more than one stone), 3 days, no more, shungite insists on water, after which it is drained in the same way as in the preparation of silicon water.

Shungite water has contraindications: a tendency to cancer, thrombosis, high acidity and diseases in the acute stage.

In which countries is it possible and in which it is impossible to drink water from the tap?

There are many states where water quality is monitored throughout the entire water cycle. For example, in the Netherlands absolutely no chlorine is used, and in Austria or Switzerland about 90 percent of drinking water is chlorine-free.

In Finland, you can also drink water straight from the tap. At the treatment plant, it is treated with ferrous sulfate, then exposed only to ozone for disinfection.

In France, water is also treated with ozone, passed through sand filters, then re-ozonated and purified using granular activated carbon filters. The authorities provide tax incentives to those who do the best job of cleaning water.

In Italy, you can drink water not only from the tap, but even from a fountain on the street. The quality of water in the country is checked regularly.

The highest standards are applied to tap water in Germany. Modern purification facilities have been installed throughout the country.

The non-profit organization Water.org annually publishes a list of countries where it is not recommended to drink tap water. The top three most dangerous countries include Afghanistan, Ethiopia and Chad. Not the best way things are in Ghana, Rwanda, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos, India and Haiti.
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The basis of the foundations is water. You can eat healthy as much as you like, but if you absorb polluted water every day, sooner or later the body will begin to malfunction. The quality of water is directly related to the quality of life.

If you care about the health of your loved ones, realize the need for clean water for the body, then you need to know simple methods and techniques for cleaning it. How to purify tap water at home without buying expensive equipment? Let's try to figure it out.

Several reasons to choose cleaning

Tap water, especially in metropolitan areas, has an excessive amount of impurities. It is difficult to get rid of chlorine, chemical compounds that have a dangerous effect on the body. Often this is due to several reasons.

1. The equipment is outdated and needs updating.
2. There are components that pollute water resources.
3. Advanced cleaning technologies are not used.
4. Instead of environmentally friendly methods, chemical methods are used.
5. The old water supply system does not allow creating conditions for the preservation of clean water.

The catastrophic situation with the city's water supply and sewerage system cannot be corrected with words. But you can improve the water itself with simple, inexpensive and reliable means that are easy to use at home. It will be suitable for drinking, cooking and hygienic purposes.

When we lived in Pyt-Yakh, the water sometimes flowed like this, and the hair was dyed red. Good thing we got out of there quickly. However, clear water does not mean high quality.

By learning how to make clean water yourself, you can:

• do not worry about its quality, it will always be excellent;
• choose ways, change techniques and methods, comparing what works better;
• significantly save on purchases of filters, jugs, cleaning systems, using folk methods for the best result;
• learn new things about the quality and composition of water in the region of residence;
• based on the data, select the best types, methods.

Effective Approaches

• The simplest and most common way, but not the most effective, is boiling. Did you know that chlorine will not disappear? And the water doesn't taste very good either.

By the way, if you boil for 15-20 minutes, but not in a kettle, but with an open lid in an enamel pan, the water will become ionized. It should be poured into a thermos and drink a little bit throughout the day. Moritz wrote that such water is capable of removing toxins.

I myself have not done this, but if you have tried it or have your own opinion on this matter, write in the comments.

• You can clean up harmful microorganisms by mixing with table salt. This method is more suitable for cooking or for camping conditions. At the same time, you need to remember that a lot of salt should not be consumed, although salt is an excellent antiseptic.

• It is much better to use a small piece of silicon, the effectiveness of which has been proven by special analysis. It can be purchased at a pharmacy or online. The technology is simple.

1. A mineral weighing up to 10 g is placed at the bottom of a 2-liter jar.
2. Fill with water.
3. Leave in the light, but not in direct sunlight for a day.
4. After that, the water purified by silicon is drained and drunk.

• Since ancient times, water has been purified with silver. To do this, you can put any silver item on the bottom of the jar. Bactericidal and healing properties are guaranteed. Just 8 hours is enough.

I have used this method before. I had a silver spoon and I put it at the bottom of the jar. The water tasted so good. I am writing and I understand that this process needs to be resumed. I think that you can put decoration on the bottom. By the way, I love silver very much, moreover, much more than gold.

• Freezing and thawing gives a good cleansing effect. Water is poured into convenient containers and placed in the freezer, in winter you can go to the balcony. The first frozen crust, which formed after an hour or two, is thrown out.

The water is overflowed and re-frozen. When it freezes about two-thirds, it is taken out of the freezer again. This time, the liquid is drained, and the ice remains.

This ice is pure beautiful "zeroed" water. After such a procedure, it is believed that it turns into a "live" and has healing powers.

For the first time, it is better to make melt water on a day off in order to delve into the process, note the time at different stages, so that it would be easier later. And, of course, it is good to freeze a lot of water at once.

• The method of cleaning with the mineral shungite is gaining more and more popularity. It is controversial about its effectiveness, as there are contraindications for individuals prone to the growth of cancer cells (although this issue is controversial). Shungite is even recommended by Zeland himself.

The method is similar to the silicon approach. You can not change the stones often, it is enough to clean them with sandpaper from lime and impurities once every six months.

• An interesting method using activated charcoal.

1. Take the funnel.
2. Put a cotton swab or disk on the bottom.
3. Crush a blister of activated charcoal.
4. Wrap it in a thick cloth and place on cotton wool.

The home filter is ready. It is simple and reliable in operation. Retains heavy metals, does not change the taste of water.

Questionable Procedures

• Among folk remedies, willow bark, elderberries, bird cherry leaves, iodine, wine, and vinegar are used. A specific smell, a very controversial effectiveness and other limitations ...
• The method of cleaning with magnets is doubtful. It is recommended to wrap the pipes with magnetic tapes, creating a field. It is unlikely to be of any use. What do you think?
• Due to settling, some results can be achieved, for example, some impurities will disappear, but the metal will remain at the bottom of the dish. Do it in 3-liter jars for at least 2 days. With this method, part of the water is lost, which is not economical. You can not drink the water that has precipitated.

Whatever method, method is chosen, you need to know how effective the cleaning was. You can take water for analysis to the SanEpidemStation, both before treatment and after, for comparison.

Keep in mind that water resources are different everywhere. Try several options and find the best one for you and your family.

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Until we meet again, your Evgenia Shestel

Every year the ecological situation in the settlements is deteriorating significantly. Therefore, taking care of your health is one of the main places. You can take vitamins and go to the fitness club. But if at the same time you drink dirty water, then all efforts are useless. There are several ways to improve the quality of life and help restore your body. To do this, you need to know how to purify water at home.

Most of the methods have been used for several millennia. Throughout the history of the development of society, man has been busy providing his home with clean drinking water. Let's look at a few available methods that can be used in any place convenient for you.

Purification of water at home by the old method

The special disinfecting properties of copper have been known for several millennia. Passing water through such a water supply, the inhabitants of ancient Egypt and Rome had a clean drink, in which there were no pathogenic bacteria. But this substance also has negative qualities. Its compounds are highly toxic. Therefore, storing water in a copper vessel is life-threatening. To disinfect it, just four hours is enough. After this time, clean water should be poured into another container.

In Rus' and India, water purification at home took place with the help of silver plates or utensils. This method is still used by the Russian Orthodox Church to prepare holy water. A silver object dipped into a vessel will purify the liquid much faster and better than chlorine gas, carbolic acid and bleach. But the main plus is that the disinfecting effect of this liquid persists for several months.

Of great interest to scientists was the method of disinfection used by herbalists and ancient healers. Water purification was carried out with the help of willow bark, bird cherry leaves, branches of juniper and mountain ash. In this way, it is possible to purify even swamp water, relieving it of an unpleasant taste and smell. To do this, you need to collect it in any container and hold the rowan branches in the vessel for about 2-3 hours.

But the oldest method, which has been known since biblical times, involves the use of young dry white wine. Added to water in proportions of 1/3, the drink cleanses it no worse than a silver plate.

Water purification at home using modern methods

One of the easiest disinfection methods is to boil the liquid. But even such an easy procedure must be carried out correctly. It takes 5 to 10 minutes to kill 50% of the bacteria. If the process is completed within 30 minutes, then 99% of pathogenic microorganisms will be destroyed. And only the anthrax virus will die after one hour of continuous boiling. Although this method is considered the most common, it also has a big drawback. Such a liquid contains the maximum concentration of heavy metals, salts and nitrates.

At home, evaporation is widely known and is a method for obtaining a distilled liquid. Although it has no bacteria at all, drinking it for a long time can lead to negative effects. It has the ability to flush useful trace elements and salts from the human body.

Freezing can be considered one of the simplest and most effective ways to purify water. This procedure is easy to carry out at home. And with a separate freezer, you can provide your family with clean water every day. It is enough to fill the jar with liquid. Then install it in the freezer. In the process of freezing, water molecules, turning into a crystal, displace all foreign impurities.

It is necessary to wait until 2/3 of the total volume of liquid turns into ice. We take out the jar and pour out the water, and transfer the piece of ice to another container and defrost. In this way we get pure water without impurities.