Water Filtration Vs Water Purification-rokkgear

water filtration vs water purification,Okay, so I’ve been getting into prepping lately, you know, just in case. And one of the big things is water. You gotta have clean water. So, I started looking into this whole “water filtration vs. water purification” thing. It sounded kinda complicated at first, but it’s really not that bad once you dig in.

First, I grabbed a couple of different water sources. I filled one bucket with water from my rain barrel – figured that was a good “natural” source. Then, I filled another bucket with tap water, just to see the difference.

My Little Experiment

water filtration vs water purification

I ordered a simple water filter kit online, nothing fancy. It basically had a ceramic filter and some activated carbon. The idea is the ceramic blocks the bigger stuff, like dirt and, uh, bugs, and the carbon gets rid of some of the nastier chemicals and makes it taste better.

Step 1: I set up the filter according to the instructions. Pretty straightforward, just screwing some parts together.
Step 2: I poured the rain barrel water through the filter first. It dripped through pretty slowly, but hey, that’s what it’s supposed to do.
Step 3: I collected the filtered water in a clean container. It looked way clearer than the original murky rainwater.
Step 4: I poured the tap water, It dripped so fast!

Then, for the “purification” part, I decided to keep it simple. I just boiled some of the filtered water. Boiling kills most of the nasty bacteria and viruses that can make you sick. You gotta boil it for a good few minutes, though, to make sure everything’s dead.

I did a little taste test, too, just for fun. The filtered rainwater tasted… well, like nothing, really. Which is good! The filtered tap water tasted pretty much the same as it usually does. And the boiled water? Also tasted like nothing, but maybe a little “flatter,” if that makes sense.

So, what did I learn? Filtration is great for getting rid of the visible gunk and some chemicals, making the water look and taste better. But to really make sure it’s safe to drink, especially if you’re not sure about the source, you gotta purify it, either by boiling or using some other method like purification tablets. It’s all about layers of protection, I guess!

This was just a basic experiment, of course. There are tons of other filters and purifiers out there, some way more advanced than what I used. But it was a good starting point, and now I feel a little more prepared, at least when it comes to having clean water. Next up, I think I’ll try building my own DIY water filter. Should be interesting!