Water may be abundantly available on Earth, but only less than 1% of the water is drinkable (freshwater). Hence, we must use it carefully and economically. Pure water is colorless, odorless and tasteless. The chemical formula of water is H2O, i.e. it is composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. The positive and negative ion structure of water attracts compounds, disrupts their bonds and dissolves them which is the reason why water is called a “universal solvent”.  As water can dissolve almost every naturally occurring substance on the earth, it gets contaminated easily.

The contaminants present in water include dissolved and suspended solids. Dissolved impurities, such as Chlorine, Fluoride and Calcium dissolve in water. Suspended solids are substances that are not soluble in water, such as dust, sand, animal material. Dissolved and suspended solids are present in most of the surface water. Additionally, microscopic particles such as bacteria, algae, fungi etc. can also be present in untreated drinking water, making it unhealthy to drink.

Groundwater and surface water supplies are often contaminated with heavy metals, organic and biological pollutants, and other impurities that can have an adverse effect on your health. Using the contaminated water leads to a number of water-borne diseases.

The health hazards of drinking contaminated water can range from minor health issues to severe illness and even death.  Health effects of drinking contaminated water can be immediate, or even delayed. The most common health effects of drinking contaminated water include gastrointestinal and stomach disorders such as nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea.

The water that you receive has a lot of contaminants, which makes it essential to treat it before consumption. Municipal water treatment facilities are not always enough to make the water potable. Though many people depend on the age-old method of boiling water, it doesn’t help in removing all the impurities. As a result, the only way to completely ensure that you drink pure, safe water is by using water purifier at home.

KENT RO is one of the top ranges of water purifiers available in India. The revolutionary RO technology, the water purifiers use a combination of RO+ UV technology to remove the impurities and provid you with clean and safe drinking water. KENT RO purifiers are built to rid the water of all its harmful impurities, while retaining the essential natural minerals. The water purifiers by KENT help in removing the following impurities:

Suspended impurities are insoluble and cause turbidity in water. These suspended particles make the water look cloudy and impart an unsightly appearance to it. If the suspended impurities in water are not removed, it may lead to serious health issues.

* Inorganic: Clay and sand

* Organic: Oil globules, vegetables, and animal material

* Biological contaminants: Bacteria, virus, cysts

High amount of total dissolved solids (TDS) has an impact on the quality of water. High TDS changes the taste of water and gives it a bitter or salty taste. Water containing high amount of dissolved solids is also safe for drinking. The different types of dissolved impurities present in water are:

* Dissolved gases: O2, CO2, H2S etc.

* Heavy metals: Iron, Lead, Cadmium, and Arsenic etc.

* Hard metals: Metals like Calcium and Magnesium cause water hardness.

* Colloids

* Chemicals - Fluorides, Chromium, Barium, Selenium, Chlorine, etc.

* Pesticides

Water purifiers play a crucial role in removing the impurities present in water and make it suitable for drinking. The water purifiers from KENT use a combination of RO and UV technology to remove all the impurities and make water suitable for drinking.