Water purification

Water purification is the process of removing undesirable chemicals, biological contaminants, suspended solids, and gases from water. The goal is to produce water fit for specific purposes. Most water is purified and disinfected for human consumption (drinking water), but water purification may also be carried out for a variety of other purposes, including medical, pharmacological, chemical, and industrial applications. The methods used include physical processes such as filtration, sedimentation, and distillation; biological processes such as slow sand filters or biologically active carbon; chemical processes such as flocculation and chlorination; and the use of electromagnetic radiation such as ultraviolet light.

Water purification may reduce the concentration of particulate matter including suspended particles, parasites, bacteria, algae, viruses, and fungi as well as reduce the concentration of a range of dissolved and particulate matter.

The standards for drinking water quality are typically set by governments or by international standards. These standards usually include minimum and maximum concentrations of contaminants, depending on the intended use of the water.

Visual inspection cannot determine if water is of appropriate quality. Simple procedures such as boiling or the use of a household activated carbon filter are not sufficient for treating all possible contaminants that may be present in water from an unknown source. Even natural spring water – considered safe for all practical purposes in the 19th century – must now be tested before determining what kind of treatment, if any, is needed. Chemical and microbiological analysis, while expensive, are the only way to obtain the information necessary for deciding on the appropriate method of purification.

PiMag Waterfall®

You can enjoy clean, filtered and enhanced drinking water for a fraction of what bottled water costs. Because the PiMag Waterfall works without electricity or plumbing, it can be used in any location. Some products on the market using similar filtration technology claim to be equivalent to the PiMag Waterfall but do not perform at a comparable level and fail to meet accepted filtration test standards.

FEATURES & BENEFITS
• Filter Specifications:
ANSI/NSF Standard 42 (Aesthetic Effects)
Particulates (clarity, sediments)as small as 5 microns: exceeds standard Class II-VI
Chloramine: exceeds standard
Chlorine: exceeds standard
Taste & odor reduction: exceeds standard

ANSI/NSF Standard 53 (Health Effects)
Cyst reduction: exceeds standard
Lead reduction: exceeds standard

Bacteria reduction: > 99.99%

• A regulated acid/alkaline (pH) balance is essential for maintaining health, but a typical modern diet and lifestyle can lead to excess acidity. Ordinary water from a household tap, well or bottle is also often acidic. The PiMag Waterfall is designed to produce water with added minerals, in a pH range of 8.5-9.5.
• Ionized water decreases oxidation-reduction potential. A high ORP contributes to unwanted oxidative decomposition. Ionized PiMag water from the Waterfall can help offset the oxidizing effect of many elements of the modern diet and environment. This can actually help slow down cellular destruction.
• Commercially bottled water is not only expensive, but the quality or level of contamination can also vary depending on where or when it was bottled. The PiMag Waterfall provides consistent quality.
• The PiMag Waterfall is environmentally responsible. It reduces the number of discarded, disposable water bottles that become trash in landfills. This also decreases the consumption of fossil fuels used in manufacturing those bottles. PiMag products are made with recyclable and biodegradable materials, including a polymer that does not leach chemicals into the water as some plastics will.

FEATURED NIKKEN TECHNOLOGY
PiMag Water Technology, gravity flow, multiple filtration

WEIGHT: 6.6 lb/3 kg

CAPACITY
Fill tank: 1.32 gallons/5 liters; supply tank: 1.45 gallons/5.5 liters (with mineral stones)

MATERIALS IN PRODUCT
Pi material, mineral stones, recyclable polymer, ring magnet (1,200 gauss)

HOW TO USE
Fill top tank with water. Filtered PiMag water collects in the lower supply tank.

COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
Filter cartridge: 90 days or 900 liters, whichever comes first
Mineral stones: once per year

WARRANTY: One-year limited warranty

The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this water treatment device are not necessarily in your water. Use on municipally treated water or other supply known to be safe for drinking.

CAUTION: Use with cold water only. This product contains silver used to inhibit the growth of bacteria in the filter to prolong the life of the filter. Silver has a low toxicity to humans but is highly toxic to fish and other aquatic life. This product is designed to reduce objectionable tastes, odors, colors, aesthetic chlorine, chloramines, VOCs and mercury from municipally treated tap water.