With environmental and other factors easily contaminating water supplies the world over – even in the most developed nations – having clean water to drink, cook, ad basically live, is more important now than ever before. It is imperative to put measures in place that will help to keep water sources clean and potable. We look at a few of the available options for doing just that.

1 Use filters

Although there are water treatment plants that for the most ensure that the water coming into our homes is not harmful and filled with hazardous impurities, these treatment plants are not perfect. As such, other options can be used to help further remove any existing impurities. This is especially true if this water is to be ingested. If you have ever had to change a filter after some amount of use, you will likely get a visual reminder of just how much impurities are still left in our water by the time it reaches the pipes in our homes.

Thanks to advancements in technology, there are lots of filters that can be placed on pipes all around homes and businesses that help to keep out any would be impurities. So much so, that there are lots of brands to choose from. Some of the leading brands have filters that are equipped with other kinds of features that make them more efficient in filtering and working along with the design of the piping and taps that are part of a property’s plumbing. Of course, due to the variety that is available, it is important to consider the needs of your home and family before settling on the appropriate filtration system for you. Your solution may be as simple as attaching filters to the end of your taps (right at the point where we receive water).

2. Use a reduced pressure zone device

Another way to prevent the contamination of water supply (thereby reducing the number of impurities found within the same) is to use a reduced pressure zone device. These devices are created to keep the water supply clean by preventing the backflow of water. A shut-off or isolation valve in these devices is used to prevent the backflow of water. In some devices, a barometric loop or an air gap is used to prevent the backflow. As is the case with filters, these pressure zone devices (or reduced pressure principle devices as they are often called) offer up a lot of variety. The designs are different and the appropriateness of selecting one over the other will depend on need.