Water Purification Facts :
Comparison of the various technologies used for water purification
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Cartridge Filter |
Activated Carbon |
Resin Softeners |
UV
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UF products |
RO |
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| Odor & Taste |
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| Turbidity |
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| Chlorine |
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| Bacteria & Viruses |
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Inactivates |
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| Cysts |
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| Colloids |
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| Heavy Metals |
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| Hardness |
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| Dissolved Salts |
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| Sodium |
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| Nitrates |
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| Fluorides |
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