Originally published sometime in November 2021
Last time I briefly looked into the risk of vaccine, drug, nano technology and other chemicals getting into our water supply, highlighting that theoretically the main issue is what is intentionally put into the water by the water companies rather than what people are putting down their sinks. Either way, looking into purifying your water is a good idea in these modern times. So let’s look through some of the methods I have looked into and others I have tried out myself:
Water filters
Water filters are the first consideration. You will have to do some research into the quality of water filters as their abilities to filter out certain things, especially as time passes, varies greatly. Filters life span can vary greatly.
The sorts of filters sold in supermarkets like the Britta water filters are not a good investment in my opinion. They don’t actually filter out as much as the more expensive ones do and the filters only last a month in a typical household. So while they may seem a cheap option they end up being expensive in the long run and don’t really do the job anyway.
One of the better filters out there is Berkey. They use large carbon filters that can last up to 10 years in a typical home. This depends a lot on how much the filters are used and how “hard” the water is i.e. how much particulates are needed to be filtered out of the water. The information they provide shows that they are good at filtering out 99.9% of many of the chemicals that could harm us. This includes flouride. However confusingly it is stated that carbon filters aren’t so good at filtering ionic particles like flouride compared to non-ionic ones, which is why they also sell separately purpose built flouride and arsenic filters. These ones only last around 3-6 months however compared to the large carbon ones, but again are a better option than cheaper filters even with this additional cost.
We have been using a Berkey filter both in the UK and Sweden and feel that while it might look expensive, they are much cheaper in the long run than cheaper brands. You can clearly taste the difference too. They are useful in that they can easily be put on a kitchen work-surface and so long as you don’t buy the largest versions, can be taken with you when you travel.
Berkey also do a shower/bath filter which I recommend – toxins can enter your body through your skin very easily, especially when you are warm and your pores open up. Berkey filters are easily available in America as well as throughout Europe. The company we bought from supplies the UK and also Europe: berkey-waterfilters.co.uk
Water distillers
This is probably one of the better options for longevity. There are a lot of companies supplying electrically powered water distillers for around £100 and they should last a long long time, being that there isn’t much to go wrong on them.
They simply heat up the water to make steam which then passes through a tube to cool the water vapour back into water. The water is then collected in a separate container ready for use. Especially if you plan to use a distiller at a low temperate, they are slower than the water filter options above, so you will need to be distilling often to have plenty of water each day. This is one of the disadvantages.
One of the big advantages however is its efficiency at getting rid of chemicals in the water. Unlike filters that often need different types of filter for different particles, a distiller doesn’t need that. So long as you clean the residue out of the distiller on occasion so that it doesn’t build up too much, it’s efficiency doesn’t degrade over time.
You can see the deposits left in the distiller after the water has been distilled. It can be hard to clean this out so limescale removers etc may be needed if you really like it to be cleaned effectively.
Water distillers are generally a cheap option in that there are no filters to replace, but of course you are using electricity to power it, so if you’re distilling a lot of water, your electricity bill may go up. There are other ways of making water distillers without needing electricity however.
One option is to make your own distiller from a sealed container, a pipe and another container to collect the water in. All it takes is for the first container to be warmer than the collection container to make sure that the water vapor only goes in the direction you wish. If you live in a hot country, you could have the first container out in the sun with the second in the shade.
One option I am considering for the future is to put a water container next to the water boiler inside the house. That way, the water is heated up without using up excess energy. By using larger containers than the plug-in variety, I can distill and store water in larger quantities.
For most people though, buying a electric powered distiller that can sit on your kitchen work-surfaces is more useful and is a good introduction to distilled water.
Another consideration about using distilled water is the fact that there are far less nutrients left in the water than what you get with filtered water. This leads some people to say that you shouldn’t drink distilled water as it will draw nutrients out of the body. I personally don’t feel that this is much of a concern so long as you are getting plenty of nutrients in your diet. The fact that particles are drawn more easily towards distilled water may also make it easier for your body to get rid of toxic particles out of the body. I also don’t feel that the fact that distilled water being more acidic than most water is a problem simply because water enters the stomach which is highly acidic anyway. The difference between foods and fluids that are acidic or alkaline versus whether they help the body become acidic or alkaline is a very misunderstood subject!
We have used a water distiller for years. They are easy enough to find. We got ours through Osmio a UK based company we like. You can find cheaper prices than Osmio for this distiller but the customer service is very good at Osmio and they replaced some broken parts for us for very cheap even though it was way past the warranty period.
Reverse osmosis filters
I thought I’d put these separate to the filters above as there is a difference in how they work. However, they are another form of filtration and like all filtration systems, the filter or in many reverse osmosis products, several filters, need to be changed every few years. Many products also remineralise the water after filtration such as by putting in magnesium and calcium.
Here in the UK I like the Osmio products as they are clearly enthusiastic about water and even supply products based on hydrogen therapy research. I will not go into how amazing hydrogen therapy products are as I will detail that at some point in the future when I review the Osmio Infinity machine that I bought over a year ago. The US / Canada version is called the Aquacure AC50 if you’re interested.
Due to there being several filters in a reverse osmosis system, they are larger and more expensive in general than a typical filter system. So usually they are installed as part of a home fitted system for people that do not want a bulky device taking up kitchen space. Installing them on the main water pipe coming into your home does have a big advantage though – all taps and showers etc in your home will supply filtered water. That means that you will not have to rely on going to the kitchen each time you want a drink and more importantly, you will not be absorbing toxins through your skin when you shower or take a bath.
Reverse osmosis filters are often considered the best option as the many layers of filtration mean that they remove a bigger variety of toxins and more efficiently than a normal filtration system. However the downside is the fact that you will need to change one or more of the filters at some point in the future, so they are not a buy and forget product.
Rain-water collection
As many people know about the UK, it rains a lot here. A lot! It is simple enough to collect rain-water by channeling it into a container, such as by using the guttering and down pipes that homes typicallyhave around the edges of the roof. In fact there are a number of companies popping up that sell products to help you more efficiently collect and even filter rain water for use.
Many people here in the UK have collected rain-water for decades but mostly to have a supply to use in their gardens rather than for drinking, cleaning or showering.
I would strongly suggesting purifying rain-water before use inside the home. Using the methods above are a good start though there are more complex and expensive systems that you can buy our there.
While in the UK most of our rain-water probably comes from evaporated sea-water from the atlantic ocean, we do get a lot of toxins in our rain because of the huge amounts of chemtrails that they put up in our skies. And yes, you can bet that graphene nano-particles (I have stopped calling them graphene oxide as that portrays an inert chemical rather than advanced nano-technology) are in rain. The rest of Europe has the extra worry of other chemicals from factory fumes, that due to weather patterns, we are theoretically at a lower risk of in the UK.
Other types of filter
There are other filters out there that offer additional functions. For example we have owned a Kangen water filter for years. These filters have been used for years in hospitals in Japan because of the health improvements seen compared to drinking tap water. This particular machine ionises the water after it is filtered and you can pick a pH of 7.5 to 9.0, as well as un-ionised and acidic water depending on what you select on the control panel.
Acidic water can be useful for removing pesticides/herbicides/fungicides on fruit and vegetables, though personally I find it easier to just buy organic or home-grown food. The makers theorise that alkaline water is better for the body and there is indeed good evidence to show that people who drink Kangen water benefit from it. However, as I have pointed out above, the pH of the water you drink doesn’t matter that much because it enters the highly acidic environment of the stomach. In fact there are arguments that lowering the acidity of the stomach is a bad idea as it lowers the ability of the stomach to digest and keep out certain bacteria.
So a more plausible reason why Kangen water has health benefits from my point-of-view, is due to the way it ionises the water. George Wiseman theorises that you end up with more hydrogen particles after the ionisation process explaining why kangen water is so healing.
No matter why it benefits you, Kangen water systems are still a good option. The main downside is having to send your filters to Germany to be serviced at least once a year. They do require the use of a plug socket and space in the kitchen too.
Water from streams, rivers and wells
These sources of water can be great but can be terrible depending on where you are in the world and what chemicals are leaching into the water supply.
Water from wells can be good so long as the earth is doing a good job of filtering the water for you. Proximity to chemical sources like factories and farms should be considered but the only way to be sure is to test your water. Again filtering/distilling your water afterwards is a good idea to be sure.
Rivers and streams can be great. If you are up in the mountains so that there are no farms or buildings upstream, then they can be a good source of water. You might want to use a basic filter to make sure you don’t get liver flukes etc from animals that may be grazing next to the water source but it shouldn’t be of great concern if your immune system is working well.
Rivers and streams closer to large populations can be more of a concern. If the water has passed through a lot of farm land that may have been sprayed with all sorts of chemicals and/or towns/cities that may put all sorts of waste into the river, then it is not a good idea without distilling or filtering and you may even be better off with the water from your tap instead!
Other things to consider
The above is mainly concerning physical-world particles in water. To really have an amazing water supply, I urge you to look into the sub-atomic properties water can have. Water could be considered liquid ether. You can have a huge effect on your health by what many people call “activating” water. There are many ways of doing this such as by spiraling your water through specially designed pipes before you drink it, or by using quartz crystals in the water you drink, or writing loving/empowering statements on your water container or cup etc etc
I have written in more detail about some of these methods in past blogs. If you are new to understanding the ether-like qualities of water and how it can effect you then you can get a good start by looking into the famous work of the Japanese scientist Dr. Masaru Emoto.
