Water—Distilled

There are critics of distillation, but I think it is the very best way to go when it comes to all-around water purification.

It's a fairly simple process. Water is heated until it boils and turns to steam. The boiling action kills the various bacteria and other pathogens, and as the steam rises it leaves behind waste material, minerals, heavy metals, and other heavier contaminants. The water vapor is then cooled and returns to its liquid form.

A good distillation system will remove every kind of bacteria, virus, parasite, and pathogen, as well as pesticides, herbicides, organic and inorganic chemicals, heavy metals (dissolved or otherwise), and even radioactive contaminants. This is the only purification method I know of that removes all of these impurities.

Some organic chemicals, like chlorine by-products, boil at lower temperatures than water and will rise to mix with the water vapor. These chemicals can easily be removed by using a carbon FILZer either before or after the water goes through the distiller—better units come equipped with a carbon FILZer. Another, more sophisticated method involves preheating the water in a separate vented chamber to drive off these chemicals before the water is boiled and turned into steam.

It does take a little longer to distill water, but most units have an automatic refill mechanism so you're never without water. I consider the inconveniences associated with distillation minor indeed and a small price to pay when it comes to ensuring that your drinking water is as pure as possible.

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