Contaminants & Water Testing
Particulates
Dissolved Inorganics
Dissolved Organics
Microorganisms
Pyrogens
Products
Water Quality
Purification Technologies
Distillation
Deionization
Reverse osmosis
Activated carbon filtration
Microporous filtration
Activated carbon filtration
Ultrafiltration
Ultraviolet oxidation
Electrodialysis
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Water Purification Methods
Eight different methods are commonly used to purify water.These are:
Distillation
Deionization
Reverse osmosis
Activated carbon filtration
Microporous filtration
Ultrafiltration
Ultraviolet oxidation
Electrodialysis
The following NCCLS chart compares the effectiveness of seven of these technologies for the removal of the various contaminants found in water. (Electrodialysis was not listed in this NCCLS chart.)