Best Water Purifiers in India [2022 Updated]

Introduction: Best water purifiers in India 2021

Access to clean water is a fundamental right of every citizen. The rapid development and urbanization that we see in India come at a cost. Our waterways are gradually getting polluted. Today in India, a water purifier is a mandatory home appliance that one cannot avoid. According to the World Health Organization, 1.1 billion people worldwide lack access to clean drinking water.

With the need for clean water increasing by the day, companies are looking at innovative and economical ways to purify water. A simple Google search of best water purifiers in India returns over one crore results.

The choices are simply overwhelming. Then there this problem with the terminology, we have RO water filters, UV filters, UF filters, and 100s of other types of filters are available in the market.

The aim behind our review – Inform, educate, and enable

The objective of our review of the best water filters in India is threefold.

• Inform – We want our readers to know and be informed about all the available choices and types of water filters.
• Educate – We aim to equip you with valuable and vital information that will enable you to make the right choice.
• Enable – We want you to use our experience and knowledge in selecting the right water purifier for your home.

Our top picks of the best water purifier in India

Review of top water purifiers in India 2021

Review of Havells Max 7-liters RO+UV Water Purifier

Havells Max RO&UV is a smart looking and an intelligent water purifier. It is the only water purifier in India that can fit nicely in a wall corner. Only the HUL’s Pureit Copper+ looks better than this unit.

Max isn’t all about looks. It uses best-in-class multistage purification technology to deliver clean drinking water. By combining RO and UV technologies, the Max purifier ensures the water that you drink is clean and safe.

Features

• 100% RO and UV Purification – Max’s pumps push the water through the RO membrane and through a UV light chamber to give you 100% pure and safe drinking water.
• Mineralz Cartridge – Max uses its Mineralz cartridge to replenish any lost minerals back into the water. It adds a full spectrum of natural minerals and trace elements and corrects the pH of purified water.
• Revitalizer – Max uses a unique revitalizer to restructure the water molecules. This process makes the water biologically active and improves the hydration and the absorption of the minerals.
• iProtect Purification Monitoring – Max uses a unique technology that continually monitors the purification process to ensure safe drinking water.
• Electrical Protection System – Remember, Havells is a brand renowned for its electrical safety. Max uses advanced electronics to provide efficient functioning of the purifier in the voltage range of 170V – 330V. Power to the purifier trips if the voltage exceeds or drops below its operating range.
• Compact Design with 3 Way Mounting – Max is the only water purifier in India that can be installed in 3 different ways, in a corner, on a flat wall, or table-top.
• Zero Splash Faucet – Enjoy smooth-flowing hygienic water with zero splashes, thanks to the unique soft-touch faucet.
• Ingress Protection Tank Cover – This feature eliminates the entry of dust particles and insects.
• Removable Tank – Max’s water tank is small and can easily be removed and cleaned.
• Smart Alert – This feature helps indicate alerts like tank full, self-diagnostic, purification, the error sign like UV, SV, and pumps failure.
• Warranty and Service – Havells provides excellent service and after-sales support. Max comes with a 1-in-a-million service plan and a smart care extended warranty plan.

• Max is one of the best-looking water purifiers in India.
• 7 stage water purification.
• 3-way flexible mounting to save space.
• Mineral cartridge corrects PH and adds natural minerals.
• Revitalizer cartridge makes the purified water more healthy.
• Smart Alert system.
• Removable tank and glass holding tray.
• Electrical protection system.

• Max misses out by not offering a hot water dispenser in its unit.
• The copper infusion would also be a worthy addition to this otherwise excellent product.

Review of Pureit Copper+ 8-liters RO+UV+MF Water Purifier

The HUL Pureit Copper+ is one of the most advanced, top of the line water purifiers available in India.

The HUL Pureit Copper+ RO combines the traditional goodness of copper with modern technology and sleek design.

Features

• Copper charge technology – All Indians know from our ancestors that copper water vessels have immense health benefits. Storing water in copper vessels is an age-old practice. The Pureit Copper+ charges water with 99.8% pure copper in real-time.
• Dual water dispenser – The Pureit Copper+ has two water dispensers. One doses the RO filtered water in copper, while the other, dispenses purified RO water.
• Precise copper dosing – Pureit ensures that you get the right amount of copper in every glass of water that you drink.
• 7 stage RO+UV filtration – Pureit has seven steps filtration, as listed below.
  • PP Melt Blown Pre-Sediment Filter, Pre-RO Carbon Filter, Mesh Filter, Reverse Osmosis Membrane, UV Reactor, Post-RO Carbon Filter, and Micro Filter Membrane.
• Double Purity lock – Pureit’s advance alert systems indicate the filter change 15 days before filter expiry. It also shuts off the water supply if the filter remains unchanged.
• USEPA Compliant – Pureit Copper+ adheres to one of the strictest water safety standards globally, the USEPA.
• Hands-free operation – The Pureit dispenses water with hands-free operation.
• Others – Pureit Copper+ also offers features such as
  • Germkill kit
  • 100% safe plastics
  • A large water storage capacity of 8 liters

• Pureit Copper+ is India’s most advanced water purifier.
• Uses copper charge, unique proprietary technology to infuse the right amount of copper in every glass of water.
• Pureit Copper adheres to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USA standards, and specifications.
• Looks sleek and fashionable and will be a worthy addition to your modern kitchen.

• Pureit Copper+ is one of the most expensive water purifiers in India.
• It comes with only one year of warranty while other premium water purifiers provide 3 years warranty.

Review of EUREKA FORBES AquaSure Delight 7-liters RO+UV+MTDS Water Purifier

AquaSure Delight is an elegant and compact water purifier for a modern Indian kitchen. Your guests will appreciate its sleek looks, and your family will enjoy pure and clean water for years to come.

AquaSure Delight is a nice package with several essential features. We at fourbloggers.com loved its sleek design, best-in-class technology, long-lasting cartridge, and its energy-saving mode.

Features

• Multistage purification – The AquaSure Delight comes with a five-stage purification process. Water is filtered using the following.
• Sediment Filter – Removes larger particles such as dirt from the water.
• Chemi Block – Removes toxins from the water.
• RO Membrane – Removes finer particles, minerals, and other dissolved solids from water.
• UV Disinfection Chamber – UV light kills all pathogens from the water.
• Post Carbon – Remove any remaining impurities from the water.
• MTDS Regulator – AquaSure Delight has an MTDS regulator.The MTDS regulator removes harmful toxins and minerals and retains all the useful minerals at proper ppm levels.
• TDS – AquaSure Delight can treat water from between TDS 200 – 2000 ppm.
• LED indicators – AquaSure Delight has Smart LED indicators for ON, Purification ON\OFF, and a full tank.
• AquaSure Delight comes with a semi-transparent 7 liters storage tank.
• AquaSure Delight has an Energy Saving Mode, which turns off the power supply when the tank is full, saving your electricity bill
• It consists of a long-lasting filter cartridge capable of purifying 6000 liters of water. In other words, you don’t have to replace the filter for a year.

• It has a long-lasting filter that can clean water for a year without a need for replacement.
• AquaSure Delight has an appealing and compact design.
• Aquaguard offers the AquaSure Delight at an affordable price.
• It has a large 7 liters storage tank.

• AquaSure Delight does not have an option to dispense warm water.
• It lacks a digital display.

Review of A.O. Smith Z8 10-liters RO+SCMT Water Purifier

The A.O. Smith Z8 water purifier boasts a ton of cool features. It uses an advanced 8-stage purification process to make your water safe to drink. The Z8 is the only water purifier in our list that dispenses hot water, making it an excellent choice for those cold nights. Z8 uses its innovative Advance Recovery Technology (ART), offering excellent water savings.

While it offers excellent options, not everyone will like its looks. The Z8 looks more like a coffee vending machine than a water purifier. Despite its looks, the Z8 is an excellent choice.

Features

• Excellent 8 stage Purification – The Z8 offers top of the line 8-stage purification. This intelligent machine pushes water through 8 layers of filter. The following are the 8-stages of the filtration process.
• Pre-filter
• Sediment filter
• Carbon Block
• Advance recovery technology (ART™)
• Side Stream RO membrane
• MIN-TECH (mineralizer technology)
• ZX Double protection dual filter (SAPC + SCMT)
• No loss of minerals due to RO – The A.O. Smith Z8 water purifier replenishes the lost minerals during RO using MIN-TECH. It also maintains the pH level of the water, making it safe to drink.
• Reduces water wastage – Using ART™ technology, the Z8, saves twice the amount of water than ordinary purifier during the RO process.
• The A.O. Smith Z8 water purifier has a unique feature to auto flush the RO membrane before each purification cycle.
• Hot water dispenser – The A.O. Smith Z8 water purifier can dispense hot water at the touch of a button.
• With an ultra-modern design, the A.O. Smith Z8 water purifier comes with a dual tank with 10 liters. The larger 9.2 liters tank holds water at room temperature. The smaller 0.8 liters tank for hot water.
• Indicators – The A.O. Smith Z8 water purifier has an appealing display. It has a water temperature indicator and a change filter indicator for each filter (pre-filter, post-filter, and RO membrane).
• India’s first RO with night assist – The Z8 has a Radium based paint that glows in the dark. It is easy to find if you are looking for a drink in the middle of the night.

• It offers an excellent 8 stage purification process to purify municipal and groundwater.
• The Z8 dispenses hot water directly from the purifier. Great for cold nights.
• A large storage tank of 10 liters.
• A.O. Smith Z8 has a great and useful digital display.
• Saves twice the amount of water when compared to standard water purifier.

• A.O. Smith Z8 is an expensive water purifier.
• Poor after-sales and services support. Several users complain about the lack of proper support.

Review of Blue Star Aristo 7-liters RO+UV Water Purifier

Blue Star India offers the Blue Star Aristo in three variants.

• Blue Star Aristo RO+UV
• Blue Star Aristo RO+UF
• Blue Star Aristo RO+UV+UF

Except for the water purification process, all three variants are similar. Aristo has two color options, white and black. The price also varies based on the technology used.

In this review, we will focus on the Blue Star Aristo RO+UV+UF as it combines the features of both RO+UV and RO+UF models. We recommend that you choose the Blue Star Aristo RO+UV+UF as the price difference is not significant between these variants.

Below are some of the unique features of the Blue Star Aristo.

Features

• Triple-layered RO+UV+UF protection – The Aristo’s triple-layered protection ensures that water that you and your family consume is pure and safe. The RO layer removes heavy metals, radioactive materials, and microorganisms.
• Aqua taste Booster (ATB) – It is a unique feature that uses calcite media to maintain optimum pH levels. It also improves the taste of water.
• Cute and Stylish looks – Blue Star Aristo comes with two color options black and white. The overall design of the Aristo does not disappoint. We liked the black purifier more than the white.
• Copper Impregnated Activated Carbon – This additional layer removes smell, odor, and volatile organic compounds from the water.
• 6-stage purification process – Aristo has a 6-stage water purification process.
• Pre-sediment filter
• Pre-carbon filter
• Sediment filter
• RO membrane
• Post-carbon filter with Aqua Taste Booster (ATB)
• UV lamp
• Child lock function – A simple child lock to prevent unnecessary wastage of water.

• Blue Star is a brand that is synonymous with quality.
• You will like the design, while it is not modern but not dull.
• Aristo has several useful features that you will love. We liked its 6 stage aqua taste booster (ATB) the most.
• Blue Star has three AMC plans to cover the Aristo. We recommend that you opt for the Advanced plan.

• The Aristo misses a hot water dispenser. Hot clean water would have been a worthy addition.
• It also misses filter change or a UV lamp change indicator.

Review for KENT Grand+ 8-liters RO+ UV/UF +TDS Water Purifier

KENT Grand Mineral RO+UV/UF water purifier is one of Kent’s best selling purifiers. Like most Kent’s water purifiers, the Grand Plus uses a transparent design and has an inbuilt a TDS controller. It uses a double purification process, making it an excellent choice for brackish/tap/municipal and groundwater.

The key features of the KENT Grand Mineral RO+UV/UF water purifier are listed below.

Features

• Sabse Shudh Paani – KENT Grand has a multiple purification process comprising of both RO and UV/UF. This process eliminates 99.9% impurities, including bacteria, viruses, and dissolved toxins.
• Mineral RO Technology – KENT Grand comes with a patented RO™ technology and an inbuilt TDS controller. It can replenish lost minerals during the RO purification.
• It can purify water with TDS from a range of 500-2500mg/Liter.
• Kent Zero Water Wastage Technology – KENT Grand extracts 350 ml of pure water for every liter of water. It saves 10% more water than other water purifiers. This intelligent water purifier pushes the reject water back into the overhead tank.
• Large storage tank – This water purifier has an 8-liter storage tank made of ABS food-grade plastic.
• It has an inbuilt SMPS unit to handle voltage fluctuations (100 – 300 Volts).

Latest Variant – Kent Grand+ Mineral RO+UV/UF (4)

Kent recently upgraded the Grand to Grand+ variant. Kent Grand+ comes with the below additional features.

• High Storage and Purification – It has a 9-liter water tank and can purify up to 20 liters of water per hour.
• KENT claims Zero Water Wastage by repumping the wasted water into to inlet head tank, which will be purified again.
• In-tank UV Disinfection – The UV light in the storage tank keeps the water clean for a longer duration.

• Mineral RO Technology ensures any lost minerals during the RO process is replenished.
• It has a large storage capacity of 8 liters.
• It has a 1-year warranty and three years of free AMC service.
• It has a Filter Change Alert and UV Fail Alarm.
• It consumes low power of 60W.

• It lacks a digital display.
• Not everyone will appreciate its design with visible filters. It is not a sleek looking water purifier.
• It does not have hot water dispensing.

Review of KENT Superb Star 9-liters RO+ UV/UF +TDS Water Purifier

KENT Superb Star is a futuristic water purifier for those looking for a technologically advanced unit. We ask our readers not to confuse this model with KENT Super Star, another model with a similar name.

KENT Superb Star’s USP is that it comes with an in-tank UV disinfection technology. This tech ensures that the water remains free from pathogens even when it remains in storage.

Superb Star has a high storage capacity (9-liters) and fast purification production rate (20 L/hr), which is suitable for large families and small workplaces.

If you are looking for a good water purifier that can make salty (brackish) water safe to drink, this unit is for you.

Features

• Save Water Technology – KENT Superb Star reduces water wastage using a computer-controlled process. Using this process, the Superb Star recovers the maximum amount of water, thus reducing the wastage.
• High Storage Capacity – With a 9-liter storage tank, Superb Star ensures water supply in the event of a power failure. Its intelligent water level indicator keeps track of the water level in the storage tank.
• Multistage Purification Technology – The Superb Star’s RO+UV+UF purification process ensures pure water.
• High Filteration Rate – KENT Superb Star with high filtration rate helps continuous refill into its storage tank, thereby providing consistent supply throughout.
• Mineral RO Technology – The patented technology of KENT enables you to control TDS in water with a TDS Controller.
• Digital Display – KENT Superb Star has a display to indicate the essential parameters of the unit. It shows mineral content, RO flow rate, filter life, and failure parameters.

• KENT Superb Star offers a 9 Liter storage tank with a water level indicator.
• It has advanced UV disinfection in the storage tank.
• It has an in-built auto-flushing system of RO membrane that increases the life and efficiency of the RO membrane.
• It displays the mineral content in purified water and performance on the large digital screen.
• KENT Superb Star recovers up to 50% of water, reduces water wastage.

• We felt the design of the Superb Star was dull. Its appearance suits an office space more than a home.
• We are not sure how much value the in-tank UV disinfection will add. If you keep your water tank clean, this tech may not be necessary.
• For an extra few thousand rupees, you can get futuristic water purifiers such as the Pureit by HUL.

Review of EUREKA FORBES AquaSure Smart Plus 6-liters RO+UV+MTDS Water Purifier

Aquasure Smart Plus has a compact design coupled with a modern look to suit the needs of your smart home at an affordable price. This water purifier is a perfect choice for modern Indian homes. Eureka Forbes offers this water purifier at a mouth-watering low price.

Aquasure Smart Plus comes with a multi-stage purification using RO+UV+MTDS technology and is suitable for different sources of water like taps, bore well, and tankers.

The MTDS technology allows you to adjust the TDS of the water manually, in other words, you can control how your water tastes. The purifier also removes micro-organisms like viruses, and protozoa cysts, besides eliminating waterborne disease-causing bacteria.

The Smart Plus purifies water at each of its 6 stages. Thus ensuring that the water is pure and healthy for your family.

Features

• Smart Design and LED Indicators – compact and reliable design treats water from multiple sources like a tanker, bore well, and tap.
• Smart color-changing indicators for purification process on/ tank full, low incoming water pressure/ no water supply/ error with the machine/ end of life.
• Smart Excess TDS regulator reduces total dissolved salt up to 90% ensuring safe and tasting drinking water, always.
• Smart Installation – The purifier can be wall-mounted or placed on the tabletop as per your requirement.
• Water Storage – Smart Plus comes with 6 liters storage tank with water level indicator. 6 liters storage capacity should hold enough water during power cuts.
• Long Cartridge Life – The purifier comes with 6000 liters cartridge life. This filter will last for a year for a family of four.
• Smart Energy Savings – It has a smart energy-saving mode that can automatically turn off the power when the water tank is full.
• Smart Performance During Voltage Fluctuations – Smart Plus uses an SMPS that protects it from damage during low voltage.

• 6 stage RO+UV+MTDS water purification.
• Manual adjustment TDS (MTDS) gives you control over the taste of your water with natural minerals.
• Compact, sleek, and a modern design fit for a modern Indian kitchen.
• Excellent built-in protection during voltage fluctuations.
• Energy-saving mode.
• Affordable Price.

• Water level indicator is unclear.
• No cartridge life indicator.
• Several users complain about poor customer service.

Review of KENT Ace Plus 8-liters RO+ UV/UF Water Purifier

Kent Ace Plus is an elegant wall mounted water purifier with mineral RO technology. You will get pure and mineral-rich water with zero water wastage. Kent Ace Plus water purifier is equipped with futuristic in-tank UV disinfection technology, which keeps the water pure for a longer duration. This water purifier is best suited for Indian homes and small offices with a brackish, tap, and municipal corporation water.

Features

The features of this unit are listed below.

• Higher Storage Capacity – Kent Ace Plus water purifier has 8L water storage capacity and purifies up to 20L per hour. This water purifier has the maximum duty cycle of 100L per day, so you will not run out of purified water even when there is a power outage.
• Mineral RO Technology – Kent uses it’s patented RO Technology to retain essential natural minerals which give you pure, healthy, and tasty drinking water.
• Multiple Purification Process – Kent Ace Plus water purifier first filters the water using sediment and carbon filters. Then it runs the water through RO + UF process, which reduces dissolved impurities, bacterias, and cysts. Finally, it runs the water through a TDS controller, which retains essential minerals and UV process, which reduces bacterias and viruses. Thus Kent Ace water purifier will not only provides you pure drinking water but also improve the taste of the water.
• Zero Water Wastage – Kent Ace Plus water purifier recirculates the rejected water to the overhead tank using the existing water booster pump. You will not have any water wastage.
• Retains Essential Minerals – Kent Ace plus water purifier comes with Kent’s unique TDS control value, which no other RO purifier has. This feature allows you to control the natural minerals in purified water.
• Extended Free Service – With Kent Ace Plus water purifier, you will get a 1-year warranty + 3 years service AMC free.

Variants of KENT Ace

Apart from the Kent Ace Plus water purifier, Kent Ace water purifier also has 4 other variants.

• Kent Ace Extra – Kent Ace Extra water purifier has an additional alkaline feature in the purification process, which maintains the pH of water between 8.5 to 9.5. With this feature, you will get healthier drinking water.
• Kent Ace Star – Kent Ace Star water purifier has a unique feature of digital display of performance. Through this feature, you will display essential parameters such as mineral contents, RO rate floor, filter life, and failure.
• Kent Ace – Kent Ace water purifier does not have UV purification. This variant does not recirculate the rejected water, so you will have water wastage.
• Kent Ace Lite – Kent Ace Lite water purifier does not have a UV disinfection tank. This variant does not recirculate the rejected water, so you will have water wastage.

• Kent Ace water purifier gives you pure, germs free and tasty drinking water through multiple purification process.
• This water purifier gives you healthier drinking water with essential minerals retained through TDS controller and UV disinfection.
• Kent Ace water purifier comes at competitive price which gives you value for money.
• Kent water purifiers has good customer service.

• Kent Ace water purifiers do not have display or indicator for filter life and failure except the Kent star variant.
• This water purifier does not include pre-filter so you will need to buy the pre-filter separately if needed.

Review of KENT Maxx 7-liters UV/UF Water Purifier

KENT Maxx UV/UF is an excellent UV/UF based water purifier that comes at an affordable price. It differentiates itself from others in the market by offering a two-stage filtration (UV+UF) and a detachable water tank at a nominal cost.

Features

• Four-stage double purification – KENT Maxx UV/UF water purifier has a four-stage purification process.
• Sediment filter to remove the dirt and larger particles in the water.
• Activated Carbon filter reduces bad taste and foul smell in the water.
• The UV chamber kills the bacteria and the viruses present in the water.
• Hollow Fibre UF membrane removes bacteria, viruses, and cysts.
• Indicators – KENT Maxx UV/UF water purifier has LED indicators for crucial operations.
• Detachable water tank – This is the only water purifier in India to boast a transparent, detachable tank that is easy to clean.
• No water wastage – Kent uses UV+UF for filtration. This process does not result in water wastage.
• 7-liter storage capacity – Kent uses ABS food-grade plastic for Maxx’s water storage tank.
• Stable low voltage operations – Maxx water purifier comes with an SMPS module to operate efficiently during low voltage.

• The UV/UF process eliminates bacteria, viruses, and cysts in the water.
• Since Maxx does not use RO, it preserves the essential minerals in the water.
• It has no water wastage.
• Economical maintenance costs.
• It has a standard storage tank with a capacity of 7 liters.

• It is only suitable for water with TDS levels 600ppm and less.
• Requires a pump or a pressure regulator at the water inlet as it doesn’t work on low water pressure.

Review of KENT Ultra Storage 7-liters UV/UF Water Purifier

The Kent Ultra Storage water purifier is fully automatic and wall-mountable. Kent offers the Ultra Storage with a large water tank that can hold 8 liters of purified water.

The Kent Ultra Storage uses a multi-stage combination filtration process to ensure safe drinking water. This water purifier first uses UV rays to kill all microorganisms from the water. After the UV process, water flows through a hollow fiber UF membrane that removes particles, such as dirt.

Features

The Kent Ultra Storage offers the following features.

• High storage capacity – This water purifier comes with a storage tank that can hold up to eight liters of water. Kent uses the finest quality materials to build their storage tank. The container is leak-proof and ensures that the filtered water is not contaminated.
• Activated Carbon pre-filter – Kent Ultra Storage uses an Activated Carbon based pre-filter. This filter traps larger particles like dirt from getting into the filtration process.
• Computer-controlled operation – Kent Ultra Storage comes with an alarm to indicate UV lamp failure.
• Purification capacity – The Kent Ultra Storage can process up to 60 liters of water per hour.
• Certifications – Kent tests and certifies its water purifiers by organizations such as water quality association (WQA).
• Double purification – Kent Ultra Storage uses two-stage cleansing. First, UV rays process the water, followed by a hollow fiber UF layer.
• Three layers of filtration – Kent Ultra Storage uses Sediment, Activated Carbon, and UF Membrane.
• Easy Installation – This water purifier is easy to install and is wall-mountable.
• Warranty – Kent covers this purifier with a one-year warranty for electrical and mechanical parts. Six-month warranty for filters.

• Kent Ultra Storage offers double filtration. It uses a combination of UV+UV to filter water.
• It comes with a large capacity storage tank that can hold up to 8 liters of clean water.
• It includes a UV Lamp failure alarm and water level indicator.

• Not many will like Kent Ultra Storage’s design.
• It does not have any advanced or modern features such as digital display or hot/cold options.

Review of EUREKA FORBES AquaSure Aquaflow DX UV Water Purifier

The Aquasure Aquaflow DX water purifier from Eureka Forbes is an excellent choice for those looking for safe drinking water. The Aquasure Aquaflow DX comes with Dual filtration cartridge, which can filter suspended particles, organic compounds, toxins, and odor from water.

Aquaflow DX operates with 3 stage water filtration process.

• First, by passing water through a clarity cartridge
• Second activated carbon filter
• Finally, through a UV chamber

It comes with an elegant design, and it would undoubtedly add a new look to your whole kitchen as well.

Features

The Aquasure Aquaflow DX has the below unique and impressive features.

• Unique filtration process – One of the unique characteristics of this water purifier is that it clubs two filtration processes into one and uses a dual filtration cartridge.
• Maintain taste – During its 3 stage purification process, Aquaflow DX eliminates all unsafe particles and retains the taste and minerals in the water.
• Long cartridge life – Aquaflow DX’s dual cartridge will last for six months for a family of four. It can filter up to 3000 liters of water.
• Excellent price – Aquaflow DX is one of the few water filters that provide effective water filtration at an affordable price.
• Safe to use – Due to its voltage stabilizer, it is relatively more reliable to use in a country where voltage fluctuations or low voltage are the most common.
• Smart indicators – Due to its intelligent sensors, you will get a notification when the Aquaflow DX needs servicing. These sensors monitor critical parts such as the filter, UV lamp for failures.
• Energy-efficient – The energy saver mode of this purifier switches off the UV lamp automatically when not in use for 10 minutes.
• Smart Flow – High flow rate Aquaflow DX water purifier with its advanced technology can deliver up to 2 liters of water in just a minute. It will make your kitchen chores easy.
• Others – The Aquaflow DX comes with the following.
  • Type – Wall Mount/Table Top
  • Power consumption – 40 Watt
  • UV Lamp – 8 Watt

• Aquasure Aquaflow DX combines effective filtration with an elegant design.
• Dual cartridge effectively removes odor, bad taste, and any organic compound from water.
• Aquaflow DX does not alter the taste of the water. It also retains all essential minerals and nutrients in the filtered water.
• Aquaflow DX has an inbuilt glass holding tray for you to fill your glass comfortably.
• Aquaflow DX is one of the best energy-efficient water purifiers in India.

• Aquasure Aquaflow DX works only with water with low TDS levels.
• Aquaflow DX does not offer a water storage tank. You will not have water when there is a power cut.

What is water purification, and what are the various methods of purifying water?

This section of our post will help you understand the basic principles behind water purification.

Water purification removes harmful chemicals, bacterias, and viruses, suspended solids, and gases to make it suitable for us to drink. The modern water purifiers are advanced, and they use innovative technology to make water fit for human consumption.

Methods of purifying water

This section of our post details the various water purifying methodologies.

Water boiling

Boiling is the simplest and the most effective way to rid water of all harmful biological contaminants (bacteria and viruses). We at fourbloggers.com recommend that you boil drinking water before drinking, even if you use a water filter. Remember, boiling water does not remove chemical toxins and impurities.

Distillation

Distillation uses condensation to purify water. Boil the water and collect the water vapor through condensation to purify water. Distillation leaves behind harmful toxins.

Reverse osmosis

RO filters are quite popular in India. A RO filter uses pressure to force water through a semipermeable membrane. In other words, a device pushes water through a multi-layered filter. This filter traps and removes all the impurities.

The downside to the RO process is wastage of water. In other words, if you filter 6 liters water, 4 liters are typically wasted. People generally use the unfiltered water out of the RO for non-drinking purposes, such as cleaning and laundry.

Granular Activated Carbon Adsorption

Activated Carbon is another excellent water filtration process. Activated Carbon absorbs many toxins, odors, or taste from the water. Often, household carbon filters use silver nanoparticles to prevent bacterial growth in the filter.

Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection

UV filters are also famous in India. The advantage of a UV filter is that it does not leave any residual disinfectant in the water. Ultraviolet light passes through the water killing bacteria and viruses. In India, several water purifiers use a combination of both RO and UV for effective water filtration.

The advantage of a UV filter is no water wastage. Since UV rays disinfect the water, there is no wastage. However, UV filters do not remove any dissolved toxins or chemicals. Hence most water purifiers in India use a combination of RO, UV, and UF for effective filtration.

Ultrafiltration (UF)

Ultrafiltration is a type of membrane filtration that uses pressure to push water through a membrane. This process results in particles getting trapped in the layer leaving the water pure and safe to drink.

UF filters do not remove dissolved solids (TDS) from water. If your well or bore water has high TDS, UF filters will not reduce the TDS concentrations.

Water purifier buyers guide

In this section, we present the basics of water purifiers in India along with a simple and easy to follow guide. Water purifiers use a wide array of filters to purify water. Also, one must understand some basic concepts behind water purity. This understanding will help you in choosing the right water filter for your home.

Things you must know about water in India

Water purifiers use several acronyms and terminologies. For an average buyer, these acronyms can be confusing. Use the section below to understand what these terms mean.

Water sources

In India, there are three primary sources of water that people use.

• Groundwater – Most households rely on groundwater. Borewells and open wells are a common sight in India and are the most common source of water.
• Municipal water – Municipal government supplies water from lakes, rivers, and other natural reservoirs to our homes through a network of pipes.
• Other sources – Several households in India also use other sources of water, such as rainwater harvesting, water tankers, borewell water, etc.

Water Quality

The quality of water from your water source is the primary factor that will determine the type of purifier that you need. When it comes to water quality, you need to take into account the following.

• Hard water – The amount of minerals dissolved in water determines its hardness. If you notice a white layer on your taps and shower, then your water is hard. Your soap will not lather properly in hard water. Hard water is not bad for human health. Studies by the United States National Research Council found that hard water serves as a dietary supplement for calcium and magnesium.
• Soft water – Soft water has a lesser amount of minerals dissolved. We need minerals such as calcium and magnesium in our water.
• TDS – Total dissolved solids (TDS) is another frequently used term in India. As the name implies, TDS is a measure of both organic (bacteria, algae) and inorganic (minerals, dirt) in your water source.

TDS varies by region and water source. The table below is a general guide for TDS based on water sources. Use a TDS meter to test your water to determine the accurate TDS value.

Storage capacity

All water purifiers in India come with a storage tank. RO and UV based purifiers use electricity to filter water. These purifiers also take time to filter water. A storage tank helps store clean water in the event of power failure.

If you live in a large joint family like most of us do, consider a water filter with a large storage tank. The following are the most common storage tank capacities in India.

• Up to 7 liters – These purifiers are suitable for apartments and small families.
• 7 to 14 liters – These purifiers are ideal for large families.

Greater than 14 liters – These purifiers are useful for commercial establishments or common areas in an apartment complex.

What are the different types of water purifiers available in India?

Water purifiers in India fall under any one or a combination of the below list. The most efficient water purifiers are the ones that use a combination of different purification technologies.

Gravity based purifiers

• Filters: Larger impurities such as dirty, algae, and other particles.
• Does not filter: Does not remove microorganisms, such as Protozoan cyst, bacteria, viruses.

UV based purifiers

• Filters: Kills microorganisms, such as Protozoan cyst, bacteria, viruses.
• Does not filter: Does not remove larger impurities such as dirty, algae, and other particles.

RO/UF based purifiers

• Filters: Removes microorganisms, removes particles, and removes harmful chemicals, such as Arsenic.
• Con: Water wastage is high.

Combination (RO+UV/ UF+UF) purifiers

• Filters: Removes microorganisms, removes particles, and removes harmful chemicals, such as Arsenic.
• Con: Expensive and water wastage is also high.

Conclusion: Best water purifiers in India 2021

Water is one of the fast depleting resources in the globe today. Our waterways are polluted, groundwater is contaminated, with droughts and lack of rainfall, conserving water is an absolute necessity.

The Government of India has several projects to conserve and preserve water for our children. Projects such as rainwater harvesting are proving to be invaluable in replenishing groundwater.

We urge our readers to conserve this most precious resource so that our children and their children can continue to enjoy clean water. Let us do our part in conserving water.

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