Never before in history has there ever been a focus on the purity of water. Everywhere people look there are ads for filtration systems to purify water. There are companies who are bottling water and selling it under the description of purified bottled water. Water can have harmful properties in it that can make people sick. Some people have to drink filtered water in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Others drink filtered water because they think that the tap water is no longer safe. Whatever the reason, filtered water is here to stay. One way to achieve filtered water is to install and use microfiltered water dispensers. The process of removing contaminants from water is called microfiltration. The way microfiltration works is the water passes through a microporous filter that has holes in it that are .1 to 10 micrometers in size. Anything bigger than these openings gets caught in the filter and removed from the water. These filters have found their way into most water dispensers around the United States. Many restaurants use them to filter out coffee grounds and purify water for their customers to drink. Water bottling companies have perfected the microfiltration process to offer purified bottle water to anyone who wants them. Microfiltration systems are also used to rescue and relief operations. Anytime there is a natural disaster that affects the quality of water in an area of the country, bottled water is brought in to provide clean drinking water for residents. For people who like cold water to drink there are even filters for refrigerators. These filters are placed in the bottom of the refrigerator and water is pumped up to the ice dispenser and water spout. There is even a microfiltered water coolers that can be placed in the refrigerator to provide cold water at anytime. Microfiltered water systems are a benefit to anyone who has them. For people who are involved in relief efforts they offer a means to help clean up contaminated water. Filters offer ways to flavor water and make it into coffee for people to enjoy.Â
