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Is distilled water the same as filtered water?

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I was wondering is distilled water the same as filtered water? So I did a quick research. Here’s what I come out with.

Distilled water is treated through boiling water to steam then condensing it back into a liquid.

On the other hand, filtered water is purified by passing raw water through microscopic holes that trap contaminants.

Distilled water will sometimes contain traces of volatile chemicals with a low boiling point, but filtered water will not have traces of such chemicals depending on the quality of the filter.

Therefore, filtered water is usually of higher quality than distilled water -depending on the quality of the filters used.

Distilled Water vs Filtered Water (Pros and Cons)

Distilled Water Filtered Water

  • Purified through a process of boiling and condensing of water.
  • Traces of chemicals with low boil point remain
  • Water testes flat because minerals have been removed
  • Volatile chemicals such as pesticides have a lower boiling point than water, and they will remain in the water.

  • Processed by passing through microscopic holes
  • No traces of chemicals depending on the type of filter used
  • water tastes great because it still has essential minerals depending on the type of filter
  • Removes volatile chemicals such as pesticides.

Distilled water benefits

While many people don’t like to drink distilled water, it some has some benefits. Let’s look at the benefits of drinking distilled water.

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Distillation is very effective in killing disease-causing germs. In addition, it is a natural method of eliminating contaminants from water. People who don’t like using artificial filters prefer distillation. In addition, some filter is made using some chemicals making them unnatural.

Some processes require distilled water. These processes include medicinal and industrial applications.

Uses of Distilled Water

Distilled water is used in the following areas

  • Canning produce
  • Watering plants
  • Brewing beer
  • For making ice cubes
  • Cosmetic products

What is the best type of water to drink?

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Generally, there are five major categories of water.

  1. Mineral water
  2. Distilled water
  3. De-ionized water
  4. Springwater
  5. Purified water

Mineral water

Mineral water is water that contains a lot of healthy minerals such as calcium and magnesium.

Distilled water

Drinking distilled water is not healthy because it tends to be acidic. However, distilled water can help to draw the poison out of the body.

De-ionized Water

This is water whose ions have been removed through a process of ion exchange. This process removes most contaminants from water. However, it does not remove pathogens and organic contaminants.

Spring Water

This is water that comes from underground aquifers and it naturally flows on to the earth’s surface. When spring water is bottled, it may be treated or untreated. Although spring water is thought to be pure, it sometimes contains contaminants such as arsenic and phthalates.

Purified water

This refers to water that is gotten from various sources such as tap, rain, or well. It is then purified using methods such as activated carbon filtration, ion exchange, reverse osmosis or distillation. The quality of purified water depends on the types of filtration used.

Conclusion

In conclusion, to answer the question is distilled water the same as filtered water. The answer is no. This because filtered water tends to be of higher quality than distilled water. Also, distilled water tends to have a higher pH level. The positive side of distillation is that it is very effective in killing micro-organisms found in water. In addition, distillation is a natural method of purifying water.
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