KATHMANDU, SEP 10 -

Despite being touted as a country rich in water resources, drinkable water remains scarce in Nepal. Water-borne diseases take a serious toll on the population each year due to low awareness about water purification methods. While there are various traditional methods to cure drinking water of harmful bacteria and fatal viruses, people seem to give up on them due to the hassles involved in operating and maintaining them.

However, to the respite of those who are dead serious about drinking water, there are various water purification systems available in the market for both home and office use. These modern electric purifiers treat water through ultraviolet technology and reverse osmosis which eliminate harmful pathogens from water without tampering with the minerals. Available in different capacities, these water purifiers also treat water hardness, pesticides, ammonia, nitrate, arsenic, lead and micro organisms. Some even come loaded with advanced technologies like “silver nano technology” and “double filtration” for the most effective result. There are other inbuilt systems like pre-filter candles and silver impregnates activated carbon to diffuse harmful chemicals from water.

Available in different storage and filtration capacities, these machines cost between Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 depending on the size, system, technology and use. For example, commercial models built mainly for office use cost more in comparison to those made for home use. Likewise, capacity too plays a significant part in the price factor. For example, a purifier that filters one litre per minute costs significantly less than the one that can filter 4 litres during the same time.

But overall, as most dealers of these purifying systems claim, the ultimate cost turns out to be less as compared to traditional water treating methods like boiling which sucks more kerosene or LPG than what these purifiers consume in terms of electricity. Eureka Forbes is a leading manufacturer of water purifiers, and a few of their products are displayed here—ranging from products using ultraviolet technology to reverse osmosis.

 

Posted on: 2010-09-10 09:22

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