Can we purify water by boiling it?

No. By boiling water we cannot clean the water from asbestos fibres, lead, various dangerous chemicals such as pesticides, etc. Boiling makes the pollutants more concentrated and dangerous because we just evaporate part of the water. By boiling we only kill the bacteria that are not heat resistant while not killing the ones that are resistant.

Boiling water is one of the most well-known and traditional methods of disinfection. It has been used since ancient times to destroy microorganisms that can cause disease. Although boiling is effective in killing many bacteria and viruses, it is not a panacea for purifying water from all forms of pollution.

The Restrictions of Boiling

1. Asbestos, Lead and Other Metals: Asbestos fibres, lead and other heavy metals are not removed by boiling. These substances are inorganic and do not evaporate. On the contrary, the boiling process can concentrate them even more, making the water more dangerous to drink.
2. Chemical Pollutants: Boiling is not effective in removing chemical pollutants such as pesticides, industrial chemicals and other organic substances. Many of these chemicals have high boiling points and do not evaporate with water, making their removal impossible with this method.
3. Concentration of Pollutants: During boiling, the water evaporates, but the pollutants remain, increasing their concentration in the remaining water. This means that if the water contains hazardous substances, they will become even more concentrated and therefore more dangerous.
4. Resistant Bacteria: Although boiling kills many bacteria and viruses, it is not effective against all microorganisms. Some bacteria, such as the spores of certain bacteria, are heat resistant and can survive even at high temperatures.

Given the limitations of boiling, it is important to install a certified and reliable system such as Camelot's Imperial, which removes 100% all chemicals, heavy metals and microorganisms. These filters are specifically designed to retain harmful substances, providing running, safe, healthy water for drinking, offering you comfort, health, economy and environmental protection.