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Clear definitions of essential water and filtration terms.

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Acidic Water
Water with a low pH that can corrode pipes and fixtures.
Activated Carbon
A processed form of carbon used to absorb chemicals chlorine and odours from water.
Alkaline Water
Water with a higher pH often associated with mineral content.
Backwashing
A cleaning process that flushes contaminants out of a filter.
Bacteria
Microscopic living organisms that can cause illness if present in drinking water.
Booster Pump
A device used to increase water pressure in a system.
Bypass Valve
A valve that allows water to bypass a filtration system when needed.
Calcium
A mineral that contributes to water hardness.
Carbon Filtration
A filtration method that uses activated carbon to improve taste and reduce chemicals.
Cartridge Filter
A replaceable filter unit used inside filtration systems.
Certification Body
An independent organisation that tests and verifies filtration performance.
Chloramine
A disinfectant made from chlorine and ammonia used in some water supplies.
Chlorine
A chemical commonly added to water to kill bacteria and other microorganisms.
Concentrate
The portion of water containing removed contaminants.
Disinfection Byproducts
Chemical compounds formed when disinfectants react with organic matter in water.
Drinking Water Safety
The assurance that water meets health and quality standards.
Drinking Water Standards
Regulations that define acceptable levels of substances in drinking water.
Filter Lifespan
The length of time a filter can be used before it needs replacing.
Filter Media
The material inside a filter that captures or absorbs contaminants.
Filtration Efficiency
How effectively a system removes unwanted substances from water.
Filtration System Housing
The outer casing that holds filter components.
Flow Capacity
The maximum flow rate a system can handle without performance loss.
Flow Rate
The speed at which water moves through a filtration system usually measured per hour.
Flow Restrictor
A component that controls the rate of water flow.
Groundwater
Water stored beneath the earth’s surface in soil and rock.
Hard Water
Water that contains high levels of dissolved minerals mainly calcium and magnesium.
Heavy Metals
Metals such as lead mercury or arsenic that can be harmful if present in water.
Hydraulic Load
The amount of water moving through a system over time.
Inline Filter
A filter installed directly into a water line.
Installation Point
The location where a filtration system is installed.
Iron
A metal that can cause staining taste issues and discolouration in water.
Limescale
A chalky residue left behind by hard water on surfaces and appliances.
Magnesium
A mineral commonly found in hard water.
Maintenance Requirements
Routine actions needed to keep a filtration system working properly.
Manganese
A naturally occurring metal that can affect taste and cause staining.
Microplastics
Very small plastic particles that can enter water sources from pollution and plastic breakdown.
Mineral Content
Naturally occurring minerals present in water that affect taste and hardness.
Municipal Water
Water supplied and treated by local authorities.
NSF Certification
A third party certification that verifies water filters meet safety and performance standards.
Nanofiltration
A filtration method that removes small dissolved compounds while allowing some minerals through.
Nitrates
Chemical compounds that can enter water from fertilisers and waste sources.
Non Potable Water
Water that is not suitable for drinking without treatment.
Organic Matter
Natural material in water that can affect taste and treatment needs.
Permeate
The clean water produced after filtration.
Pesticides
Chemical substances that may enter water supplies through agricultural runoff.
Point of Entry Filtration
A system installed where water enters a building to treat all incoming water.
Point of Use Filtration
A filtration system installed at a specific outlet such as a tap or appliance.
Post Filtration
A final filtration stage that polishes water before use.
Potable Water
Water that is safe for drinking.
Pre Filtration
An initial filtration stage that removes larger particles before finer filtration.
Pressure Drop
A reduction in water pressure caused by filtration resistance.
RO Membrane
A semi permeable layer used in reverse osmosis systems to filter very small particles.
Reverse Osmosis (RO)
A filtration process that forces water through a fine membrane to remove dissolved contaminants.
Scale Inhibition
A method used to reduce limescale formation.
Sediment
Small particles such as sand dirt or rust that are suspended in water.
Sediment Filtration
A filtration process that removes physical particles from water.
Service Interval
The recommended time between filter maintenance or replacement.
Soft Water
Water with low mineral content often treated to reduce limescale buildup.
Surface Water
Water from rivers lakes and reservoirs.
System Capacity
The maximum volume of water a system can filter effectively.
System Commissioning
The process of preparing a filtration system for first use.
System Longevity
The expected operational life of a filtration system.
System Redundancy
Use of multiple filtration stages for added reliability.
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
The total amount of dissolved minerals salts and metals present in water.
UV Sterilisation
A process that uses ultraviolet light to neutralise bacteria and viruses in water.
Ultrafiltration
A membrane filtration process that removes bacteria and fine particles.
Viruses
Extremely small infectious agents that may be present in contaminated water.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Organic chemicals that can evaporate easily and contaminate water.
Waste Water
Water discarded during certain filtration processes such as reverse osmosis.
Water Clarity
How clear or visually clean water appears.
Water Consumption
The amount of water used by a household or building.
Water Contaminants
Unwanted substances in water such as chemicals metals bacteria or microplastics that can affect safety or taste.
Water Efficiency
How effectively a system filters water with minimal waste.
Water Odour
Smells present in water often caused by chemicals organic matter or bacteria.
Water Pressure
The force that pushes water through pipes and filtration systems.
Water Quality
A general measure of how clean safe and suitable water is for drinking or daily use.
Water Source
The origin of water such as groundwater surface water or rainwater.
Water Taste
The flavour of water influenced by minerals chemicals and treatment methods.
Water Testing
The analysis of water to identify contaminants and quality levels.
Well Water
Water drawn from underground sources via private wells.
Whole Home Filtration
A system designed to filter all the water entering a property.
pH Level
A measure of how acidic or alkaline water is.

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