Get a test kit to find out what water purification equipment you need

Contaminants in water aren't always the result of negligence or pollution. Often, naturally occurring contaminants get into water and the only way to identify them and treat them with a water filtration system is to test for contaminants.

I recommend: Try out tests that target both specific contaminants such as arsenic, and complete kits that test a wide range of more commonly occurring contaminants such as chlorine and various bacteria.  Both types of tests are fairly inexpensive.

Search services offered by water purifier equipment providers

Providers of water purification systems generally offer many services for homeowners and businesses. Search provider websites for the type of filtration service you need, from a single faucet filter to large-scale wastewater treatment.

I recommend: Use Siemens to find industrial water purification services or browse the entire range of industrial and home products offered by AMPAC USA. Tekleen offers a feature that allows you to search by industry for industrial water purification products, including different types of irrigation needs. If you're purchasing a filtration system for home use, you can compare filters for drinking water and whole home use.

Pick water purification supplies to fit your space

Because so many different types of purifiers are available, you can generally find one to place in the location where you most want to purify your water. You may have several uses for water at home or at your business, but you can choose where you want to purify.

I recommend: Whole house systems are the most comprehensive and generally the most expensive type of water filtration systems to buy and maintain because they filter all water at the point of entry, covering all faucets that branch out from that single point.  If you want to narrow your filtration, you can try an under-sink water purification machine, a countertop water purifier or even water purification equipment you can install where water enters a refrigerator water dispenser, an ice maker, a coffee machine or any other device that uses water.

Store plenty of water from your water purifier machine

Water purification machines can purify large quantities of water for you to store in bottles or tanks. Even if you just want to purify water for drinking, multi-gallon bottles can make the process more convenient.

I recommend: Large multi-gallon bottles like those used in office water dispensers are an efficient way to store filtered water and transfer it easily to a drinking dispenser. If you're working more with industrial water purification, you might need much larger storage tanks with a cone bottom, or even with an open top to catch rain water. Another way to showcase your purification of water systems for business is through purified water vending machines.

Monitor to know when water purification supplies need replacing

Filters and membranes wear out and need replacing after a certain amount of use. Make sure you get a monitor to accompany your water purification machine to ensure you are using it to its potential.

I recommend: You can either continue to test your water periodically using test kits, or purchase a monitor to continually check various contaminant levels in your water purifier machine. You'll need to purchase water purification supplies such as replacement filters and membranes anywhere from monthly to yearly depending on the type and scale of filtration.