Several factors can measure water quality, such as water temperature, acidity, dissolved solids or oxygen, hardness, and turbidity (particulate matter). Turbidity is one of the critical indicators of water quality.
The term indicates ‘cloudiness’ or ‘haziness,’ which can be caused by several reasons, including suspended particles in water. Turbidity is not a minor concern as it may seem but an essential sign of low water quality, critically unsuitable for human consumption, and significant in determining drinking water's safety and quality.
What Is Turbidity?
Water that is chemically safe and suitable for the human body’s consumption and use is considered safe and quality drinking water.
Turbidity is the presence of particulate matter (PM) in water. In the simplest form, it also refers to water clarity, which means increased cloudiness or haziness indicates increased turbidity. It is measured by the quantity of suspended particulate matter in water.
- The more particulate matter (PM) in water, the less transparent it is. This is a clear indicator of low water quality. This particulate matter may include a variety of suspended substances like clay, organic matter, slit, microorganisms, or algae.
- The Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU unit) is used to measure turbidity. Lower values of NTU indicate clearer and better-quality water, and higher values suggest increased cloudiness.
Here are some other common signs that indicate low water resource quality and if you need a water filter.
Understanding Turbidity in Drinking Water and Why It Matters?
Turbid water can cause a number of health risks because it is caused by the presence of sediments or other impurities that cannot be seen by the naked eye.
- Bacterial infections from turbid water can cause diarrhea and stomach issues.
- Parasitic diseases from turbid water can cause digestive water.
- Chemical contamination poses a risk of poisoning.
- Some microorganisms can cause irritation in the lungs and respiratory issues.
How to Treat Turbid Water?
Turbid water can be treated with adequate water filtration to ensure high-quality water suitable for drinking. A whole-house water filter with a multiple-stage filtration process or an advanced reverse osmosis water filter are excellent investments for treating turbid water in your household. Metpure offers a variety of advanced filters to treat various water quality issues.
Check out Metpure’s advanced and versatile Water Filtration Systems, which are ideal for treating turbid water.
Metpure’s Water Filters for Turbid Water
The following list details a range of Metpure’s multi-purpose water filters, which are equipped with advanced mechanisms to treat turbid water in your household.
Metpure 4 Stage Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System (MV4-ROGB) with Faucet, 50 GPD RO Membrane
The Metpure 4-Stage Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System (MV4-ROGB) is designed to provide high-quality filtration and safe drinking water by removing up to 99% of harmful substances like lead, mercury, chlorine, and other particles from your water, giving you quality drinking water at your tap.
It is a complete package with a compact system, easy maintenance, and a comprehensive warranty that saves space, time, and money.
Check out our 4-stage RO water filter with faucet here.
Metpure Faucet Filter Range - Reverse Osmosis Non-Air Gap. Certified by NSF
The Metpure Faucet Filter Range - Reverse Osmosis Non-Air Gap offers stylish and durable faucet filters that are compatible with your kitchen. These faucets come in five sleek designs: vase style, euro style, large euro style, long reach style, and spring lever style, giving you options to choose your kitchen's match.
These faucets are built to last and meet lead-free requirements, ensuring safe and clean drinking water. The faucet neck swivels 360 degrees, making it easy to dispense water from any angle, and the ceramic disc valve provides smooth operation every time.
Metpure's high-quality manufacturing process ensures a consistent color and finish for a perfect blend with your kitchen decor.
The Metpure Faucet Filter Range - Reverse Osmosis Non-Air Gap offers stylish and durable faucet options for your reverse osmosis water filtration system. These faucets come in five sleek designs: vase style, euro style, large euro style, long reach style, and spring lever style, giving you choices that match your kitchen's look.
Made with a zinc composite exterior, these faucets are built to last and meet lead-free requirements, ensuring safe and clean drinking water. Metpure's high-quality manufacturing process ensures a consistent color and finish for a perfect blend in your kitchen.
Check out our RO faucet filter range here.
