About Water Distillation

Distillation is a method of water purification to separate mineral substances and impurities from the liquid base solution. Water is heated to the point of boiling. The steam is collected and condensed to make what is known as distilled water.

Distillation Process
Distilled water produces liquid that is purer than its original source. Because during distillation, all salts and heavy impurities do not evaporate, leaving behind a liquid that is free from salts and minerals. The procedure, which is done with an appliance known as a still, consists of a large boiler for the water, a condenser to route the steam vapor and the collection vessel. Distilled water is produced when the water's molecules change from their vapor state back to a liquid.

Drinking Water
Water has a low boiling point. Therefore, it can be kept at a constant temperature, which allows for steady vaporization and distillation. The process is not only excellent at removing salts and minerals from the water; it is also often used as a method of removing organisms from drinking water, when others are not available. Generally, the process needs to be repeated several times to thoroughly remove all of the toxic bacteria.

Other Uses
Steam irons use distilled water because it is free of minerals. Tap water can ruin a steam iron because of the calcium buildup, which forms on the steam outlets. Distilled water solves this problem. It can be purchased at most grocery stores by the gallon.