Step-by-Step Water Distillation Process
The water distillation process removes a variety of substances and impurities. It is helpful to go through this process in order to make your water consumable, whether you plan on drinking it or cooking your food with it. Use this process whenever you need to purify your own water.
Things You Will Need:
- Water
- Stovetop pot
- 2 lids
- Bowl or glass
- Measure the amount of water you need to distill. If you simply wish to make a pot of coffee for your morning ritual, look on the carafe to determine how much water you need.
- Pour the water into a pot that is large enough to leave the top third of the pot free of water. It is important to keep this area free so that the water does not overflow. If the water overflows, you lose a great deal of water and will have to start the process over in order to end up with the amount you need.
- Turn the stove on high and allow the water to come to a boil. Once the water begins to boil, place the lid on the top.
- Leave the lid on the pot of boiling water until you see the water collect on the top of the lid. Once the condensation builds up, remove the lid from the boiling water and replace with another lid.
- Tilt the lid sideways and allow the condensate water to drip off into the coffee pot or a bowl or glass. Continue to change lids and pour the water off when needed and proceed to using your home-distilled water.