Abstract:
This invention is directed to a water generating apparatus for extracting water from ambient air. The apparatus provides a condensing surface which is maintained during the operation of the apparatus at a temperature which is below the dew point of the ambient air. The presence of contaminants within the extracted water are reduced by filtering the ambient air prior to its processing by the apparatus and subsequently filtering the condensate. The apparatus is constructed from components which produce minimal particulate matter. The use of such components minimizes the likelihood of those components contributing to the contamination of the water generated from the apparatus. Bacteriological contamination in the condensed water is reduced by constructing the apparatus from components that retard bacteria growth. Further diminution of bacterial growth is achieved by maintaining a continuous flow of water condensate through the apparatus.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     This invention relates to devices adapted for extracting water from ambient air. More specifically, this invention is directed to a device for extracting potable water from the environment for human use. 
     2. State of the Art 
     Potable water is essential for human survival. In many environments, access to readily available sources of drinkable water is restricted if not precluded. Efforts have been made in the past to provide structures adapted to extract potable water from the environment, notable ambient air. Representative structures are those disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,845,504 (LeBleu); U.S. Pat. No. 5,259,203 (Engel et al. And U.S. Pat. No. 5,669,221 (LeBleu et al). While the aforesaid structures have contributed notably to the development of solutions to the provision of potable water in hostile environments, there continues to be a need for a device which is capable of providing a supply of potable water which is free of contaminants. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     A water generating device for producing potable water from ambient air according to the instant invention includes a housing having a first compartment, a second compartment and a third compartment. A water condensing surface is positioned within the first compartment. The device further includes a cooling apparatus which is associated with the condensing surface for cooling the condensing surface to a temperature below the dew point of the ambient air. A water collector is associated with the condensing surface for collecting water from the condensing surface. A first water storage reservoir is connected to the water collector. The first water storage reservoir is positioned in the second compartment. An air filter structure is positioned about the water condensing surface to enclose the water condensing surface thereby forming a filter barrier surrounding the water condensing surface. The air filter structure isolates the water condensing surface from air within the first compartment. 
     In an alternative construction of the invention, the device may include an air circulating device which may be disposed between the water condensing surface and the air filter structure. This air circulating device may be positioned in the third compartment. This third compartment may be thermally isolated from the first compartment. 
     Alternative constructions may further provide for the isolation of the first compartment from the second compartment. This isolation may be of a thermal character or alternatively, the isolation may be such as to preclude unfiltered air from passing from the first compartment to the second compartment. 
     In yet another construction the device may include a second water storage reservoir which may be interconnected to the first water storage reservoir. The interconnection of this second water storage reservoir to the first water storage reservoir may include a check valve positioned intermediate the first water storage reservoir and the second water storage reservoir. 
     The invention is also directed to a method of producing potable water from ambient air. The method includes the steps of providing a water condensing surface and isolating the water condensing surface from the environment by enclosing the surface with an air filtering apparatus. The method further includes the step of providing a cooling apparatus in association with the water condensing surface for cooling the water condensing surface to a temperature below the dew point of ambient air and associating the water collector with the water condensing surface for collecting water from the water condensing surface. The method further includes the steps of drawing ambient air through the air filtering apparatus by means of an air circulating apparatus while cooling the water condensing surface by means of the cooling apparatus and then drawing the ambient air our of the air filtering apparatus by means of the air circulating apparatus. Accordingly, air exiting the air filtering apparatus is filtered upon exiting the air filtering apparatus. 
     The claimed method may, in alternative embodiments, include the step of providing a compartment about the water collector and thermally isolating the compartment from the cooling apparatus. The method may also include the step of providing a water collector fabricated from a silver ion anti-bacterial material. 
     Alternative embodiments of the method may also include the step of filtering the water in the water collector by passing the water sequentially through a charcoal filter and subsequently through a sediment filter and a sanitation light. 
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS 
     In the drawings, which illustrate what is currently considered to be the best mode for carrying out the invention: 
     FIG. 1 is a perspective front view of the water generating machine with the front panel and top panel removed. 
     FIG. 2 is a perspective rear view of the water generating machine with the rear panel and top panel removed. 
     FIG. 3 is a perspective front view of the water generating machine with dispenser valves removed to show dispenser valve ports. 
     FIG. 4 is a front view of the water generating machine with the front panel and top panel removed. 
     FIG. 5 is a rear view of the water generating machine with the rear panel removed. 
     FIG. 6 is a detailed rear view of the upper chamber of the water generating machine with the rear panel removed. 
     FIG. 7 is a detailed rear view of the upper chamber of the water generating machine with the rear panel removed showing the special filter. 
     FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the fan, compressor, condenser coil, and evaporator coil assemblies. 
     FIG. 9 is a detailed perspective view of the rear middle chamber of the water generating machine. 
     FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing the flow of water throughout the water generating machine. 
     FIG. 11 is a detail view of the upper thermal shield showing an insulation layer disposed entirely within a structural layer. 
     FIG. 12 is a detail view of the lower thermal shield showing an insulation layer disposed entirely within a structural layer. 
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
     This invention is a water generating machine that extracts water from ambient air by providing a condensing surface at a temperature below dew point. The presence of contaminates contained in the condensed water is reduced by filtering both the ambient air and the resulting condensate and by constructing the machine from components that produce minimal particulate matter. Bacteriological contamination in the condensed water is reduced by constructing the machine from components that retard bacteria growth and by maintaining a continuous flow of condensed water throughout the device. 
     In particular, the present invention is a water generating machine  1  having a housing  2 . Housing  2  is comprised of front panel  3 , left side panel  4 , right side panel  5 , rear panel  6 , top panel  7 , top support panel  8 , bottom panel  9 , upper thermal shield  10 , and lower thermal shield  11 . In other embodiments, front panel  3 , left side panel  4 , right side panel  5 , rear panel  6 , top panel  7 , top support panel  8 . or bottom panel  9  may be constructed of constituent parts, which may be assembled to form a particular front panel  3 , left side panel  4 , right side panel  5 , rear panel  6 , top panel  7 , top support panel  8 , or bottom panel  9 . 
     Bottom panel  9  is oriented horizontally. The forward edge of bottom panel  9  is joined to the bottom edge of vertically disposed front panel  3  with a welded or fastened joint. The left edge of bottom panel  9  is joined to the bottom edge of vertically disposed left side panel  4  with a welded or fastened joint. In one embodiment, the left edge of bottom panel  9  is joined to the bottom edge of left side panel  4  with nut and bolt assemblies, or equivalent. The right edge of bottom panel  9  is joined to the bottom edge of vertically disposed right side panel  5  with a welded or fastened joint. In one embodiment, the right edge of bottom panel  9  is joined to the bottom edge of right side panel  5  with nut and bolt assemblies, or equivalent. The rear edge of bottom panel  9  is joined to the bottom edge of vertically disposed rear panel  6  with a fastened joint. In one embodiment, the rear edge of bottom panel  9  is joined to the bottom edge of rear panel  6  with nut and bolt assemblies, or equivalent. Top panel  7  is oriented horizontally. The forward edge of top panel  7  is joined to the top edge of vertically disposed front panel  3  with a fastened joint. In one embodiment, the forward edge of top panel  7  is joined to the top edge of front panel  3  with nut and bolt assemblies, or equivalent. The left edge of top panel  7  is joined to the top edge of vertically disposed left side panel  4  with a fastened joint. In one embodiment, the left edge of top panel  7  is joined to the top edge of left side panel  4  with nut and bolt assemblies, or equivalent. The right edge of top panel  7  is joined to the top edge of vertically disposed right side panel  5  with a fastened joint. In one embodiment, the right edge of top panel  7  is joined to the top edge of right side panel  5  with nut and bolt assemblies, or equivalent. The left edge of top support panel  8  is joined to the top edge of vertically disposed left side panel  4  with a fastened joint. In one embodiment, the left edge of top support panel  8  is joined to the top edge of left side panel  4  with nut and bolt assemblies, or equivalent. The right edge of top support panel  8  is joined to the top edge of vertically disposed right side panel  5  with a fastened joint. In one embodiment, the right edge of top support panel  8  is joined to the top edge of right side panel  5  with nut and bolt assemblies, or equivalent. The rear edge of top support panel  8  is joined to the top edge of vertically disposed rear panel  6  with a fastened joint. In one embodiment, the rear edge of top support panel  8  is joined to the top edge of rear panel  6  with nut and bolt assemblies, or equivalent. The rear edge of top panel  7  is fitted to the forward edge of top support panel  8  by friction. 
     Upper thermal shield  10  is horizontally disposed within housing  2  and extends completely between the interior sides of front panel  3 , left side panel  4 , right side panel  5 , and rear panel  6  in a manner that defines the lower boundary of upper chamber  13  and the upper boundaries of rear middle chamber  14  and forward chamber  16 . In one embodiment, upper thermal shield  10  is joined to front panel  3 , left side panel  4 , and right side panel  5  with welded joints but not joined to rear panel  6 . In a second embodiment, upper thermal shield  10  is joined to front panel  3 , left side panel  4 , and right side panel  5  with nut and bolt assemblies, or equivalent, but not joined to rear panel  6 . In addition, the joints between upper thermal shield  10  and front panel  3 , left side panel  4 , and right side panel  5  are sealed with silicone caulk or similar material. In the embodiment where upper thermal shield  10  is joined to front panel  3 , left side panel  4 , and right side panel  5  with welded joints, the welded joints prevent the exchange of air between upper chamber  13  and rear middle chamber  14  and between upper chamber  13  and forward chamber  16 . In the embodiment where upper thermal shield  10  is joined to front panel  3 , left side panel  4 , and right side panel  5  with nut and bolt assemblies, or equivalent, the seal of silicone caulk or similar material prevents the exchange of air between upper chamber  13  and rear middle chamber  14  and between upper chamber  13  and forward chamber  16 . In either the embodiment with welded joints or the embodiment with nut and bolt assemblies, or equivalent, the seal of silicone caulk or similar material insulates upper chamber  13  from heat, which is typically generated by condenser coil  81 A, compressor  81 , and fan motor  62  located within rear middle chamber  14  and forward chamber  16  and reduces the level of noise otherwise produced by water generating machine  1 . In addition, upper thermal shield  10  insulates upper chamber  13  from heat located within rear middle chamber  14  and forward chamber  16 . 
     Upper thermal shield  10  is constructed of a first layer  17  of corrosion resistant treated metal or plastic and a second layer  18  of insulation material. In one embodiment, first layer  17  is joined to second layer  18  using a standard adhesive. In a second embodiment, first layer  17  is fitted to second layer  18  by friction. In a third embodiment, second layer  18  is disposed entirely within first layer  17  and joined using a standard adhesive or fitted by friction. In one embodiment, first layer  17  is galvanized metal. In a second embodiment, first layer  17  is stainless steel. Second layer  18  is disposed above first layer  17 . In one embodiment, second layer  18  is an open celled polymer foam of relatively uniform depth having an insulation value of R 5  or greater. In a second embodiment, second layer  18  is a closed celled polymer foam of relatively uniform depth having an insulation value of R 5  or greater. In a third embodiment, second layer  18  is a combination open and closed celled polymer foam of relatively uniform depth having an insulation value of R 5  or greater. In a fourth embodiment, second layer  18  is an open celled polymer foam of a relatively uniform depth of no more than one inch having an insulation value of R 5  or greater. In a fifth embodiment, second layer  18  is a closed celled polymer foam of a relatively uniform depth of no more than one inch having an insulation value of R 5  or greater. In a sixth embodiment, second layer  18  is a combination open and closed celled polymer foam of relatively uniform depth of no more than one inch having an insulation value of R 5  or greater. In subsequent embodiments, second layer  18  is any insulating material having an insulation value of R 5  or greater. 
     Lower thermal shield  11  is vertically disposed within housing  2  approximately along the vertical center line of left side panel  4  and right side panel  5  and extends between the interior sides of bottom panel  9 , left side panel  4 , right side panel  5 , and the exterior side of the lower panel of environmental control enclosure  31  in a manner that defines the lower rear boundary of forward chamber  16  and the forward boundary of rear lower chamber  15 . In one embodiment, lower thermal shield  11  is joined to bottom panel  9 , left side panel  4 , right side panel  5 , and the exterior side of the lower panel of environmental control enclosure  31  with welded joints. In a second embodiment, lower thermal shield  11  is joined to bottom panel  9 , left side panel  4 , right side panel  5 , and the exterior side of the lower panel of environmental control enclosure  31  with nut and bolt assemblies, or equivalent. In addition, the joints between lower thermal shield  11  and bottom panel  9 , left side panel  4 , right side panel  5 , and the exterior side of the lower panel of environmental control enclosure  31  are sealed with silicone caulk or similar material. In the embodiment where lower thermal shield  11  is joined to bottom panel  9 , left side panel  4 , right side panel  5 , and the exterior side of the lower panel of environmental control enclosure  31  with welded joints, the welded joints prevent the exchange of air between forward chamber  16  and rear lower chamber  15 . In the embodiment where lower thermal shield  11  is joined to bottom panel  9 , left side panel  4 , right side panel  5 , and the exterior side of the lower panel of environmental control enclosure  31  with nut and bolt assemblies, or equivalent, the seal of silicone caulk or similar material prevents the exchange of air between forward chamber  16  and rear lower chamber  15 . In either the embodiment with welded joints or the embodiment with nut and bolt assemblies, or equivalent, the seal of silicone caulk or similar material insulates rear lower chamber  15  from heat predominately generated by compressor  81  and fan motor  62  located within forward chamber  16 , and condenser coil  81 A located within rear middle chamber  14 , and reduces the level of noise otherwise produced by water generating machine  1 . In addition, lower thermal shield  11  insulates rear lower chamber  15  from heat located within forward chamber  16 . 
     Lower thermal shield  11  is constructed of a first layer  21  of corrosion resistant treated metal or plastic and a second layer  22  of insulation material. In one embodiment, first layer  21  is joined to second layer  22  using a standard adhesive. In a second embodiment, first layer  21  is fitted to second layer  22  by friction. In a third embodiment, second layer  22  is disposed entirely within first layer  21  and joined using a standard adhesive or fitted by friction. In one embodiment, first layer  21  is galvanized metal. In a second embodiment, first layer  21  is stainless steel. Second layer  22  is disposed rearward of first layer  21 . In one embodiment, second layer  22  is an open celled polymer foam of relatively uniform depth having an insulation value of R 5  or greater. In a second embodiment, second layer  22  is a closed celled polymer foam of relatively uniform depth having an insulation value of R 5  or greater. In a third embodiment, second layer  22  is a combination open and closed celled polymer foam of relatively uniform depth having an insulation value of R 5  or greater. In a fourth embodiment, second layer  22  is an open celled polymer foam of a relatively uniform depth of no more than one inch having an insulation value of R 5  or greater. In a fifth embodiment, second layer  22  is a closed celled polymer foam of a relatively uniform depth of no more than one inch having an insulation value of R 5  or greater. In a sixth embodiment, second layer  22  is a combination open and closed celled polymer foam of relatively uniform depth of no more than one inch having an insulation value of R 5  or greater. In subsequent embodiments, second layer  22  is any insulating material having an insulation value of R 5  or greater. 
     The forward exterior side of the lower panel of environmental control enclosure  31  is in communication with the upper edge of the first layer  21  of lower thermal shield  11  and joined with a welded joint, which prevents the exchange of air between forward chamber  16  and rear lower chamber  15 . 
     Front panel  3  has vents  23  and vents  23 B. Left side panel  4  has vents  24  and vents  24 B. Right side panel  5  has vents  25  and vents  25 B. Top support panel  8  has vents  25 A. Vents  23 ,  24 , and  25  allow air to flow between the interior space of forward chamber  16  and the exterior of housing  2 . Vents  23 B,  24 B, and  25 B allow air to flow between the interior space of upper chamber  13  and the exterior of housing  2 . In one embodiment, vents  23 ,  23 B,  24 ,  24 B,  25 , and  25 B are louvered, which directs flowing air away from housing  2 , which forms a column of rising air distant from housing  2  and reduces the amount of flowing air that recirculates back into housing  2 . In one embodiment, the collective area of vents  24  and  25  is equal to the collective area of vents  23 . In another embodiment, the collective area of vents  24  and  25  is greater than the collective area of vents  23 . 
     Compressor base plate  80  is contained within the interior space of forward chamber  16  in communication with bottom panel  9 . In one embodiment, compressor base plate  80  is secured to bottom panel  9  with nut and bolt assemblies, or equivalent. In a second embodiment, compressor base plate  80  is secured to tabs formed from bottom panel  9  using retaining pins. Compressor  81  is contained within the interior space of forward chamber  16  in communication with compressor base plate  80 . In one embodiment, compressor  81  is secured to bottom panel  9  omitting compressor base plate  80 . Compressor  81  is sized in order to extract water from ambient air having a temperature of between 50° C. and 400° C. and a relative humidity of at least 25%. In one embodiment, compressor  81  is controlled by electric timer  81 B, which sets the number of minutes compressor  81  is on and the number of minutes compressor  81  is off. Any number between and including 1 and 100 may be selected for the number of minutes compressor  81  is on. In addition, any number between and including 1 and 100 may be selected for the number of minutes compressor  81  is off. For example, if  5  is selected for the time compressor  81  is on and  10  is selected for the time compressor  81  is off, compressor  81  will operate continuously for 5 minutes and then wait for 10 minutes for an overall duty cycle of 15 minutes. In one embodiment, compressor  81  is model D40L available from Oasis, or equivalent. In another embodiment, compressor  81  is model 5840 available from Sears, or equivalent. Compressor  81  is secured to compressor base plate  80  with nut and bolt assemblies, or equivalent. In one embodiment, the washers comprising one aspect of the nut and bolt assemblies, or equivalent, are plastic. Compressor cover  82  is contained within the interior space of forward chamber  16  in communication with compressor  81 . In one embodiment, compressor cover  82  is constructed of fiberglass insulation wrapped in thermal resistant plastic. In one embodiment, compressor cover  82  is secured to compressor  81  with hook and loop fasteners. In a second embodiment, compressor cover  82  is secured to compressor  81  with snaps. In a third embodiment, compressor cover  82  is secured to compressor  81  with plastic ties. In subsequent embodiments, compressor cover  82  is secured to compressor  81  with any fastener suitable for fastening fabric to metal. The placement of compressor  81  exterior to environmental control enclosure  31  reduces the amount of particulate matter that contacts condensation surface  72  ultimately collecting in the liquid water or ice condensate. 
     Power cord  250  is in communication with power cord port  251  of housing  2  and routed to rear lower chamber  15 . In one embodiment, utility enclosure  181  incorporates a ground fault interrupt device in the event electrical flow is disrupted, which may occur by coming in contact with water. 
     Air inlet port  26  is defined by an opening in rear panel  6 , which provides fluid communication between the exterior of housing  2  and the interior space of upper chamber  13  and rear middle chamber  14 . The opening in rear panel  6  is sufficiently large to allow access to charcoal filter housing  108 , sediment filter housing  113 , and sanitization light housing  118 . Primary air filter bracket  28  is in communication with the perimeter of the opening in rear panel  6 . In one embodiment, primary air filter bracket  28  is welded to the perimeter of the opening in rear panel  6 . Primary air filter  27  is in communication with primary air filter bracket  28 . In one embodiment, primary air filter  27  is secured to primary air filter bracket  28  by friction. Primary air filter  27  may be removed from primary air filter bracket  28  for inspection, cleaning, or replacement. Primary air filter  27  is mounted so that all flowing air passing through air inlet port  26  also passes through a first, then second face of primary air filter  27 . Primary air filter  27  removes particulates such as lint, dust, insects, pollen, and dander from the flowing air passing through primary air filter  27 . In one embodiment, primary air filter  27  removes approximately 90% of the particulate matter having a size equal to or larger than 1 micron from the flowing air passing through primary air filter  27 . In another embodiment, primary air filter  27  is a high efficiency air filter capable of removing 90% of the particulate matter having a size equal to or larger than 1 micron from the flowing air passing through primary air filter  27 . In another embodiment, primary air filter  27  is a commercially available filter from Web Products having Model Number 14x25. Primary air filter  27  reduces the amount of particulate matter that contacts condensation surface  72  by collecting a portion of the particulate matter contained in the flowing air passing through primary air filter  27 . 
     A first face of secondary air filter  29  is adjacent to and disposed in an approximately parallel plane to a second face of primary air filter  27 . Secondary air filter  29  fits within the annular space of the inlet opening of environmental control enclosure  31 . The perimeter of a second face of secondary air filter  29  is in communication with a first face of filter frame stop  30 , which is in communication with the interior sides of the panels that comprise environmental control enclosure  1 . In one embodiment, filter frame stop  30  is joined to environmental control enclosure  31  with welded joints. The perimeter of secondary air filter  29  and an interior portion of environmental control enclosure  31  is friction fit and sealed with foam stripping. In one embodiment, the foam stripping is white closed cell water resistant vinyl foam model #101 distributed by W. J. Dennis Company, or equivalent. Secondary air filter  29  may he removed from environmental control enclosure  31  for inspection, cleaning, or replacement. Secondary air filter  29  removes particulates such as lint, dust, insects, pollen, and dander from the flowing air passing through secondary air filter  29 . In one embodiment, secondary air filter  29  removes approximately 90% of the particulate matter equal to or larger than I micron from the flowing air passing through secondary air filter  29 . In a second embodiment, secondary air filter  29  is a high efficiency pleated filter capable of removing 98% of the particulate matter having a size equal to or larger than one micron from the flowing air passing through secondary air filter  29 . In another embodiment, secondary air filter  29  is filter Model No. 0104 manufactured by 3M Company. 
     Environmental control enclosure  31  is disposed within rear middle chamber  14  and has four panels in the form of a rectangular box having opposite ends that are open. In one embodiment, environmental control chamber  31  is secured to the panels of rear middle chamber  14  with welded joints. Environmental control enclosure  31  is formed from materials that produce little or no particulate matter. In one embodiment, environmental control enclosure  31  is formed from corrosion resistant treated metal. In a second embodiment, environmental control enclosure  31  is formed from stainless steel. In third embodiment, environmental control enclosure  31  is formed from plastic. 
     A first face of exit filter frame  32  is in communication with the perimeter of the outlet opening of environmental control enclosure  31 . In one embodiment, exit filter frame  32  is joined to the outlet opening of environmental control enclosure  31  by friction. Exit filter frame  32  is constructed of aluminum, plastic, cardboard, or other suitable material. Exit air filter  33  fits within exit filter frame  32 . In one embodiment, exit air filter  33  is secured within exit filter frame  32  by friction. Air gaps between exit air filter  33  and exit filter frame  32  are sealed with fiberglass tape Model No. 8959 manufactured by 3M Company, or equivalent. Exit filter frame  32  is mounted so that all flowing air passing through environmental control enclosure  31  in a direction away from air inlet port  26  passes through exit air filter  33 . Exit air filter  33  removes particulates such as lint, dust, insects, pollen, and dander from the flowing air passing through exit air filter  33 . In one embodiment, exit air filter  33  removes approximately 98% of particulate matter having a size equal to or larger than 1 micron from the flowing air passing through exit air filter  33 . In another embodiment, exit air filter  33  is constructed using Filtrete® or comparable material as the air filtration constituent. At certain times, air within environmental control enclosure  31  flows in a direction other than from air inlet port  26  to the outlet opening of environmental control enclosure  31 . This reverse air flow may exist when rear panel  6  or primary air filter  27  are not in place or when fan  63  is either not rotating or rotating in a manner that creates small variable direction air currents. Exit air filter  33  reduces the amount of particulate matter contained in air flowing in a direction from the outlet opening of environmental control enclosure  31  toward air inlet port  26  by trapping such particulate matter, which, in turn, reduces the amount of particulate matter that contacts condensation surface  72 . 
     A first portion of condenser coil frame  50  is in communication with the perimeter of the outlet opening of exit filter frame  32 . In one embodiment, condenser coil frame  50  is joined to the outlet opening of exit filter frame  32  by friction. Condenser coil frame  50  is constructed of galvanized corrosion resistant metal, stainless steel, or other suitable material. Condenser coil  81 A fits within condenser coil frame  50 . In one embodiment, condenser coil  81 A is secured within condenser coil frame  32  by soldered joints. A first portion of condenser coil  81  A is routed first through the outlet opening of environmental control enclosure  31  and then through a sealed port in fan housing  64  whereby a first end of condenser coil  81  A terminates at compressor  81 . A second end of condenser coil  81 A terminates at a second end of evaporation coil  71 . First and second ends of condenser coil  81 A are joined to compressor  81  and evaporation coil  71  with solder joints. Condenser coil frame  50  is mounted so that all flowing air passing through exit filter frame  32  in a direction away from air inlet port  26  passes over condenser coil  81 A. Exit air filter  33  removes particulates such as lint, dust, insects, pollen, and dander from the flowing air passing through exit air filter  33 . In one embodiment, exit air filter  33  removes approximately 98% of particulate matter having a size equal to or larger than 1 micron from the flowing air passing through exit air filter  33 . 
     Fan housing  64  is secured to the perimeter of the outlet air opening of condenser coil frame  50  with nut and bolt assemblies, or equivalent. A first end of fan motor bracket  61  is in communication with the outlet air opening of fan housing  64  and secured with nut and bolt assemblies, or equivalent. A second end of fan motor bracket  61  is in communication with the outlet air opening of fan housing  64  and secured with nut and bolt assemblies, or equivalent. Fan motor  62  is removably secured to fan motor bracket  61 . Fan  63  is attached to the fan motor shaft of fan motor  62 . In one embodiment, fan housing  64  is fitted with a cowling, which directs the flow of air away from environmental control enclosure  31 . 
     One portion of coil mounting bar  70  is in communication with an interior panel of environmental control enclosure  31 . A second portion of coil mounting bar  70  is in communication with evaporation coil  71  having condensation surface  72 . Evaporation coil  71  is disposed within the interior space of environmental control enclosure  31 . Evaporation coil  71  snap fits to coil mounting bar  70  and held in place by friction. Evaporation coil  71  is constructed of aluminum, stainless steel, or other suitable material and may be coated or anodized. In one embodiment, evaporation coil  71  is coated with food grade epoxy coating B62W201 with epoxy hardener B60V20, distributed by Sherwin Williams. The presence of a coating or anodized surface on evaporation coil  71  reduces the amount of ionic or particulate matter transferred from evaporation coil  71  to water condensing on condensation surface  72 . A first portion of evaporation coil  71  is routed first through the outlet opening of environmental control enclosure  31  and then through a sealed port in fan housing  64  whereby a first end of evaporation coil  71  terminates at compressor  81 . A second end of evaporation coil  71  terminates at a second end of condenser coil  81  A. First and second ends of evaporation coil  71  are joined to compressor  81  and condenser coil  81  A with solder joints. Collector tray  73  is disposed within environmental control enclosure  31  and in communication with the bottom panel of environmental control enclosure  31 . Collector tray  73  is fitted with drain port  74 , which extends through a third port on the bottom panel of environmental control enclosure  31 . In one embodiment, drain port  74  has a circular shape. In another embodiment, drain port  74  has a rectangular shape. In one embodiment, the bottom panel of environmental control enclosure serves the function of collector tray  73 . In one embodiment, collector tray  73  is constructed of rigid plastic. In a second embodiment, collector tray  73  is constructed of stainless steel. In other embodiments, collector tray  73  is constructed of material suitable for contact with potable water. In one embodiment, collector tray  73  has a shape in which all four comers of collector tray  73  are at an elevation higher than drain port  74 , which promotes water flow to drain port  74  and prevents water from pooling in collector tray  73 . 
     A first end of drain port connection tube  75  is in communication with a first end of drain port  74 . Drain port connection tube  75  is constructed of material suitable for use with potable water. In one embodiment, drain port connection tube  75  is constructed of Tygon® tubing. In a second embodiment, drain port connection tube  75  is constructed of Tygon® tubing having a grade of “high purity.” In a third embodiment, drain port connection tube  75  is constructed of plastic or PVC tubing. In a fourth embodiment, drain port connection tube  75  is constructed of stainless steel tubing. In one embodiment, drain port connection tube  75  is joined to a first end of drain port  74  with a standard compression fitting. A second end of drain port connection tube  75  is in communication with pump tank inlet port  76  of pump tank  77 . In one embodiment, second end of drain port connection tube  75  is joined to pump tank inlet port  76  of pump tank  77  with a standard compression fitting. In a second embodiment, second end of drain port connection tube  75  is joined to pump tank inlet port  76  of pump tank  77  with a standard barbed fitting. Pump tank  77  is constructed of material suitable for use with potable water. In one embodiment, pump tank  77  is constructed of stainless steel. In a second embodiment, pump tank  77  is constructed of Nalgen® plastic. In a third embodiment, pump tank  77  is constructed of polypropylene. The interior volume of pump tank  77  is no greater than approximately two quarts, which limits the amount of time water resides in pump tank  77 . In one embodiment, pump tank  77  is in communication with insulating jacket  78 , which reduces the amount of heat transferred to water contained in pump tank  77 . In one embodiment, the material used to construct pump tank  77  is impregnated with a silver ion antibacterial material, which reduces the number of living bacteria in water passing through pump tank  77 . In a second embodiment, the material used to construct pump tank  77  is impregnated with a silver ion antibacterial material distributed by Healthshield. 
     In one embodiment, float switch  300  is disposed within the interior space of pump tank  77 . The water level within pump tank  77  is measured according to the position of float  301 , which floats on the surface of water contained within pump tank  77 . In one embodiment, float  301  is constructed of stainless steel. In another embodiment, float  301  is constructed of PVC plastic. In one embodiment, sensor  302  identifies float  301  and sends a signal when float  301  is at one of three different positions within pump tank  77 . If float  301  is at a middle position within pump tank  77 , sensor  302  sends a signal to activate pump  104 . If float  301  is at a lower position within pump tank  77 , sensor  302  sends a signal to turn off pump  104 . If float  301  is at an upper position within pump tank  77 , sensor  302  sends a signal to turn off power to water generating machine  1 . During normal operation, the water level within pump tank  77  varies between the middle position and the lower position. Float switch  300  activates pump  104  when the water level within pump tank  77  reaches the middle position, which nearly empties pump tank  77 . Float switch  300  deactivates pump  104  when the water level within pump tank  77  reaches the lower position, which prevents pump  104  from operating when pump tank  77  is nearly empty. 
     In a second embodiment, a pressure transducer may be used to measure the amount of water in pump tank  77  and in turn, activate and deactivate pump  104 . A first end of pump tank pressure tube  501  is in communication with the perimeter of pump tank port  500 . In one embodiment, first end of pump tank pressure tube  501  is joined to pump tank port  500  with a standard male pipe adapter compression fitting. In a second embodiment, first end of pump tank pressure tube  501  is joined to pump tank port  500  with a barbed fitting. In a third embodiment, first end of pump tank pressure tube  501  is joined to pump tank port  500  with a barbed fitting having a snap retainer ring attached to pump tank pressure tube  501 . A second end of pump tank pressure tube  501  is in communication with pressure transducer inlet  502  of pressure transducer  503 . In one embodiment, second end of pump tank pressure tube  501  is joined to pressure transducer inlet  502  of pressure transducer  503  with a standard male pipe adapter compression fitting. In a second embodiment, second end of pump tank pressure tube  501  is joined to pressure transducer inlet  502  of pressure transducer  503  with a standard barbed fitting. Pressure transducer outlet  504  of pressure transducer  503  is in fluid communication with the atmosphere and is a pressure reference point for pressure transducer inlet  502 . 
     A first end of pump tank outlet tube  101  is in communication with the perimeter of pump tank outlet port  102  of pump tank  77 . Pump tank outlet tube  101  is constructed of material suitable for use with potable water. In one embodiment, pump tank outlet tube  101  is constructed of Tygon® tubing. In a second embodiment, pump tank outlet tube  101  is constructed of Tygon® tubing having a grade of “high purity.” In a third embodiment, pump tank outlet tube  101  is constructed of plastic tubing. In a fourth embodiment, pump tank outlet tube  101  is constructed of stainless steel tubing. In one embodiment, pump tank outlet tube  101  is secured to pump tank outlet port  102  with a threaded circular fitting having an annular space to accommodate flowing water. 
     A second end of pump tank outlet tube  101  is in communication with pump inlet  103  of pump  104 . In one embodiment, second end of pump tank outlet tube  101  is joined to pump inlet  103  of pump  104  with a standard barbed fitting. In one embodiment, pump  104  is removably secured to housing  2  with nut and bolt assemblies, or equivalent. In one embodiment, pump  104  is a sealed pump designed to limit the amount of contaminates introduced by the pump into the water circulating within the pump. In a second embodiment, pump  104  is a medical grade pump. In a third embodiment, pump  104  is an external non-enclosed medical grade mini-gear pump capable of producing 10 psi pressure and a water flow rate of 0.5 gallons per minute. In a fourth embodiment, pump  104  is an external non-enclosed medical grade mini-gear pump distributed by Cole Parmer. A first end of pump outlet tube  105  is in communication with the perimeter of pump outlet  106  of pump  104 . Pump outlet tube  105  is constructed of material suitable for use with potable water. In one embodiment, pump outlet tube  105  is constructed of Tygon® tubing. In a second embodiment, pump outlet tube  105  is constructed of Tygon® tubing having a grade of “high purity.” In a third embodiment, pump outlet tube  105  is constructed of plastic tubing. In a fourth embodiment, pump outlet tube  105  is constructed of stainless steel tubing. 
     Lower check valve  200  is disposed in an in-line arrangement within pump outlet tube  105 . In a preferred embodiment, lower check valve  200  is positioned nearer to the first end of pump outlet tube  105  as compared with the second end of pump outlet tube  105 . In a preferred embodiment, lower check valve  200  is an in-line one-way lowpressure check valve containing a single gravity operated disc constructed of plastic. The disc, combined with the backpressure of water upstream of lower check valve  200 , prevents water from flowing into pump  104  through pump outlet tube  105 . 
     Pump outlet tube  105  is routed through sealed openings in environmental control enclosure  31 . A second end of pump outlet tube  105  is in communication with the perimeter of charcoal filter housing inlet  107  of charcoal filter housing  108 . In one embodiment, second end of pump outlet tube  105  is joined to charcoal filter housing inlet  107  with a standard compression fitting. In a second embodiment, second end of pump outlet tube  105  is joined to charcoal filter housing inlet  107  with a standard barbed fitting, or other fitting suitable for handling potable water. In one embodiment, charcoal filter housing  108  is disposed within upper chamber  13  to allow easy access to charcoal filter housing  108  through the opening in rear panel  6 . Charcoal filter housing  108  is in communication with filter housing bracket  108 A and secured with screws or similar fasteners. Filter housing bracket  108 A is in communication with housing  2  and secured with a welded joint or screws or similar fasteners. In one embodiment, charcoal filter housing  108  is constructed of plastic. Disposed within the interior space of charcoal filter housing  108  is charcoal filter  109 . In one embodiment, charcoal filter  109  is a Matrikx filter model PB1 manufactured by KX Industries. A first end of charcoal filter outlet tube  110  is in communication with the perimeter of charcoal filter housing outlet  111  of charcoal filter housing  108 . Charcoal filter outlet tube  110  is constructed of material suitable for use with potable water. In one embodiment, charcoal filter outlet tube  110  is constructed of Tygon® tubing. In a second embodiment, charcoal filter outlet tube  110  is constructed of Tygon® tubing having a grade of “high purity.” In a third embodiment, charcoal filter outlet tube  110  is constructed of stainless steel. In a fourth embodiment, charcoal filter outlet tube  110  is constructed of copper. In one embodiment, charcoal filter outlet tube  110  is secured to charcoal filter housing outlet  111  with a threaded circular fitting having an annular space to accommodate flowing water. In a second embodiment, charcoal filter outlet tube  110  is secured to charcoal filter housing outlet  111  with a threaded stainless steel fitting having an annular space to accommodate flowing water. In a third embodiment, charcoal filter outlet tube  110  is secured to charcoal filter housing outlet  111  with a threaded copper fitting having an annular space to accommodate flowing water. 
     A second end of charcoal filter outlet tube  110  is in communication with the perimeter of sediment filter housing inlet  112  of sediment filter housing  113 . In one embodiment, sediment filter housing  113  is disposed within upper chamber  13  to allow easy access to sediment filter housing  113  through the opening in rear panel  6 . Sediment filter housing  113  is in communication with filter housing bracket  108 A and secured with screws or similar fasteners. Filter housing bracket  108 A is in communication with housing  2  and secured with a welded joint screws or similar fasteners. In one embodiment, sediment filter housing  113  is constructed of molded plastic. Disposed within the interior space of sediment filter housing  113  is sediment filter  114 . In one embodiment, sediment filter  114  comprises thermally bonded micro fibers or similar material. A first end of sediment filter outlet tube  115  is in communication with the perimeter of sediment filter housing outlet  116  of sediment filter housing  113 . Sediment filter outlet tube  115  is constructed of material suitable for use with potable water. In one embodiment, sediment filter outlet tube  115  is constructed of Tygon® tubing. In a second embodiment, sediment filter outlet tube  115  is constructed of Tygon® tubing having a grade of “high purity.” In a third embodiment, sediment filter outlet tube  115  is constructed of plastic tubing. In a fourth embodiment, sediment filter outlet tube  115  is constructed of stainless steel tubing. In one embodiment, sediment filter outlet tube  115  is secured to sediment filter housing outlet  116  with a threaded circular fitting having an annular space to accommodate flowing water. 
     A second end of sediment filter outlet tube  115  is in communication with the perimeter of sanitization light housing inlet  117  of sanitization light housing  118 . In one embodiment, sediment filter outlet tube  115  is secured to sanitization light housing inlet  117  with a threaded circular fitting having an annular space to accommodate flowing water. In a second embodiment, sediment filter outlet tube  115  is secured to sanitization light housing inlet tube with a quick disconnect fitting. In one embodiment, sanitization light housing  118  is constructed of plastic. In one embodiment, sanitization light housing  118  is disposed within upper chamber  13  to allow easy access to sanitization light housing  118  through the opening in rear panel  6 . Sanitization light housing  118  is in communication with sanitization light housing slip sleeve  118 A and secured by friction. Sanitization light housing slip sleeve  118 A is in communication with housing  2  and secured with screws or similar fasteners. Disposed within the interior space of sanitization light housing  118  is sanitization light  120 . In one embodiment, sanitization light  120  radiates light having a wavelength between 245 and 1845 nm. In another embodiment, sanitization light  120  is model UV-4 manufactured by HydroFlow. A first end of sanitization light outlet tube  121  is in communication with the perimeter of sanitization light housing outlet  119 . Sanitization light outlet tube  121  is constructed of material suitable for use with potable water. In one embodiment, sanitization light outlet tube  121  is constructed of Tygon® tubing. In a second embodiment, sanitization light outlet tube  121  is constructed of Tygon® tubing having a grade of “high purity.” In a third embodiment, sanitization outlet tube  121  is constructed of plastic tubing. In a fourth embodiment, sanitization outlet tube  121  is constructed of stainless steel tubing. In one embodiment, sanitization light outlet tube  121  is secured to sanitization light housing outlet  119  with a threaded circular fitting having an annular space to accommodate flowing water. In a second embodiment, sanitization light outlet tube  121  is secured to sanitization light housing outlet  119  with a quick disconnect fitting. 
     In one embodiment, special filter  403  replaces charcoal filter  109 , sediment filter  114 , sanitization light  120  and related components. In this embodiment, a second end of pump outlet tube  105  is in communication with the perimeter of special filter housing inlet  401  of special filter housing  402 . In one embodiment, a second end of pump outlet tube  105  is secured to special filter housing inlet  401  with a threaded circular fitting having an annular space to accommodate flowing water. In a second embodiment, a second end of pump outlet tube  105  is secured to special filter housing inlet  401  with a quick disconnect fitting. 
     In one embodiment, special filter housing  402  is disposed within upper chamber  13  to allow easy access to special filter housing  402  through the opening in rear panel  6 . Special filter housing  402  is in communication with special filter housing bracket  402 A and secured by friction. Special filter housing bracket  402 A is in communication with housing  2  and secured with screws or similar fasteners. Disposed within the interior space of special filter housing  402  is special filter  403 . In one embodiment, special filter  403  is an In-Line Filter manufactured by Safari Water Filtration Systems, Inc. A first end of special filter outlet tube  121 A is in communication with the perimeter of special filter housing outlet  404 . In one embodiment, special filter outlet tube  121 A is secured to special filter housing outlet  404  with a threaded circular fitting having an annular space to accommodate flowing water. In a second embodiment, special filter outlet tube  121 A is secured to special filter housing outlet  404  with a quick disconnect fitting. In this configuration, special filter outlet tube  121 A serves the same purpose as sanitization light outlet tube  121 . 
     Upper check valve  122  is disposed in an in-line arrangement within sanitization light outlet tube  121 . In a preferred embodiment, upper check valve  122  is an in-line one-way low-pressure check valve containing a single gravity operated disc constructed of plastic. The disc, combined with the backpressure of water upstream of upper check valve  122 , prevents water from flowing into sanitization light  120  through sanitization light outlet tube  121  or into special filter  403  depending upon the chosen embodiment. 
     A second end of sanitization light outlet tube  121  is in communication with the perimeter of water storage tank inlet  123  of water storage tank  124  having a capacity of between 3.5 and 5 gallons. In one embodiment, water storage tank  124  is constructed of plastic or other material suitable for potable water. In a second embodiment, water storage tank  124  is constructed of Nalgene® plastic. In a third embodiment, water storage tank  124  is constructed of polypropylene. In one embodiment, insulating material is in communication with the exterior surface of water storage tank  124 , which reduces heat transfer to any water present in water storage tank  124 . In one embodiment, insulating material is fitted to the exterior of water storage tank  124  at and below the elevation of water storage tank partition  127 . In one embodiment, water storage tank  124  is separated into an upper portion  125  and lower portion  126  by water storage tank partition  127 , which maintains a separation between chilled and ambient water within water storage tank  124 . The perimeter of water storage tank partition  127  is in communication with the interior sides of water storage tank  124 , which is fitted with snap connectors to secure water storage tank partition  127 . In one embodiment, water storage tank  124  is impregnated with a silver ion material, which eliminates bacteria. In a second embodiment, water storage tank  124  is impregnated with a silver ion material distributed by Healthshield. 
     Water storage tank lid  128  is removably secured to water storage tank  21 . In one embodiment, water storage tank  124  is threaded whereby water storage tank lid  128  has receiving threads that allow water storage tank lid  128  to be secured to water storage tank  124 . In one embodiment, one end of strap  124 A is secured to water storage tank  124  and a second end of strap  124 A is secured to water storage tank lid  128 . In this configuration, strap  124 A prevents water storage tank lid from being misplaced. Water storage tank lid  128  incorporates pressure relief port  129 , which maintains equal air pressure between any air within water storage tank  124  and the atmosphere exterior to housing  2 . Maintaining this equal pressure allows water to flow freely as it exits water storage tank  124 . Pressure relief port air filter  130  is disposed within the annular space of pressure relief port  129  and maintained in communication with water storage tank lid  128 . In one embodiment, pressure relief port air filter  130  is joined to water storage tank lid  128  with a standard barbed fitting. In one embodiment, relief port air filter  130  is capable of removing at least ninety-eight percent (98%) of the particulate matter having a size equal to or larger than 1 micron. 
     In one embodiment, float switch  131  is disposed within the interior space of water storage tank  124 . The water level within water storage tank  124  is measured according to the position of float  131  A, which floats on the surface of water contained within water storage tank  124 . In one embodiment, float  131 A is constructed of stainless steel. In another embodiment, float  131 A is constructed of PVC plastic. In one embodiment, sensor  131 B identifies float  131 A and sends a signal when float  131  A is at one of two different positions within water storage tank  124 . If float  131 A is at an upper position within water storage tank  124 , sensor  131 B sends a signal to turn off water generating machine  1 . If float  131  A is at a lower position within water storage tank  124 , sensor  131 B sends a signal to turn on water generating machine  1 . 
     In a second embodiment, a pressure transducer may be used to measure the amount of water in water storage tank  124 , which activates and deactivates water generating machine  1 . A first end of water storage pressure tube  140 A is in communication with the perimeter of water storage tank port  140 B. In one embodiment, first end of water storage pressure tube  140 A is joined to water storage tank port  140 B with a standard male pipe adapter compression fitting. In a second embodiment, first end of water storage pressure tube  140 A is joined to water storage tank port  140 B with a barbed fitting. In a third embodiment, first end of water storage pressure tube  140 A is joined to water storage tank port  140 B with a barbed fitting having a snap retainer ring attached to water storage pressure tube  140 A. A second end of water storage pressure tube  140 A is in communication with pressure transducer inlet  141  of pressure transducer  142 . In one embodiment, second end of water storage pressure tube  140 A is joined to pressure transducer inlet  141  of pressure transducer  142  with a standard male pipe adapter compression fitting. In a second embodiment, second end of water storage pressure tube  140 A is joined to pressure transducer inlet  141  of pressure transducer  142  with a standard barbed fitting. Pressure transducer outlet  143  of pressure transducer  142  is in fluid communication with the atmosphere and is a pressure reference point for pressure transducer inlet  141 . 
     In one embodiment, chiller probe  132  is disposed within the annular space of chiller probe port  133  located at the lower portion of water storage tank  124 . Water retention flange  134  is in communication with chiller probe  132  and the perimeter of chiller probe port  133 , which maintains a watertight seal. Retainer  135  is removably attached to chiller probe  132  and in communication with the interior surface area of water storage tank  124  proximate to chiller probe port  133 . Retainer  135  is joined to water storage tank  124  by friction, which maintains chiller probe  132  in a fixed position. In one embodiment, retainer  135  is threaded to chiller probe  132 . The end of chiller probe  132  exterior to water storage tank  124  is in communication with heat dissipater  136 , which conducts heat away from chiller probe  132 . Box fan housing  137  is in communication with heat dissipater  136  and provides a location for mounting box fan  138 . Box fan  138  circulates air in upper chamber  13  where it exhausts through vents  23 B,  24 B,  25 B and  25 A. In one embodiment, chiller probe  132  is a thermo-electric cooling device sold under the trade name Ice Probe® manufactured by Coolworks, Inc. In a second embodiment, a cooling panel may be used to chill water in water storage tank  124 . In a third embodiment, a refrigerant device may be used to chill water in water storage tank  124 . 
     A first end of water recirculation tube  144  is in communication with the perimeter of water storage tank recirculation port  140  of Water storage tank  124 . In one embodiment, first end of water recirculation tube  144  is joined to water storage tank recirculation port  140  with a standard male pipe adapter compression fitting. In a second embodiment, first end of water recirculation tube  144  is joined to water storage tank recirculation port  140  with a barbed fitting. In a third embodiment, first end of water recirculation tube  144  is joined to water storage tank recirculation port  140  with a barbed fitting having a snap retainer ring attached to water recirculation tube  144 . In one embodiment, water storage tank recirculation port  140  is located at an elevation between 1 and 2 inches higher than the lowest interior point of water storage tank  124 . Water recirculation tube  144  is constructed of material suitable for use with potable water and flexible enough to be deformed in a way that closes the annular space inside the tube. In one embodiment, water recirculation tube  144  is constructed of silicone tubing. In a second embodiment, water recirculation tube  144  is constructed of silicone tubing having a grade of “high purity.” In a third embodiment, water recirculation tube  144  is constructed of Tygon® silicone tubing. In one embodiment, water recirculation tube  144  has an internal diameter of approximately {fraction (1/16)} inch. In a second embodiment, water recirculation tube  144  provides for a water flow rate of approximately 0.041667 gal/min. In a third embodiment, water recirculation tube  144  provides for a water flow rate of approximately 0.035714 gal/nin. In a fourth embodiment, the water flow rate within water recirculation tube  144  is controlled using an inline restrictor valve. In one embodiment, water recirculation tube  144  is secured to water storage tank recirculation port  140  with a threaded circular fitting having an annular space to accommodate flowing water. 
     Water flow rate within water recirculation tube  144  may be controlled using a flow restrictor pinch valve. In this embodiment, pinch valve  145  is in communication with and encloses water recirculation tube  144 . Pinch valve clamp  146  is moveably disposed with pinch valve  145 . If power to water generating machine  1  is interrupted, actuator  147  of pinch valve  145  applies force to pinch valve clamp  146  so that water recirculation tube  144  collapses at the location of pinch valve clamp  146 , which prevents water from flowing through water recirculation tube  144 . In this event, water does not drain from water storage tank  124 . 
     Water recirculation tube  144  is routed through environmental control enclosure  31 . Within environmental control enclosure  31 , water recirculation tube  144  is in communication with a portion of condensation surface  72 . The effect of water recirculation tube  144  in communication with a portion of condensation surface  72  causes water flowing within water recirculation tube  144  to be cooled. As a result, the cooler water inhibits the growth of bacteria in drain port  74  and collector tray  73 . In one embodiment, water recirculation tube  144  is wrapped around evaporation coil  71  having condensation surface  72  and remains in place as a result of friction. In one embodiment, the surface area of water recirculation tube  144  in contact with condensation surface  72  is between approximately 1 and 3 square inches. A second end of water recirculation tube  144  is disposed within environmental control enclosure  31  and suspended above collector tray  73 . 
     In one embodiment, water generating machine  1  has dispenser valve  151  in communication with the perimeter of chilled water outlet port  149  of water storage tank  124 . Dispenser valve  151  is removably secured to water storage tank  124  with a nut, threaded tubing, or other connection suitable for immersion in potable water. Dispenser valve  151  is constructed of material suitable for use with potable water and has an internal diameter sufficient to allow a water flow rate of 1 GPM at a pressure of 1 atmosphere. Dispenser valve  151  is accessed through dispenser valve port  151 A in front panel  3 . Chilled water outlet port  149  is located at an elevation between 1 and 8 inches higher than the lowest interior point of water storage tank  124 . In one embodiment, chilled water outlet port  149  is located at an elevation of approximately 1 inch higher than the lowest interior point of water storage tank  124 . In a second embodiment, chilled water outlet port  149  is located at an elevation of approximately 8 inches higher than the lowest interior point of water storage tank  124 . In a third embodiment, dispenser valve  151  is joined to chilled water outlet port  149  with a molded plastic NPT fitting. 
     In a second embodiment, water generating machine  1  has a dispenser valve  152  in communication with the perimeter of ambient water outlet port  153  of water storage tank  124 . Dispenser valve  152  is removably secured to water storage tank  124  with a nut, threaded tubing, or other connection suitable for immersion in potable water. Dispenser valve  152  is constructed of material suitable for use with potable water and has an internal diameter sufficient to allow a water flow rate of 1 GPM at a pressure of 1 atmosphere. Dispenser valve  152  is accessed through dispenser valve port  152 A in front panel  3 . Ambient water outlet port  153  is located at an elevation between 1 and 8 inches higher than the lowest interior point of water storage tank  124 . Ambient water tube  153 A is disposed within the interior of water storage tank  124 . A first end of ambient water tube  153 A is in communication with the perimeter of ambient water outlet port  153  located on the interior side of water storage tank  124 . In one embodiment, a first end of ambient water tube  153 A is joined to ambient water outlet port  153  with a threaded connection. A second end of ambient water tube  153 A is disposed within the interior of water storage tank  124  and terminates at an elevation higher than the lowest interior point of water storage tank  124 . If water storage tank  124  is fitted with partition  127 , ambient water tube  153 A is routed through an opening in partition  127  in order for ambient water tube  153 A to terminate at an elevation higher than the elevation of partition  127 . In one embodiment, ambient water tube  153 A is constructed of rigid nylon plastic, or equivalent. In one embodiment, dispenser valve  152  is joined to ambient water outlet port  153  with a molded plastic NPT fitting. 
     In a third embodiment, water generating machine  1  incorporates both dispenser valve  151  and dispenser valve  152  operating as previously described. 
     The combination of compressor  81 , evaporation coil  71 , condenser coil  81 A, and a refrigerant fluid comprises a standard cooling apparatus, which reduces the temperature of condensation surface  72  as compared to the ambient air drawn by rotating fan  63  and eliminates waste heat through condenser coil  81 A. In an alternate embodiment, the temperature of condensation surface  72  may be reduced by replacing refrigerant fluid with cooled water or cooled alcohol. In a second alternate embodiment, the combination of compressor  81 , evaporation coil  71 , condenser coil  81 A, and a refrigerant fluid may be replaced with a thermo-electric cooling device in order to reduce the temperature of condensation surface  72 . 
     FIG. 10 provides a schematic view of water flow through water generating machine  1 . Liquid water or ice forms on condensation surface  72  of evaporation coil  71 . Chilled water drips continuously from condensation surface  72  into collector tray  73  at the bottom of environmental control enclosure  31  where it flows to drain port  74  and into drain port connection tube  75 . Under circumstances where water condenses to form ice upon contact with condensation surface  72 , compressor  81  is cycled on and off in order to melt the ice to liquid water to be collected in collector tray  73 . The water is deposited in pump tank  77  and remains until a water level is reached that triggers float switch  300 . Float switch  300  activates pump  104 , which draws water through pump tank outlet tube  101  into pump  104  where it is directed through pump outlet tube  105 . As water flows through pump outlet tube  105 , it passes through lower check valve  200 , which prevents water from flowing in a reverse direction, which might otherwise occur once pump  104  stops work. Water flowing through pump outlet tube  105  is directed into upper chamber  13  where it enters charcoal filter housing  108  and passes through charcoal filter  109 . Next, water flows through charcoal filter outlet tube  110  into sediment filter housing  113  where it enters sediment filter  114 . As water passes through sediment filter  114 , particulate carbon deposited in the water as a result of passing through upstream charcoal filter  109  is trapped in sediment filter  114 . For this reason, one embodiment of water generating machine  1  has charcoal filter  109  disposed upstream of sediment filter  114 . Water then flows through sediment filter outlet tube  115  into sanitization light housing  118 , Where it is exposed to sanitization light  120 , which eliminates living bacteria by exposing. the water to ultra-violet radiation. 
     Next, water flows through sanitization light outlet tube  121  and passes through upper check valve  122 , which prevents water from flowing in a reverse direction, which might otherwise occur once pump  104  stops work. By preventing water from flowing in a reverse direction, check valve  122  limits contamination to the upstream components in water generating machine  1 . Water empties into water storage tank  124  and remains until a high water level is reached that triggers float switch  131 . Float switch  131  deactivates water generating machine  1 , until a low water level is reached that triggers float switch  131 . Float switch  131  then activates water generating machine. Water is directed through water recirculation tube  144 , which has a means for restricting water flow. Water is then cooled as it is routed in proximity to condensation surface  72 . Water empties into collector tray  73  where it mixes with newly condensed water to be recycled through water generating machine  1 . In this manner, water is continuously flowing and cycled through water generating machine  1 , which helps maintain water purity and reduces the amount of living bacteria in the water as it flows through Water generating machine  1 . In addition, continuous water flow is maintained regardless of whether compressor  81  is operating. 
     Forced air flows through water generating machine  1 . Upon receiving electric power, the fan motor shaft of fan motor  62  rotates causing attached fan  63  to rotate. In one embodiment, fan motor  62  turns at one of two speeds. In one embodiment, fan  63  displaces air at a continuous rate of at least 185 cubic feet per minute. Fan  63  may !e configured as a blade fan, cage fan, box fan, or other suitable fan. In one embodiment, fan  63  is a 9 inch air conditioner blade fan. Rotating fan  63  draws air into air inlet port  26 , through primary air filter  27 , through secondary air filter  29 , and into environmental control enclosure  31  where it contacts condensation surface  72 . The air releases water onto condensation surface  72 . Next, the air flows out the outlet air opening of environment control enclosure  31 , through exit air filter  33 , and into condenser coil frame  50  where it contacts condenser coil  81 A. The air absorbs heat from condenser coil  81 A. Next, the air flows through rotating fan  63 , through fan housing  64 , into forward chamber  16 , and through vents  23 ,  24  and  25 . Since the process of water condensing on condensation surface  72  generates waste heat, rotating fan  63  serves the additional function of removing waste heat from housing  2 . For this reason, the rate with which fan  63  displaces air is maintained both to condense water from the ambient flowing air and to cool condenser coil  81 A. 
     While the invention has been particularly shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the relevant art that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this invention.