In the distillation process, water in the boiling tank comes to a boil, creating steam. The steam rises, leaving behind bacteria killed in the boiling process, as well as, chemicals, minerals and pollutants from the source water. The steam moves into the condenser coils where it is cooled by air and condenses to become pure distilled water. Boiling water will not reduce most of the excess salts, heavy metals,and numerous complex toxic chemicals from industrial and agricultural pollution which may be present in the water. In fact, many may be concentrated as the purer water vapor evaporates.
Distillation is considered the most advanced of water treatment techniques.
In distillation, water is brought to a boil in a heating chamber. The impurities do not evaporate. They remain in the boiling chamber which is flushed clean periodically. Water softeners and water conditioners are an excellent way to provide utility water for the home. They remove the hard minerals which interfere with the affectivnes of soap and detergents.