Distillers are discussed in this fact sheet. Distillers Distillers can almost purify water and eliminate the need for bottled water. Steam is produced, rises and leaves impurities behind. The steam then enters condensing coils where it is cooled by air or water and is converted back to water. Distilled water then goes into outside storage or is dispensed from an interior storage tank through a faucet.
Most distillers have one water reservoir.
A few have two connected to the unit. The reservoir usually is made of stainless steel. Glass jars are attached to the unit on some models. Other units have a metal tank into which the condensed steam drips. A third type of container is a plastic bottle.