By: Dr. Dr Anil Kumar, Water Scientist at Eureka Forbes Ltd.
Behind the monsoon’s calm lies a hidden storm of waterborne threats. As humidity rises and our bodies become more susceptible to seasonal ailments, the risk of infections and digestive illnesses like jaundice, typhoid, and diarrhoea grows significantly. During this season, staying healthy isn’t just about what you eat or the precautions you take outdoors; it starts at home, with something as simple and essential as the water you drink.
Contaminated water is one of the most common sources of illness during monsoons. Open drains, flooded roads, and erratic municipal water supplies can lead to the mixing of pollutants and microbes in water sources, making it unsafe for consumption.
This is where modern water purification systems come into play. Unlike basic filters, today’s advanced purifiers go beyond visible clarity and tackle microscopic threats ensuring every drop you consume is clean, safe, and refreshing.
These systems typically offer:
- RO filtration to eliminate heavy metals, pesticides, and excess salts
- UV disinfection to deactivate harmful bacteria and viruses
- Activated carbon filters to remove chlorine, organic pollutants, and improve taste
The result is water that isn’t just clear to look at but genuinely safe for daily consumption – a crucial difference when infections are more rampant during the rainy season.
“Purified water during monsoons isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. A good system offers a strong first line of defence against waterborne illnesses,” says Dr. Dr Anil Kumar, Water Scientist at Eureka Forbes Ltd.
With seasonal illnesses on the rise, making informed and preventive choices in our daily routines can go a long way. Investing in a comprehensive water purifier is one such step, rooted in need, backed by technology, and designed for today’s health-conscious households.
This monsoon, make safe hydration a daily priority. Because good health often begins with the simplest habits.