A reference, not a storefront
What clean drinking water actually means, in India
Not which purifier to buy. What’s really in the water coming out of your tap, what counts as safe, and — once that part is clear — what actually treats it. No brand comparisons.
What this covers
1 of 10 publishedUnderstanding your water
- Water qualityComing soon
TDS levels explained: what's safe, what's too low
What TDS actually measures, the BIS and WHO limits, and why water that's too pure isn't a good thing either.
- Water qualityComing soon
Fluoride, arsenic, nitrate: what's actually in your water
A region-by-region look at India's groundwater contaminants and what each one does to you.
Treating your water
- Choosing a technology
RO vs UV vs UF: which one your water actually needs
The three technologies do different jobs. Here's how to tell which combination fits your water, based on TDS and source.
- AlternativesComing soon
Purifiers that work without electricity
Gravity-fed UF, boiling, and what actually holds up during long power cuts.
- MaintenanceComing soon
When to change every filter in your purifier
Sediment, carbon, RO membrane, UV lamp — each wears out on a different schedule. Here's the real one.
- MaintenanceComing soon
How to clean your purifier's tank and housing
A proper cleaning routine for the parts filter changes don't cover.
- TroubleshootingComing soon
My purifier is doing something weird — troubleshooting by symptom
Slow flow, red lights, bad taste, leaks, constant dripping. Find your symptom, find the cause.
- BuyingComing soon
How to actually choose a purifier, brand aside
Capacity, storage vs tankless, mounting — the decisions that matter more than the logo on the box.
- BuyingComing soon
What a purifier really costs over 3 years
AMC pricing, filter costs, and the water and electricity a purifier quietly uses.
Myths & misconceptions
- MythsComing soon
Does RO water strip out minerals you need?
Separating the real science from the mineraliser add-on upsell.