What Is Difference Between Pure Water and Distilled Water

Distilled water is created through the process of distillation. Basically, in the process of distillation, the pure H2O is boiled out of its contaminants. … So, as the water (with its contaminants) is boiled, the pure water turns into steam and is captured and cooled and thus becomes distilled water.

Is pure water the same as distilled water?

Many people don’t realize that distilled water is actually a type of purified water! It’s called distilled water because it goes through a process called distillation to remove the impurities. Distillation entails boiling the water, capturing the steam (pure water) and condensing it back into H2O.

Why is distilled water bad for you?

Consumption of distilled water can cause dehydration and lead to health issues resulting from the lack of nutrients that are essential to our health. Consuming distilled water is okay because the human body is unable to absorb minerals dissolved in water into body tissue anyhow.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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