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Water is a fundamental element as it directly provides nutrients to the plants.

Unfortunately, tap water not only contains the salts plants need, but also contaminants such as sediments, chlorine, pathogens, heavy metals, or PFAS, which can hinder growth and limit nutrients absorption, and can also end up inside the plants themselves.

The choice of filtration system depends on the type of cultivation and on the water’s quality.

The first step is to analyze your water to identify the elements you want to remove.

To remove large suspended particles such as sand or rust, a sediment filter will be needed.

To remove chemical contaminants such as chlorine or other dissolved elements, a carbon filter will be useful.

To eliminate pathogens such as bacterias, a UV lamp may be useful, always positioned after at least one sediment filter to prevent bacterias from hiding behind suspended particles when they pass in front of the light.

For almost complete removal of all contaminants, a reverse osmosis system is needed. Water is pushed at high pressure through a semi-permeable membrane that allows only water molecules to pass through, retaining impurities.

Clean water ensures better plants growth and helps extend the life of the system, especially in hydroponics.

Easy-Aqua allows you to find the filtration system that best suits your needs.