Clay filter is present in many Brazilians houses. This is one of the most important national inventions for the well-being of our society.
The “invention” was in the 19th century, when sceince and technology was not so advanced here. Using artisanal way, clay filters were produced by small manufacturers, but today there are many factories specialized in this type of production in Brazil.
The clay filter is composed of “filters” that contain activated carbon and by the gravitational force, the water slowly passes through the filter and in very little quantity which helps in the retention of microorganisms, chlorine, pesticides, lead and aluminum.
Even if the water comes clean through the treatment plants, there may be residues or dirt in the pipes. That is why, even in some apartments in the city capitals, you will find clay filters.
Thanks a lot for sharing the clay filter. We don’t use this kind of filter in France.
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I love reading articles such as this one, highly informative and less conventional. You know what, in my native country (India), we still love using Clay filters similar to the one you shared in the pictures, its more of a shape of a pitcher, I’d say.
What we use in India is made of clay, it keeps water a little too cold than the normal temp like you mentioned it too and it tastes great.
Those pitchers are way better than the water bottles kept in the refrigerator. I had never been to Brazil but, I believe these filters inside the pot need to be changed once in a while, is that right?
Brazil and India are smart people countries Our diversity make us special, and for me, India is fascinating!
Yes, we have to change the filters once a while, but they are cheap, I paid one dollar for new ones.
I would like to see the India’s version of clay filter and know its name in India.
Love the innovation. Good for rural environment where getting clean water is challenge . I have seen something similar to it but it was made of steel. The clay model is the really one and I say this because it is more efficient in cooling and filtering the water.
Very cool @MaximinoSantos ! Interesting lesson - I’ve never seen a filtration system like that but it seems very convenient and vital as well. I actually like the copper look, haha.
“Brazil and India are smart people countries”, can’t agree more on this!
If you search for Indian Clay filters, you probably would find it. Some of these pitchers may have a tap on the bottom nowadays, however, the original ones didn’t have such luxuries.
I love the fact of how environment-friendly they are!
I think more and more people are beginning to use filtered water either cans or like this one. I had never seen this before, but it does make sense that it’s cleaner. I’m definitely all for using this and not buying mineral water in plastic bottles. It’s so much waste that we can save.
Our diversity make us special, and for me, India is fascinating!
