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I live in an old building, that has access to a well, and a few years ago the well is giving saltwater due from corrosion. So now i am looking for an alternative way of purifying the water.
Gamer wroteI live in an old building, that has access to a well, and a few years ago the well is giving saltwater due from corrosion. So now i am looking for an alternative way of purifying the water.

water bottles (salt is probably the least of your concerns)

or if you really wanna go there get the water tested for coliforms (total and fecal) to get an idea of how bad things are
depending on results you can go from there, most probably your best bet is gonna be a UV filter
Already Have water bottles but the salt water is really getting bad and i want a solution, UV filter checked it but I want something for the house
Gamer wroteAlready Have water bottles but the salt water is really getting bad and i want a solution, UV filter checked it but I want something for the house
UV filter is not gonna help you with the salt problem. It only kills bacteria, it does not remove impurities. When it comes to salt it's not as straightforward as you might think. The systems you need (be it reverse osmosis or distillation or just natural evaporation mechanism) require time, money and constant maintenance.

Long story short... it's not worth the effort (unless you have some spare capital and would like to go into a scientific project for the fun of it)
I just want to explore my options before making any decision, so i am still looking for a solution which is available in lebanon
I would recommend getting a water softener (reverse osmosis is costly and is used by large-scale institutions like industrial facilities). Of course, like any other form of filtration systems, periodic maintenance is required (softener's salt needs periodic replacement by turning the valves hence removing accumulated minerals). Usually water softeners are used in collaboration with reverse osmosis systems in dialysis centers (extend life-time of membranes). Water softeners are definitely available in Lebanon, but the only suppliers I know are the ones who install them in hospitals. I don't know if they install them in homes but I'll check out (they might because they probably install them for dialysis patients who are treated at home).
Thank you
Will continue to see better options
how about you make your own natural evaporation mechanism ? minimal maintenance , minimal running costs and if done correctly can be very beneficial , you just need space
that would create alot of salt residue and im not interested in starting a salt business