Aquaguard Designo UTC RO+UV Water Purifier

Aquaguard Designo UTC RO+UV Water Purifier

The Aquaguard Designo UTC RO+UV from Eureka Forbes is an under-the-counter water purifier: the purification unit installs below the kitchen counter or sink, and purified water is drawn from a separate faucet mounted at the sink. That arrangement keeps the worktop clear, hides the filters and tank from view, and gives a modular kitchen a clean, uninterrupted line. UTC stands for under the counter, and the Designo is built as a single integrated unit rather than the two separate units used by many under-counter systems, which simplifies the installation space it needs.

Purification is a nine-stage process built around reverse osmosis and ultraviolet treatment, published by Eureka Forbes for water from municipal supply, borewell or tanker, with input TDS up to 2,000 mg per litre. A 7-litre storage tank holds purified water ready for use, so drawing water for cooking, filling bottles or making tea does not wait for the purification cycle.

Key features

• Nine-stage purification: A staged sequence of sediment, carbon, reverse osmosis, ultraviolet and mineral cartridges addresses particles, dissolved impurities and microorganisms in turn.
• NanoPore RO technology: The RO membrane stage is published as protection against modern pollutants including pesticides, microplastics and industrial contaminants such as lead and mercury.
• UV e-boiling: The ultraviolet stage is described by Eureka Forbes as making each drop as pure as water boiled for more than 20 minutes, without the cooling and handling that boiling involves.
• 3-in-1 patented Active Copper technology: Infuses copper into the water from the first drop, in line with BIS norms, as part of the final treatment stage.
• Suitable for all water sources: Published for municipal, borewell and tanker water with TDS up to 2,000 mg per litre.
• 7-litre storage tank: A large internal tank in a single-unit under-counter body, fitted with wheels and a grip handle for positioning and service access.
• Long filter life: Filters are rated by the manufacturer for two years or 10,000 litres, whichever comes earlier, under stated laboratory test conditions.

How the purification stages work

Water first passes through the Mega Sediment Filter and sediment stages, which remove fine dust, dirt and mud particles before they can choke the finer cartridges downstream; protecting those cartridges is what allows the rest of the system to reach its rated life. The Chemi Block stage uses activated carbon to reduce excess chlorine and organic impurities and to improve taste and odour. The reverse osmosis membrane then does the heavy work, rejecting dissolved salts, hardness and contaminants down to the level that defines RO purification, which is why this type of purifier is specified for high-TDS borewell and tanker supplies. Ultraviolet treatment follows, inactivating bacteria and viruses that may remain, and the Active Copper cartridge completes the process so the water drawn from the faucet has passed every stage in sequence.

Design and installation

The unit measures 25.8 by 39 by 46.2 cm and is designed to sit inside the cabinet beneath the sink, connected to the water line and dispensing through its own faucet. Wheels and a grip handle are a practical touch in a product that otherwise lives in an awkward space: the unit can be rolled out for filter changes and cleaning instead of being lifted. Eureka Forbes notes the design is compatible with modern double-door refrigerator layouts, and because nothing sits on the counter, the kitchen keeps its intended appearance. Installation and servicing should be carried out through authorised channels so that the inlet pressure, reject-water routing and faucet fitting are set correctly for the home’s plumbing.

Water recovery and everyday use

Eureka Forbes publishes higher water recovery and a faster filtration rate for the RO stage than regular RO membranes, thanks to the increased surface area of the NanoPore filter, which matters in homes conscious of reject water. In daily use the system is automatic: purified water is stored in the 7-litre tank and replenished as it is drawn, and the separate faucet can also be used to wash fruits and vegetables in purified water. Input water temperature and pressure ranges, and the stated hardness guidance, should be checked against the home supply at installation.

Where it fits

The Designo UTC suits apartments and modular kitchens where counter space is limited or where an appliance on display would clash with the design, and homes whose water source changes between municipal and tanker supply across the year. It also suits larger households, where a 7-litre tank and a dedicated faucet handle cooking and drinking demand together.

By combining nine stages of RO and UV purification, copper infusion and a 7-litre tank inside a single under-counter unit, the Aquaguard Designo UTC delivers treated water at the sink while keeping the kitchen itself free of the appliance.