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Doulton Water Filter History
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Early Ceramic Water Filter on Display at the Dundee Heritage Trust in Scotland
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John Doulton, the founder of Doulton ceramics, began his fine china business in 1815 in Lambreth, England. His first wares were ceramic busts, figurines, canning jars and tableware. In the midst of the Industrial Revolution, Doulton began using his knowledge of ceramics to develop ceramic water filtration systems. Using various earth and clay materials, this fine china manufacturer was in the water filtration business as early as 1827.
In 1837, Queen Victoria commissioned Doulton to produce a water filter for the royal household. He created a gravity fed stoneware filter that combined the technology of a ceramic filter with the artistry of a hand crafted pottery water container. Pleased with his creation, the queen bestowed on John Doulton the right to embellish each of his units with the Royal Crest.
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John Doulton's son, Henry, introduced the Doulton Manganous Carbon water filter in 1862. This same year, Louis Pasteur's experiments with bacteria conclusively exploded the myth of spontaneous generation. This advancement in the understanding of bacteria made it possible to direct research and development efforts into the creation of a porous ceramic capable of filtering out these tiny organisms.
By 1901, King Edward VII knighted Henry Doulton, and honored the company by authorizing it to use the word ROYAL in reference to its products. In 1906, Doulton introduced a filter that proved to be equal to the one Louis Pasteur had developed in France. It was rapidly adopted by hospitals, laboratories and for use in domestic water filtration throughout the world. The popularity and effectiveness of even the early 20th century designs has resulted in their continued use in Africa and the Middle East. The range and efficiency of Doulton domestic water filters has been widely extended over the years to meet the demands of increasingly sophisticated uses.
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Doulton water filters have been manufactured since 1827. They have been available in the United States since 1983, and are currently being used in over 140 countries worldwide! This makes Doulton a world leader in the water treatment industry!
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Free Water Bottle!
For a limited time, receive a free 20oz stainless steel water bottle with any water filter system purchase. A $15.99 value!
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