Now that's what I call high quality H2O

Scientists at the University of Illinois have found a way to produce drinkable water with the use of nanopores. The scientists are stripping salt from a sample of saltwater with the help of nanopores.

Nanopore is a tiny hole in a thin casing; the hole is typically big enough to allow a single molecule of DNA to pass through.

The process starts by passing running water from a stream through a filter so small it can find gold. The nanopores within the filter strained the water for salt and any other contaminants, producing crystal-clear, drinkable water. This new technology is a game-changer and it may be the key to helping out regions severely impacted by heavy drought.

"These materials are efficient in terms of energy usage and fouling, which are issues that have plagued desalination technology for a long time,” said Nayanara Aluru, a professor of mechanical science and engineering at University of Illinois, in an official statement released by the university.

According to Scientificamerican.com, almost three quarters of Earth's surface is covered with water, but most of it is too salty to drink. This new technology is more affordable and will provide more freshwater for humans and animals to drink and for farmers to use to raise crops.