Reverse Osmosis is a technology that is used to remove a large majority of contaminants from water by pushing the water under pressure through a semi-permeable membrane. Whereas Osmosis occurs naturally without energy required, to reverse the process of osmosis you need to apply energy to the more saline solution. A reverse osmosis membrane is a semi-permeable membrane that allows the passage of water molecules but not the majority of dissolved salts, organics, bacteria and pyrogens which is definitely suitable for residential ro water systems or whole home ro system or home water filtration systems.
How It Works
Whole home system and RO home water filtration system has certain steps involved in it’s working which are:
Step 1: Pre-filtration
The first step in purifying water with RO is meant to protect the membrane. It removes larger sediment, including some dissolved solids, and helps reduce chlorine.
Step 2: The RO Membrane
Following the initial filtration comes the real magic of an R.O. system.
The water is forced through the semi-permeable membrane under pressure. The membrane is a synthetic plastic material that allows the passage of water molecules.
RO water filter systems that are tested and certified for reduction of:
* lead * arsenic * copper * nitrates and nitrites * chromium (hexavalent & trivalent) * selenium * fluoride * radium * barium * cadmium * cyst (cryptosporidium) * total dissolved solids (TDS)
Steps 3 & 4: Post Filtration and Final Polish
Before the water is ready to drink, it goes through a second carbon filter which removes any remaining contaminants in the unlikely case they slipped past the membrane.
Then the water fills up a storage tank where it waits until you’re ready to use it.
Finally, there’s the in-line activated carbon filter, which gives your water one last polish as it comes out your faucet. This is used to remove any remaining odors or flavors that may come from the system hoses or the holding tank.
- RO water tastes better
- Contaminants no more
- Systems Use a Low Amount of Energy
- Maintenance is a Breeze
- Different Levels of Purification
- Money Saver
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