Reverse Osmosis Systems

A reverse osmosis system is a device that filters water through several layers of filtration to make it as pure as possible. The main filter in the system is a semipermeable membrane, which lets water through but holds back a wide range of pollutants. The system forces water through this membrane in a reversal of the natural osmosis process to get the toxins out.

A reverse osmosis water filter removes a wide range of contaminants from water before sending it to the water-using appliances in a home. The best RO systems also add good minerals to the water after filtering out the bad ones. This process makes the water cleaner and healthier and improves its smell and taste.

A reverse osmosis system removes the most contaminants of any water filter on the market. These include sediments, particulates, pesticides, dangerous chemicals like chlorine and fluoride and microscopic pathogens like bacteria and viruses. RO systems can also take out heavy metals like lead and mercury. The best RO systems remove up to 99% of total dissolved solids from water.

A typical RO system contains four different filters that work together to clean the water. When the water enters the system, it first goes through a sediment filter, which removes any large particles from the water. After this, it goes through a pre-carbon filter, which takes out chlorine and any other organic compounds that may damage the RO membrane.

Once this initial filtration is complete, the water is ready to undergo reverse osmosis. This process works by forcing the water through a semipermeable membrane. The membrane allows water through but keeps the contaminants from coming with it.

The water then goes through one final carbon filter, which further reduces any impurities that could make the water taste or smell bad. Some systems end here and then send the water to the home. The best systems also add nutritious minerals into the water to send the healthiest, cleanest water to your tap.

Reverse osmosis systems provide the most complete protection from contaminants of any filtration option on the market. Standard carbon filters can remove toxins like lead and chlorine but can’t remove chromium-6 or arsenic. Distillation filters can remove minerals and chemicals but can’t remove chlorine or VOCs. UV filters take out microorganisms but not chemicals. Only reverse osmosis filters can remove all of these pollutants with no exceptions.

You can get a lower quality RO system for as little as $200. However, because of its low quality, this system will likely cost you a lot more in maintenance and repair fees over the years.

A better option is to invest in a high-quality system and have it professionally installed. The significant upfront cost will be more than worth it for the long-term benefits and lower maintenance fees on your system.

Of course, we realize that not everyone can have an RO system installed in their home. Fortunately for those people, a high-quality countertop reverse osmosis system also exists. You can get the PurASure Countertop RO System from Angel Water for only $399!