Reverse Osmosis Water Units: What They are and How They Work


by Olivia Romero - Date: 2008-10-20 - Word Count: 566 Share This!

What if I told you that after learning about reverse osmosis water units, you will probably want to investigate other types of home water purification systems? The reason I say this is because I know, if you're anything like me, you are concerned about the safety of the water that's coming out of the faucets in your home. You're probably looking at reverse osmosis systemes because they have been touted as one of the best methods for getting rid of all the contaminants that experts have told us are in our water. But just what are reverse osmosis water units and how do they work? 


The answer to those two questions are not as complicated as you might imagine. Reverse osmosis water units are water purification systems that work by forcing water, under pressure, through a pourous membrane that has been designed to catch and remove unwanted substances. 


When reverse osmosis systemes were first developed, they were found to be highly effective for the needs of the printing and photo industries, which required demineralized water. This type of water treatment was then adapted to meet the growing demand for residential water purification. However, when reverse osmosis water units are used in a residential capacity, it becomes apparent that there are several drawbacks which make them a questionable choice. 


First of all, not all contaminants are the same. The porous membrane used in reverse osmosis systemes is designed to remove contaminants based on their molecular size. If they are small enough, like some herbicides and pesticides, they make it through the membrane and into the usable water. If they are too large, like naturally ocurring minerals, they get tossed out along with 2 - 3 gallons of waste water. These minerals have been shown to be essential to our health. You can try to recover and treat the waste water, but it becomes an added expense. 


An additional, on-going expense comes from the add-on carbon filter that is needed to capture those contaminants that make it through the membrane. This filter requires frequent changing and replacement. Replacement filters for the main reverse osmosis water units can run as high as $800.00. All things considered, this water purification method can prove to be costly and maintenance-intensive. 


The good news is, however, reverse osmosis systemes are not your only choice when it comes to providing safe water for your home. There are many effective home water treatment products that can give you the purity and HEALTH that should come with every glass of water that you drink. 


For my money and convenience, I have found that water purification products that use a multi-stage filtration system can be counted upon to provide my family with safe, clean, healthy water for all our household uses. Drinking, cooking and bathing in this purified water means that we are protected from high chlorination levels and dangerous synthetic chemicals while getting the essential minerals we need for our good health. And the water tastes great! 


Finding these home water treatment systems are as easy as turning on your computer. You will find, like I did, plenty of quality home water purification systems, designed to meet the needs of your family, wallet and convenience. 


Now that you know what reverse osmosis water units are and how they work, take advantage of newer water purification technology that is better at meeting the needs of your household.


 


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