What makes Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration so Special?

If you've ever wondered what all the hype about Reverse Osmosis water filters is about, then here is the short answer.

Reverse Osmosis water filtration systems were originally developed while trying to figure out a way to remove salt from sea water (desalination). The technology has been perfected to the point where this reverse osmosis water filtration is no longer just for large scale desalination plants but is also available at a very reasonable cost to home owners and businesses.

Reverse osmosis water filtration will generally remove a few more contaminants than carbon filter systems - such as nitrates, sodium and other dissolved compounds.

Reverse osmosis systems are slightly more costly than carbon based water filters because they require in-line installation and a pre-filter to remove dirt and sediment. In a reverse osmosis water filtration unit a back-flush system may be employed to prevent build up of contaminants in the system - the back-flushing wastes about 2 gallons of water for each gallon it filters (a disadvantage of using a reverse osmosis system if you have limited water supply or pay for it by the gallon).

For the home owner Reverse osmosis water filters are available for filtering water throughout the entire home or just at the kitchen faucet using an under counter water filter.

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