Reverse Osmosis

Reverse osmosis is a process by which water filtration systems remove contaminants and chemicals from a residential water source. Reverse osmosis systems take in tap water and filter it through a semi-permeable membrane. This membrane works as a filter to remove dissolved solids, ions, bacteria, pesticides, chemicals, and other impurities from the water. The filter water is then allowed to continue to the faucet while the captured impurities are rinsed from the membrane and processed out of the filtering system.

Water softeners and reverse osmosis systems are both a type of water filtration systems suited for cleaning impurities from residential water. Each have their own process for filtering the water, but the key difference lies in the extent of their filtering capabilities.

Water softeners are designed to remove ions such as calcium and magnesium from tap water to prevent mineral build up and disruption to soap breakdown and function. Reverse osmosis water filtration systems take the filtering process several steps further by removing the below list from your home’s water source. This wide-spread filtering capability makes reverse osmosis water filtering systems an ideal addition to any home—whether your water is sourced by the city or a well. Reverse osmosis water filtering systems can be installed in homes in addition to water softeners for optimal quality water for cooking, drinking, bathing, and beyond.

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