To understand drinking water quality, we must first dive into what is commonly found in drinking water across the country. Some compounds are added to the water, while others can infiltrate drinking water inadvertently through the ground water or by accidentally being introduced into the water system:
- Chlorine and Chloramines
- Fluoride
- PFAS or “Forever Chemicals”
- Heavy Metals
- Viruses, bacteria, parasites and organics
Carbon Filters. What most people don’t know is that their refrigerator’s carbon filter is quite limited on what it can “filter” out. Carbon filters are only marketed to “help improve taste and odor.”
Let’s look at the limitations of carbon filters:
- Carbon filters only help Improve taste, odor.
- Carbon filters Remove Some Heavy metals, PFAS (forever chemicals), and parasites that might find their way into the water system.
- Carbon filters Will Not Remove Viruses, Bacteria*, Arsenic, Dissolved solids such as Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, and other inorganic minerals, and fluoride.
*Some Carbon filters can control bacterial growth within the filter, but it must be listed as using a Silver Impregnated Carbon.
Think of a time when the bath water looked a little dingy after filling the tub. You may have wondered to yourself “how long has the water been dirty? Did my carbon filter do its job?”
A reverse osmosis system will remove every single thing we have thus far discussed. The best Reverse Osmosis water filters do this through 4 different filter stages:
1. 5-micron Sediment Filter. This pre-filter removes any large bits of sediment or organics and helps to lengthen the life of the other three filters.
2. Pre-Carbon Filter. This is the first of 2 carbon filters and removes additional compounds from the water before the water flows through the R.O. Membrane.
3. Reverse Osmosis Membrane. This is where the system gets its name, and where the magic happens. The semi-permeable membrane will remove up to 99% of total solids not filtered by the first and second stage filters. At this point water flows to the 2 gallon storage tank.
4. Post-Carbon Filter. The last stage is one final carbon filter to ensure you are getting the highest quality water out of your dedicated RO faucet. These dedicated drinking water faucets can be custom ordered to perfectly match your existing kitchen faucet.
Peace of Mind. With an R.O. system installed, you never have to worry about the cleanliness of your drinking water. Whether you are issued a boil order, you notice dingy brown water one night in the shower, or if a contaminant enters your plumbing system without your knowledge, you can have total peace of mind knowing that your drinking water was always filtered and safe.
Clean water Is a Choice. Understanding what is in your drinking water and the potential negative health impacts is the first step. Carbon filters are a basic improvement, but Reverse Osmosis is true filtration. Contact us today for more information and to schedule a consultation.
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