Is Reverse Osmosis worth the Investment?
Filtering drinking water is a major step in protecting children's health from pollutants in tap water. However, it can be difficult to understand the strengths and weaknesses of different types of filters. The reverse osmosis water filter can remove a wider range of contaminants than other types of filters. But what else should parents know about reverse osmosis filters?
Which pollutants does the reverse osmosis filter remove from drinking water?
The reverse osmosis filter removes contaminants from drinking water by pushing the contaminants into a membrane with small pores that block particles larger than water molecules. Usually reverse osmosis system is also equipped with a carbon filter to assist in initial cleaning and extend the service life of the reverse osmosis filter itself. Carbon filters also reduce the concentration of contaminants that cannot be removed by reverse osmosis alone, such as disinfection by-products and volatile organic compounds. Reverse osmosis reduces chemical contaminants that carbon filters cannot effectively reduce. For example: Nitrate causes birth defects, Perchlorate alters thyroid function and impairs the development of the child's brain, arsenic that affects child growth, brain development, and the immune system, Hexavalent chromium that may have more likely effects on children such as damage to the reproductive system and risk of cancer.
Reverse osmosis reduces other pollutants that can also be reduced by carbon filters, such as lead, a toxic fluorochemical known as PFAS that impairs the development of the child's brain.
What are the drawbacks of reverse osmosis filters?
The reverse osmosis system tends to be more costly than other types of filters and should be installed under the sink. For many families, these costs, and the cost of replacement cartridges, can be a significant barrier. The reverse osmosis system also tends to waste about three times as much water as it treats. Timely maintenance and service of the systemhelps minimize water waste.
When purchasing a home-wide filtration system, it is important to remember that such a system removes residual chlorine from the entire home plumbing system. Without disinfectants in the water, bacteria can grow in household pipes between filters and faucets. This is another reason why experts recommend installing a reverse osmosis filter on the faucet.
What about minerals and fluorides?
Reverse osmosis removes pollutants, but also necessary minerals such as magnesium, calcium and iron. Foods cooked in reverse osmosis tap water should not be a problem. However, if you are concerned about mineral levels, or if you like the taste of the added minerals, you can return them with a mineral drop, a special filter, or a jug.
These filters also remove fluoride from drinking water. There is increasing evidence that too much fluoride in water can harm a child’s brain development. For the dental benefits of fluoride, such as caries prevention, fluoride toothpaste is a better alternative.
How to choose the right water RO system?
First, look at your drinking water to see which pollutants are present. You can find guidelines on water system and pollutant health online. If you have a dedicated well, be sure to test the water.
Considering all these factors, we can conclude that installing RO plants, in residential or commercial or industrial complexes is as important as having food on every day basis. Netsol RO plants provides with all the water treatment solutions which are necessary for survival in this era of time. Your money won’t get wasted, but your health will be more secured.
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