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Reverse osmosis or RO water filters seem to be a dying breed. Before you buy one, educate yourself on the facts, since there may be better options available. There are a number of things that a reverse osmosis water filter will not remove when used in the home, such as chlorine, chemicals, the byproducts of chlorination and other things that are lighter or smaller than water’s molecular structure. Let’s take a look at whether RO filters are worthwhile.

RO water filters are very efficient at eliminating toxic materials like lead, rust, salt, parasites, salt, sulfates and sediments, but unfortunately, there are some negatives that go along with a RO system. RO systems only partial remove viruses and bacteria, and require other types of water purification systems to back it up. The RO filtration system actually removes too many minerals that the body needs for good functioning, longevity and health; minerals like potassium, calcium and magnesium for example. If those are eliminated, then it forces the body to draw from stores in the teeth and bones.

Sometimes home reverse osmosis water filtration systems are accompanied by an added carbon filtration device. Carbon effectively removes most of the chemicals that reverse osmosis cannot. But again, still other filters are necessary to remove all of the unwanted particles. For example, chlorine byproducts can only be removed through adsorption since the chemicals are gaseous. They actually just pass right through a reverse osmosis water dispenser.

Another downside is that reverse osmosis filtration systems take up a large amount of space, as the larger units seem to be the most effective. They use electricity and require extensive maintenance. The membranes can become contaminated with algae and bacteria. In order to kill the bacteria and algae, chlorine is used, but it can damage the membrane, and replacement membranes are expensive. Hiring someone to install the system is expensive, as well as the power and water it uses. There is just no advantage to installing a reverse osmosis water system with today’s technological betterments.

After considering all the cons of RO water filters, it seems apparent that a multi-stage filter that employs vital and essential purification processes like ion exchange, carbon and sub-micron filtration are more beneficial in removing all traces of contaminants such as volatile organic chemicals like herbicides and pesticides, lead, chlorine and other harmful materials than a simple reverse osmosis filter. A multi-stage filter also ensures that valuable minerals that are critical to body processes and contribute to better health aren’t filtered out as well.

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