| portedly more than 2,000 toxic chemicals in the | | | | quality purified water. |
| water that we drink, if you want clean water at | | | | A system that makes use of a tank to hold the |
| home, you must find the right reverse osmosis | | | | purified water is a more traditional system and is |
| system to help produce 'safe' purified water. | | | | generally cheaper than the tankless system. |
| Reverse osmosis is a process that makes use of | | | | However, if you live in a place with space |
| high pressure to force unpurified water through a | | | | constraints, the more costly tankless system will |
| semi-permeable membrane so that toxic | | | | suit you better as it takes up less space. You |
| chemicals are removed from the water. The only | | | | must know, however that the membranes used |
| problem with this system of 'cleaning' water is | | | | in a tankless system can be a little expensive to |
| that while toxins are removed, almost all other | | | | replace and a pressure booster pump may be |
| minerals (even trace minerals) are often also | | | | required as an additional fitting because this |
| purged from the water, leaving water without | | | | system needs a pressure of at least 40 PSI to |
| any nutritional content. | | | | operate. |
| It is important to understand that the | | | | When you're choosing a reverse osmosis system |
| concentration of toxins, water pressure and | | | | for clean water at home, you should make sure |
| quality of membrane used to design a filtration | | | | that you have the budget to support and maintain |
| system. There are generally two types of | | | | such a water purification system because it can |
| membranes used in reverse osmosis - the | | | | add up to a costly amount when you look at how |
| cellulose triacetate (CTA) membrane and the FTC | | | | much it will cost you per gallon of purified water. |
| membrane - each with their own functions. While | | | | Purified water can be expensive to drink |
| CTA membranes are organic and more cost | | | | however, if you want clean water at home, you |
| effective, they tend to attract bacteria growth | | | | must find the right reverse osmosis system. |
| and sometimes may generate a smaller volume | | | | Take your time to look around and learn about |
| of water with a lower quality. | | | | the functions and different features of each |
| Cellulose triacetate membranes are also known as | | | | system. While 'clean' water may be safer to drink, |
| CTA membranes and are organic and cheaper | | | | they are most likely mineral-free and ironically, |
| than the FTC membranes, which are inorganic in | | | | unhealthy to consume in the long run without |
| nature. CTAs, however, tend to attract bacteria | | | | additional supplements to replace the vital minerals |
| growth resulting in a lower quantity and quality of | | | | you may not receive in your purified water. |
| 'clean' water. To counteract this problem, regular | | | | Look for a mid-range reverse osmosis filter as |
| disinfection must be performed. The CTA | | | | most of them can give you quality at a |
| membrane performs best with chlorinated water. | | | | reasonable rate. Taking your time to choose a |
| FTC membranes, being inorganic in nature, are not | | | | system if you want clean water at home, you |
| as easily susceptible to the growth of bacteria. | | | | must find the right reverse osmosis system that |
| While these membranes are more expensive than | | | | not only suits your budget but can also give you |
| CTA versions, they can easily be damaged by | | | | what you want. Remember, an investment may |
| chlorine in water. A carbon pre-filter might be | | | | be worth it if you want safe drinking water in the |
| required as an add-on to the membrane in order | | | | long run. |
| to ensure its optimal performance in producing | | | | |