How does a reverse osmosis filtration system work?
Reverse osmosis reduces total dissolved solids and organic matter from water by diffusing it through a special membrane. The membrane separates minerals and impurities from the water and flushes them down the drain. High-quality water then goes directly to the included secondary faucet or to the storage tank.
The system makes a good supply of drinking water each day. How much it makes depends on the feed water supply pressure, temperature and quality.
The prefilter and postfilter are replaceable cartridges. The carbon prefilter reduces chlorine while also filtering sediments. The postfilter reduces any other undesirable tastes and odors before the water is used. The system includes an electronic faucet assembly with a prefilter and postfilter change reminder.
What is filtered out of the water?
Reverse osmosis filtration systems purify water, reducing bacteria, chemicals and up to 95 other impurities*. Look for products that are certified to meet or exceed water quality performance standards.
Lead, a well-known water impurity*, is tasteless, odorless and invisible in the presence of water. It can be reduced through reverse osmosis water filtration. The CDC notes that “the most common sources of lead in drinking water are lead pipes, faucets and plumbing fixtures. Household plumbing fixtures, welding solder and pipe fittings made prior to 1986 may also contain lead.”
