Reverse Osmosis Filters and Why You Should Avoid Them
Written by naishuang on June 10, 2009 15:22
Despite their popularity, reverse osmosis filters are not as effective as other less expensive systems on the market and actually filter out some vital minerals you need
The problem with reverse osmosis water systems is that they are based on old technology, as they were originally intended for the paper and print industries that needed lots of it demineralizedWater is forced under pressure through a semi-permeable membrane that filters out any particles larger than water, including essential trace minerals like calcium and potassium
However, reverse osmosis filters will allow through synthetic chemicals like herbicides and pesticides as their molecules are smaller than water which means you then need another carbon filter for that! In addition many need electricity to run on and a large storage tank to deliver adequate pressure
One of my other main problems with these RO water systems is that they discard around two thirds of the water, which in today's world is just not acceptable, especially as the new technology ones don't waste any at all
If we are deprived of vital minerals, we run the risk of becoming mineral deficient as we absorb them far better from water than any other source and even the World Health Organization says that everyone should drink water with the minerals in, making the reverse osmosis filters unsuitable
So what then is the best alternative to a reverse osmosis water system? Well the US EPA recommends only using an activated carbon filter for effective removal of the many contaminantsWhen combined with a multi-stage process and ion exchange, 99.9% of all the toxins are removed, leaving only safe pure water
These cutting-edge systems also leave the essential minerals intact for the healthiest water and can cost around a third of the price of a reverse osmosis water product while not wasting water or needing much space
In closing I hope you can now see that the new technologies are starting to make the reverse osmosis filters obsolete, saving money and people's health in the process
Visit my website today if you would like to learn more about the types of filtration systems that I personally recommend and use.
The problem with reverse osmosis water systems is that they are based on old technology, as they were originally intended for the paper and print industries that needed lots of it demineralizedWater is forced under pressure through a semi-permeable membrane that filters out any particles larger than water, including essential trace minerals like calcium and potassium
However, reverse osmosis filters will allow through synthetic chemicals like herbicides and pesticides as their molecules are smaller than water which means you then need another carbon filter for that! In addition many need electricity to run on and a large storage tank to deliver adequate pressure
One of my other main problems with these RO water systems is that they discard around two thirds of the water, which in today's world is just not acceptable, especially as the new technology ones don't waste any at all
If we are deprived of vital minerals, we run the risk of becoming mineral deficient as we absorb them far better from water than any other source and even the World Health Organization says that everyone should drink water with the minerals in, making the reverse osmosis filters unsuitable
So what then is the best alternative to a reverse osmosis water system? Well the US EPA recommends only using an activated carbon filter for effective removal of the many contaminantsWhen combined with a multi-stage process and ion exchange, 99.9% of all the toxins are removed, leaving only safe pure water
These cutting-edge systems also leave the essential minerals intact for the healthiest water and can cost around a third of the price of a reverse osmosis water product while not wasting water or needing much space
In closing I hope you can now see that the new technologies are starting to make the reverse osmosis filters obsolete, saving money and people's health in the process
Visit my website today if you would like to learn more about the types of filtration systems that I personally recommend and use.