Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Systems
Dedicated drinking water systems that produce clear, great-tasting water at the kitchen tap.
In short
Reverse osmosis pushes water through a semi-permeable membrane that separates out a wide range of dissolved substances, producing highly filtered drinking water at a dedicated faucet.
The Problem
The problem it addresses
Even after whole-house treatment, some homeowners want a higher level of filtration specifically for drinking and cooking water.
- Drinking water that tastes flat, metallic or chlorinated
- Dissolved solids that whole-house filtration is not designed to target
- Cloudy ice and poor-tasting coffee or tea
- Reliance on store-bought bottled water
How reverse osmosis works
Pressure moves water across a membrane with extremely small pores. Water passes through; a concentrated stream carries the rejected material to the drain.
- 1Pre-filtration protects the membrane from sediment and chlorine
- 2Water is pushed through the reverse osmosis membrane
- 3Treated water collects in a small storage tank
- 4A post-filter polishes water on the way to the dedicated faucet
Potential benefits
- ✓Clear, better-tasting water for drinking and cooking
- ✓Improved ice, coffee and tea
- ✓A convenient alternative to buying bottled water
- ✓Can be paired with a refrigerator water line
Results depend on your water conditions and the system selected.
Who may need it
- Households that buy bottled water for taste
- Homes with elevated dissolved solids
- Anyone who wants the highest level of treatment at the drinking tap
Installation
Most systems install under the kitchen sink with a dedicated faucet. A refrigerator connection can often be added.
Maintenance considerations
Pre-filters and post-filters are replaced periodically, and the membrane is replaced on a longer interval depending on use and water conditions.
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Related
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Drinking Water Systems
Dedicated kitchen systems for households that want the highest level of treatment where they drink.
Whole-House Water Filtration
Filtration installed on your main line to help reduce sediment, chlorine taste and odor throughout the home.
Water Testing & Analysis
Evaluation of your water so equipment recommendations are based on what is actually there.
Let's talk about your water
A free consultation is the fastest way to find out whether reverse osmosis drinking water systems is the right fit for your home.