Reverse Osmosis: Meaning & Benefits
The majority of Americans are concerned about the overall quality of their water supply. Period!
An independent study conducted by Applied Research-West, Inc. in January 2019 found that many Americans are concerned about their water. And for the seventh time in 15 years, the Water Quality Association (WQA) has commissioned this professional opinion research team, whose major findings were:
1. More than half or 51% of Americans are concerned about the quality of their household’s water supply.
2. Now, this is a huge increase from the 2017 study when less than a fifth (18%) were very concerned about the quality of their household’s water supply, and almost (24%) were concerned.
So, as you can see, concern regarding the safety of tap water (48%) has grown significantly since the 2017 study. On the other hand:
3. Four out of five (80%) households get their water from a municipal supplier, 12% rely on well water, and 8% don’t even know the origin.
4. Users of both municipal water (54%) and well water (52%) do not have confidence in the safety of their water supply.
Now, you understand why an increasing number of households purchase water filtration systems. According to the study, the majority of Americans bought some sort of water treatment system when they moved into their new home; and the overwhelming majority purchased an inexpensive and simple drinking water system.
5. Almost two-thirds (63%) of Americans purchased some sort of a water treatment system when they moved into their home.
6. More than two-thirds bought a Point of Entry product/Point of Use (40%) or a refrigerator filter (37%), while the remaining purchases were dominated by reverse osmosis (11%).
Water is life, but here at Lone Star Water Services, we understand that not just any water can be likened to life. We, like all scientists, believe that clean, pure, and germ-free water is indispensable for life. According to a scientific report released by the CDC or the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, millions of people suffer from gastrointestinal illnesses every year. This is something that every home & organization should be concerned about. Water quality is an aspect that should always be at the forefront while discussing the health of the global population.
We know that it is difficult at times to know that the water you are drinking is contaminated or not. That’s why a scientifically designed proven method of purifying water is Reverse Osmosis (RO). Mineral salts iron, and violations of other health standards can contribute to your water being unfit for consumption. But the good news is that Lone Star Water Services has experienced professionals who can help reverse the water problem in your home, office, or farm.
What is Reverse Osmosis?
There are three stages within the standard reverse osmosis system: pre-filtering, post-filtering, and reverse osmosis process. The processing begins when water flows through the supply to the pre-filter, where a cartridge removes dirt, sand, silt, and other similar sediments. The water then flows through the RO membrane cartridge. In the most basic sense, the reverse osmosis process involves forcing water through the semi-permeable membrane, which is designed to filter out a range of contaminants. The drinking water passes through to the storage tank while all filtered matter goes down the drain.
The post-filter process will then help remove odors and other elements from the remaining water in the storage tank. Most reverse osmosis purification systems can remove any contaminant larger in size than the water molecules. This ensures that drinking water is clean & fresh.
According to the scientific screening methods, Reverse osmosis remains the most effective method that can filter potentially harmful elements from water. This effectiveness makes RO highly recommended by healthcare professionals. The benefits of drinking reverse osmosis water are insurmountable, read on to know more.
Reverse Osmosis Water Has Fewer Contaminants
RO water has fewer contaminants as reverse osmosis technology is used to remove any contaminants that come in the form of molecules. Reverse osmosis works by eliminating molecular compounds that are smaller than water. You can compare this process to squeezing out what is right and throwing undesired residue away. Thousands of compounds can make the water unhealthy for human & animal consumption. These compounds include iron, lead, manganese, and calcium, among others. Reverse osmosis is the most effective purification method that can rid the water of these molecular compounds.
This method has been lauded as great for purifying water for industrial & printing processes that only require mineral-free water. We can try our best to ensure that all contaminants are filtered from water to make it clean and free of compounds. Compared to unfiltered tap water, reverse osmosis water has fewer compounds. Even with piped water, the chances are that you are drinking water contaminated with lead. Lead is a potent contaminant, especially where plumbing is old and dilapidated.
RO removes lead from water and frees people from many high-risk diseases such as high blood pressure, and nerve damage, among others. Drinking RO water eliminates the risk of anemic conditions and brain damage, especially in children. Parasites are another threat to clean & safe drinking water. But our proven reverse osmosis systems can guarantee filtration and removal of disease-causing pests that find their way into water sources.
The best advantage of reverse osmosis treatment systems is their ability to filter contaminants such as Aluminum, Benzene, Chlorides, Asbestos, and Fluoride. This type of contaminant filtration provides you with cleaner drinking water and helps protect you from many dangerous elements within your drinking water.
Reverse Osmosis Has Improved Taste
Although taste is a subjective aspect by all standards, research suggests that reverse osmosis water is rated as having the best taste compared to tap water. Blind taste tests have shown that people prefer reverse osmosis water over tap water, as tap water has traces of nitrates, sulfur, lead, and other compounds that make it unpalatable. The process that removes these molecular compounds from tap water allows people to drink relatively fresher, cleaner, and tastier water than tap water.
At Lone Star Water Services, we understand that getting cleaner, tastier, and fresher water is not easy. Still, we leverage the available technology, our exceptional staff, and resources to avail the best systems that can help you drink clean reverse osmosis water every time. Reverse osmosis water is less expensive compared to bottled water and could save you money that would otherwise be spent on buying bottled water. RO systems ensure that every drop of water in your glass is completely clean & tasty. And if you think you need to improve the taste of water, then reverse osmosis water can be enhanced using pre-dissolved minerals.
If you are looking for water that is demineralized and parasite-free, contact Lone Star Water Services for the best systems for use in your home to help turn unhealthy water into reverse osmosis water. Using RO water is crucial to prevent health problems and avoid the cost of maintaining plumbing systems.
It’s better for cooking
The impurities in your home’s water certainly affect the taste of the food you make. This makes a lot of sense when you think about it because the water you cook with often ends up in your diet. When you boil pasta, make soups, or bake bread, pure water can make a lot of difference.
If you use municipal tap water for cooking, there’s a good chance you have too much chlorine in it, which causes food to taste odd, and it discolors it as well.
You’ll also find that coffee & tea tastes better with reverse osmosis water. FineCooking.com also points out the fact that now many of the best restaurants exclusively use RO water for cooking.
Reverse osmosis treatment systems also help homeowners achieve the clear, clean taste they deserve from their tap water. For those within areas where the drinking water doesn’t meet the highest of taste standards, this fresher taste can add value to your meal. For instance, many reverse osmosis systems users have found that their system brings out the natural flavor of soups, as well as brewed coffee and tea products.
Limited Maintenance Requirements
A clear advantage of the reverse osmosis system is that it has limited maintenance requirements. You will have to replace the filters every six months or so. And the reverse osmosis membrane within the system should be replaced every 3-5 years. But most systems perform optimally without requiring expensive maintenance or repair work.
Reduce Sodium from Soft Water
Water softeners provide you with water that’s perfect for bathing, cleaning, and laundry. They replace hard minerals with sodium molecules, and if you add reverse osmosis to the equation, you can filter out the sodium that the water softener adds. Also, to ensure proper function & water quality, always use a professional supplier and installer like us.
Further, clean, contaminant-free drinking water is readily available for your home if you integrate the latest reverse osmosis system. The quality of water in your homes is often improved with the installation of RO filtration systems. Whether you install a whole house or point of use reverse osmosis unit, your home’s water will taste and smell better. To discover more about the benefits offered by reverse osmosis systems, and to get one installed in your home or office, contact our trusted specialists directly today.
