Reverse Osmosis (R.O.)

What Is Reverse Osmosis?

Reverse Osmosis, often called RO, is one of the most advanced and effective water purification technologies available today. Originally developed for high performance applications, including aerospace and military use, this same technology is now used in homes around the world to produce exceptionally clean drinking water.

In fact, many popular bottled water brands use reverse osmosis as part of their purification process before bottling. The difference is, with an RO system in your home, you get that same level of purification directly from your own tap.

How Reverse Osmosis Works

Reverse osmosis uses the natural pressure of your water supply to push water through a highly specialized membrane.

This membrane is designed to allow pure water molecules to pass through while blocking dissolved contaminants. The purified water is collected in a sealed, sanitary storage tank, while unwanted substances are flushed safely away.

To put this into perspective:

• A strand of human hair is about 80 microns wide
• The human eye can see particles down to about 40 microns
• A typical pre filter removes particles larger than 5 microns
• The RO membrane filters down to approximately 0.0005 microns

For comparison, many bacteria are about 0.2 microns in size, and some viruses are even smaller. The RO membrane creates an extremely fine barrier, dramatically reducing dissolved solids, heavy metals, and a wide range of contaminants.

This process helps reduce:

• Organic compounds
• Metals and heavy metals
• Microorganisms such as bacteria and cysts
• Many dissolved pharmaceuticals
• Other unwanted dissolved substances that affect taste and quality

Convenient, High-Quality Water Every Day

An RO system produces purified water continuously and delivers it to a dedicated faucet. It can also supply refrigerators, ice makers, coffee makers, wet bars, and more.

Instead of lifting heavy bottled water or relying on store bought options, you have premium quality water conveniently available in your own home.

Flexible Installation Options

Most systems are installed under a kitchen or bar sink. They can also be placed in garages, laundry rooms, or other suitable spaces.

In new construction, many homeowners choose to install a centrally located system and run dedicated lines to multiple fixtures such as:

• Main kitchen sink
• Refrigerator and ice maker
• Undercounter ice maker
• Coffee station
• Master bath
• Wet bar

RO water can also be paired with water chillers or instant hot water systems for even greater convenience.

Peace of Mind for Your Family

Reverse osmosis provides exceptional purification performance and can complement other treatment systems such as softeners and carbon filters.

With proper pre filtration and professional installation, RO offers one of the most comprehensive drinking water solutions available today.

If you are looking for cleaner, better tasting water and greater peace of mind, reverse osmosis is a proven and trusted solution.