Do you find yourself continually drinking bottled water? You know it’s terrible for the environment and also hard on your wallet, but bottled water often tastes better than what’s coming out of the tap. You can enjoy crystal clear water right at home, however, with a reverse osmosis water filtration system.
In fact, many bottled water companies rely on reverse osmosis filtration systems. These systems use a special membrane that contains tiny pores. Water is forced through the membrane. Since the pores are so small, many contaminants are quickly filtered out.
Water is H2O, meaning it consists of two hydrogen molecules and one oxygen molecule. Contaminants, including viruses and bacteria, are much larger. Many chemical pollutants are also larger than the simple H2O molecule.
The Centers for Disease Control notes that a reverse osmosis water filtration system will have pores as small as .0001 micron. This is immensely tiny. The CDC also notes that these filtration systems have very high effectiveness at removing:
- Viruses
- Bacteria
- Protozoa
Further, a reverse osmosis system can remove the following: chloride, chromium, copper, lead, and sodium. A reverse osmosis system may also reduce exposure to arsenic, calcium, fluoride, magnesium, nitrate, radium, sulfate, potassium, and phosphorous. A comprehensive water test conducted in our state-of-the-art laboratory can inform you if your water is laden with these harmful chemicals.
The Health Benefits of Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment
Viruses can be hazardous for your health. So too can bacteria. The United States regularly experiences outbreaks of Legionnaires disease, which is caused by the Legionella bacterium. By filtering these pathogens out, a reverse osmosis system will protect your health and could prevent you from getting sick.
Chromium 6, meanwhile, was the subject of the famous Erin Brockovich legal case. Countless people in a small Californian town were exposed to chromium 6. This substance could increase your risk of cancer and lower fertility, among other things.
Then there’s lead. Lead is a severe contaminant and could stunt childhood growth and cause other issues. Flint, Michigan is still grappling with the detrimental impact of lead poisoning across the city.
While your local water authority is probably working hard to provide high-quality, pure water, it may be contaminated. A reverse osmosis water filtration system could filter out dangerous contaminants, thereby saving you from the associated illnesses and other detrimental health impacts of contaminated water.
Reverse osmosis water filtration can eliminate many of the most dangerous contaminants in your water. In fact, reverse osmosis is so effective that many bottled water companies rely on it to purify their water.
Is Reverse Osmosis the Secret to Pure, Fresh Water?
Bottled water often tastes better than your tap water. Did you know that many bottled water companies draw their water from the same sources as city water or perhaps even your local well water? Some bottled water companies rely on water that’s first treated by city water authorities.
Yet bottled water often tastes better. Why? Quite simply, your water could be contaminated on its way from the water treatment plant to your home. Or the water treatment plant may not be properly cleaning your water.
With reverse osmosis, you can filter out contaminants anyway. Many bottled water companies use reverse osmosis water treatment, and that’s a big part of the reason why the water is so pure and fresh.
Contact Atlantic Blue Water Center Today
So why not enjoy fresh and healthy water right at home? With a whole-home reverse osmosis water system, you can enjoy filtered water from every tap. As you spend less on bottled water, your treatment system could pay for itself and then some. Learn more about reverse osmosis by calling us at (410) 840-2583.