How Effective is Reverse Osmosis
Reverse Osmosis is a highly effective means of water filtration, but how effective is it exactly?
As one of the systems that can be commonly found in commercial settings, it is a strong option for most applications, but like anything else, there are some drawbacks that you should take into account.
Make a confident purchase with Finerfilters by reading our guide which will break down the RO system and lay out how effective it is.
Is Reverse Osmosis More Effective Than Other Filtration Methods?
Reverse Osmosis forces water to pass through a semipermeable membrane using high pressure. This membrane acts as a highly effective filter, catching contaminants like bacteria, metals, and salt.
For more details on the process itself, you can read our blog on What Reverse Osmosis is.
When looking at how effective it is, you should compare it with alternative means of filtration.
When considering the advantages of RO filtration compared to other systems, the most obvious one is its incredible capture rate.
In fact, it’s not far off being flawless, removing up to 99+% of waterborne contaminants when operated at the right parameters.
It’s effective in more ways than that too, as modern RO filters are designed to be highly energy efficient. This also means that modern RO systems can run on lower power and pressure than previous models.
This is why RO is used in commercial settings like labs and dental businesses.
Ways In Which Ro Filtration Is Less Effective Than Alternatives
Due to the effectiveness of the RO filters, the filtration process produces more wastewater than other methods. If you are looking for RO for commercial use, or domestic use in England, you should take this into account as it could impact your volumetric wastewater costs if you are on a water meter.
However, Low waste RO systems are available. These minimise wastewater by putting it back into the system and repurposing it for household uses. Lower wastewater units are usually those that we class as “Tankless” as they can produce water on demand, rather than having to store it in a separate storage tank.
Additionally, there is the Removal of Necessary Minerals as the membrane removes both impurities as well as beneficial minerals from the water.
Fortunately, remineralisation filters in reverse osmosis water replenish filtered out vital nutrients essential for our health and well-being.
Studies involving trained taste testers showed that remineralised RO water is generally well-received for its taste. For a look into these results, you can explore this comprehensive study on how people perceive the taste of water.
Reverse Osmosis for Drinking Water: Is It Worth It?
Finerfilters believes everyone deserves high-quality drinking water, and Reverse Osmosis water produces the highest quality of water with an improved taste and cleanliness that is incomparable to other filtration methods.
If you’ve chosen to set up a new RO water filtration system, make sure you have picked the right system combination to suit your home and lifestyle. Start your search now with our Finerfilters RO Systems Buying Guide, it's an easy way to learn more about the best options for you.
Why Choose Finerfilters for Your RO Needs
At Finerfilters, we are continuously working towards enhancing your water quality. Our filters are specially designed to offer our customers the highest standard of water.
Ready to take the next step? Browse our full range of RO systems and don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team who will be happy to guide you and help you choose the right products.