How Much Water Does Reverse Osmosis Use

Categories: Blog, Reverse Osmosis

At Finerfilters, we value the importance of providing safe drinking water while also considering our impact on the environment. Our reverse osmosis (RO) systems are crafted to offer high-quality water purification without water wastage. In this blog post we will explore the water consumption of RO systems, their implications and how Finerfilters reverse osmosis products are designed to maximise efficiency and sustainability.

Understanding the Reverse Osmosis Process

Our RO systems at Finerfilters utilise technology to purify your water. The process involves passing tap water through a semi-permeable membrane that filters out impurities and contaminants. While this results in clean water, it also leads to the generation of wastewater containing the removed impurities. Our focus lies in reducing this waste to promote a more sustainable approach.

Read: What Is Reverse Osmosis?

Water Efficiency in Reverse Osmosis Systems

Conventional RO systems have been known for their nature using around three to five litres of water to produce one litre of clean water. At Finerfilters our goal is to enhance efficiency by minimising this ratio. Our systems incorporate low-pressure membranes and technology that significantly decrease water wastage. With our products, you can anticipate a good balance between water purity and environmental concerns.

Our Tankless Systems have a much lower waste water to pure water ratio, of around 1 part pure to 1.5 part waste.

Factors Impacting Water Usage, in Reverse Osmosis Systems

The water efficiency of an RO system can be influenced by aspects.

  • Quality of Membranes: better quality membranes improve filtration efficiency.
  • Maintenance of the System: systems that are easier to maintain will perform better.
  • Water Pressure: Running the system at the optimal pressure will reduce the amount of waste water.
  • Quality of Feed Water: systems equipped to handle varying levels of contaminants help reducing the production of wastewater.

Tips for Minimising Water Waste with RO Systems

Here are some tips to help you reduce water wastage and enhance the efficiency of your RO system.

1. Regular Maintenance

Our systems include user maintenance instructions and durable high-quality components. Regular upkeep is essential to maintain your system’s performance and reduce water wastage.

2. Utilise a Permeate Pump

Many systems can be fitted with booster pumps. These pumps enhance system efficiency by boosting the pressure on the side of the membrane thereby decreasing wastewater production.

3. Reuse Wastewater

The wastewater from RO systems can be repurposed for non-drinking purposes like cleaning, watering plants or flushing toilets allowing you to maximise water usage (depending on the composition of your tap water).

If you want to explore more, check out our RO Systems buying guide.

Not sure where to start? 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.