Reverse Osmosis
What Reverse Osmosis?
Reverse Osmosis systems are multifunctional water systems that perform effective water filtration and treatment.
Reverse Osmosis systems, also known as RO systems, are fixture-specific and use pressure forces to filter, clean, and decontaminate your fixtures’ water.
In simple terms, Reverse Osmosis removes water contaminants by forcing water through a series of filters to trap and block contaminants while water passes through.
How does Reverse Osmosis Work?
The typical RO system works by pushing tap water through a semipermeable membrane that filters out contaminants like chlorine, lead, nitrates, and dissolved salts. Before reaching the membrane, water typically passes through pre-filters to remove sediment and chlorine that could damage the system. After filtration, the clean water is stored in a tank, ready for use, while impurities are flushed away. The result is safe, purified water ideal for drinking and cooking.
Benefits of a Reverse Osmosis System?
- Eliminates 98% of water contaminants such as sodium, sulfate, calcium, lead, etc.
- Save money by skipping bottled water.
- Space-saving design fits neatly under your sink, out of sight.
- Improved taste of food by removing minerals and impurities.
Things to Know Before RO:
- Reverse Osmosis systems should be replaced every 6-12 months, depending on the amount of usage and the sediment levels of your water source.
- A typical reverse osmosis system will generate about five gallons of waste/reject water from very one gallon of treated water produced.
◦ Do you have an Undermount or Overmount Sink?
The style of your sink does have an impact on the RO system installation process.
If you have an Under mount sink, our certified installer will need to create a hole through your countertop in order to install the faucet of the reverse osmosis system.
If you have an Over mount sink, you must be sure that there is an additional opening/hole (as seen in the image), for the reverse osmosis faucet to be installed through. If an additional hole is present, you’re all set!