| Is Reverse Osmosis the Best Choice for Safe Drinking Water | | Print | |
| Written by Peter Patterson | ||||||
| Monday, 13 October 2008 | ||||||
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The disadvantages of reverse osmosis greatly outweigh the advantages. I'll cover in detail what these many shortcomings are in a moment. The question is, "Does reverse osmosis make water safe to drink?" The answer is a resounding no.
The disadvantages of reverse osmosis greatly outweigh the advantages. I'll cover in detail what these many shortcomings are in a moment. The question is, "Does reverse osmosis make water safe to drink?" The answer is a resounding no. Reverse osmosis is a process known for its use in industries for demineralizing water used by boilers. The process was used primarily to keep deposit build up inside the machines which can cause mechanical breakdowns and costly repairs. But it's typically used for water treatment at large scale facilities. You may be wondering that if large scale facilities are using reverse osmosis, if it's not safe, why is it being used? I don't know why the method continues to be used because the technology is older and there are more advanced technology available in making water safe to drink. The disadvantages of reverse osmosis make the process quite unfit for the water treatment process. The main process is to demineralize water but not to remove contaminants that are at or below the molecular weight of the water that carries them. Many chemicals and microscopic organisms are unable to be removed from the older reverse osmosis systems. And these contaminants are sent straight through the pipes to your house for you to consume. There are over 2,000 well-known cancer causing chemicals in the reservoir system and unfortunately, treatment facilities that use the older system are unable to remove the contaminants due to inadequate equipment. So, now you know why I give a resounding "no" when asked if reverse osmosis makes water safe. With so many toxins and organisms flowing through our pipes, how could anyone justify that tap water is perfectly safe to drink. Sure, it is better fit for consumption before the reverse osmosis process but that does not mean the water is safe. The disadvantages of reverse osmosis are much more greater in models that are designed primarily for home usage. The machines not only waste a large amount of water but waste is at the rate of five gallons of water for every one gallon cleaned. Also, the system runs on electricity and you are going to discover that your electricity bill has increased as well. What you want to look for is a home water purification that does the job that reverse osmosis can't. The best systems to look for are those that feature a multi-stage filtering system in order to eliminate the risk from major contaminants. Here are key features that a good purification system should have. The best units will feature both an activated granular carbon and a multimedia filter which will remove any threats created from chlorine and other chemicals. It should also make use of a sub-micron filter which literally eliminates dangerous biological elements from the water. An ion exchange unit will give you the added benefit of removing toxic heavy metals such as lead and replacing it with healthy minerals. Now that you are aware of the disadvantages of reverse osmosis, now you know the alternatives that exist for the health of you and your family. Article Author: Peter Patterson is a water filter specialist and contributes to TruthAboutWaterFilters.com. Visit this site to learn more about drinking water filters to keep your drinking water safe and clean.
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