Today we are going to a look at the best water purifier you can buy.
We have over 25 years experience in the home water services industry in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. We'd love to share our knowledge with you.
We'll explain how reverse osmosis water purification works and let you know why it is the most effective way to remove impurities from your water. So let's get started.
Reverse Osmosis is the best water purifier you can purchase
Why Reverse Osmosis Is the Best Water Purifier?
There are different types of water purifiers that you can buy. For example, you can purchase water filter pitchers, under-the-sink units and even larger filtering systems installed in your basement. However, which is the best water purifier?
Reverse osmosis filter systems (R/O) can remove up to 99.99% of the most harmful contaminants found in water making it one of the most effective and strongest drinking water filtering system. High quality reverse osmosis systems can remove dangerous contaminants including:
Heavy metals (lead, mercury, nickel, iron, etc.)
Algae
Viruses & Bacteria
Herbicides & Pesticides
Chlorine
Hormones
High quality R/O systems can even remove viruses and bacteria from your water
The Development of Reverse Osmosis
According to Engineering at Dartmouth, reverse osmosis was actually invented by a French physicist, Jean Antoine Nollet in the eighteenth century.
It wasn't until 1969 that it started to be used as a commercial application when Dean Spatz used the process to separate maple sugar from sap. Since then, it has become a key process used in water filtration.
How the Best Water Purifier, Reverse Osmosis, Works
Reverse osmosis (R/O) is a water treatment process in which water is forced through a semi-permeable membrane that has very small holes or "pores" in it. The pores on high-end R/O filters are as small as 0.0001 microns. A micron is equal to one-millionth of a meter!
Clean water passes through the membrane, but impurities that are too big to pass through are left behind and flushed away.
The following video from SydneyWaterTV explains how reverse osmosis works on a large scale.
During reverse osmosis, your water is forced through a semi-permeable membrane that CONTAINS very small holes to remove contaminants
Reverse Osmosis Process: Step by Step
Step 1: During the initial filtration step, your tap or well water (pressurized by a booster pump) passes through a particle filter (a pre-filter) that removes silt, sediment, sand, and clay particles that might clog the R/O membrane.
Step 2: Your water is then forced through an activated carbon filter that traps minerals and contaminants such as chromium, mercury, copper, chloramine and pesticides. It also removes chlorine, which is really important because chlorine will shorten the life of your membrane.
Step 3: Water is transferred under pressure into the R/O module, allowing only clean water to pass through the small pores in the membrane. Impurities unable to pass through the membrane are left behind and flushed down your drain.
Step 4: Treated water is then sent to your storage tank.
Step 5: Treated water is passed through an activated carbon filter before use to further improve the water's taste and smell.
The Duro Reverse Osmosis System, available at WaterSmart, features pre and post carbon block filtration. The carbon filter acts as a complementary measure to block dangerous chemicals like pesticides, herbicides, and chlorine, which are small enough to pass through the reverse osmosis filter.
The Duro R/O system has two carbon filters to remove even more contaminants
What Is The Best Reverse Osmosis System To Purchase?
There are many different brands of reverse osmosis systems on the market, but they are not of the same quality. It is important to buy one that is high quality and also includes an additional carbon filter to block dangerous chemicals like pesticides, herbicides, and chlorine which are small enough to pass through the reverse osmosis filter.
At WaterSmart we sell, install and service Duro Reverse Osmosis Systems. These high quality systems come with both a pre and a post carbon filter which will provide you will double protection and will remove the most harmful chemicals from your water. The Duro R/O system:
Has a high quality reverse osmosis membrane
Produces up to 75 gallons of purified water per day
Includes sediment pre-filtration
Has a pre & post carbon block filtration
Is designed with quick connect fittings
Includes 3/8” tubing from R/O to tank and faucet for a higher flow
Features colour coded tubing for easy installation
Comes with a beautiful chrome faucet
Has a 3 gallon storage tank
Duro, from WaterSmart, is An AFFORDABLE HIGH quality R/O system that produces up to 75 gallons of water a day
Reverse Osmosis FAQs
Are Reverse Osmosis systems noisy?
No, Reverse Osmosis units produce no noise other than the sound of water discharging into the drain (usually a sink or a floor drain).
How much do Reverse Osmosis systems usually cost?
Prices can vary depending on the type and size of unit your purchase. Portable or under-the-sink models can start from around $400 whereas larger, stationary units installed in your basement with a booster pump and pressure system can cost up to $2,500 or more.
How much do replacement filters cost?
Replacement pre-filters range in price from approximately $50 – $200.
What size of R/O unit do I need?
The size of unit you will need will depend on the amount of water that your family uses per day. R/O units are rated according to the amount of water that they can produce in one day.
For example if you use 50 litres of treated water per day then you will need to purchase a unit that can produce that amount per day.
The size of R/O unit you require depends on the amount of water your family uses in a day
Can Reverse Osmosis desalinate salt water?
Yes. Reverse Osmosis can also be used to desalinate salt water. In the same way that unwanted minerals and pollutants are removed from the water during the R/O process, so are the dissolved salts, making the resulting water fresh.
Does R/O remove minerals that you need to stay healthy?
Reverse osmosis treatment systems remove minerals like calcium and magnesium from drinking water. If you consume a reasonably balanced diet, you do not need to take a mineral supplement when drinking water treated with a reverse osmosis system.
In Canada, minerals are added to our food, so water is a minor source of such minerals when compared to foods. Low levels of minerals in drinking water may be a concern for people living in countries with very hot climates.
In Canada, our food provides us with the minerals we need for good health
Purchase the Best Water Purifier from WaterSmart
Why should you purchase your reverse osmosis system from WaterSmart? At WaterSmart, we specialize in water products.
We have over two decades of experience and expertise and are able to answer all of your questions. We can discuss with you your specific situation and help advise you about what you need. Contact us today for a free quote.
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