Are Reverse Osmosis systems worth the money?

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Can reverse osmosis provide safer water for my family?
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Could reverse osmosis improve the taste and smell of our water?
Yes, reverse osmosis can improve the safety, taste, and odor of your Phoenix water. If your goal is to improve your Phoenix water quality, then yes, installing a reverse osmosis system is worth the money.
We want to match your water quality goals and budget with the best water treatment solution possible so you get the best water possible, whether that’s city water or well water. Read on to learn more about reverse osmosis systems.
Or, just give us call and we’ll get your Phoenix water quality needs addressed.
We’re Certified Water Specialists and Certified Water Installers so you know you’re in good hands.
How does a reverse osmosis system work?
A reverse osmosis (RO) system filters water by using pressure to force water molecules through a semipermeable membrane. This leaves behind the contaminants and impurities, as well as most of the salts and other dissolved solids.
Do I need a Reverse Osmosis system?
During and after you exercise, you replenish yourself with water. But what’s IN that water? That water is also in your coffee, tea, and other beverages. You also shower in it and clean your clothes with it. Let’s get you cleaner, safer water that has several other benefits as well.
How often should I get my RO system serviced?
Listen to what Water Treatment Technologies’ co-owner, Paul Kaplan, has to say about RO system filter changes and maintenance. Are you getting your RO system maintained too often? Does high water usage and number of people in a household affect RO system maintenance?
Paul also answers the question, “How often do I get my water softener serviced?”
What's the best RO system?
There are two main RO systems: 3-stage and 4-stage. Which one is best for you depends on your usage, water quality, and what you’re trying to achieve.
Both options are excellent and offer more than enough filtration to purify the water in Phoenix and surrounding cities. We recommend a 4-stage system over the 3-stage system when a home has many occupants and high water consumption, or if the home uses well water or is in a municipality where city water tends to have more sediment, such as Goodyear and Buckeye.
What is a 3-Stage RO System?
Filtration: Typcially includes a carbon block pre-filter, a carbon block post-filter, and reverse osmosis membrane.
Carbon Filter: Removes chlorine, chloramines, and some other contaminants, improving taste and odor.
RO Membrane: Filters out dissolved solids, heavy metals, and other contaminants.
What is a 4-Stage RO System?
Filtration: Include a sediment filter, a carbon filter, a reverse osmosis membrane, and a post-filter.
Sediment Filter: Removes dirt, rust, and other large particles.
Carbon Filter: Removes chlorine, chloramines, and some other contaminants, improving taste and odor.
RO Membrane: Filters out dissolved solids, heavy metals, and other contaminants.
Post-Filter: This final stage can be either a carbon filter, which further polishes the water, removing any remaining taste or odor. The post-filter could also be a remineralization filter, which adds back beneficial minerals removed by the RO membrane.
How do I choose the right RO system?
A 4-stage RO system adds a post-filtration stage, often a carbon filter or remineralization filter, to further filter the water after the RO membrane. A 4-stage RO system offers more filtration than a 3-stage RO system.
Give us a call and we’ll discuss your specific needs and wants and provide you with a recommendation that meets your budget.
How can Water Treatment Technologies help?
Water Treatment Technologies sells and rents reverse osmosis systems that are designed for your water application, whether you are on city water or well water. We understand that purchasing the right reverse osmosis system for your budget is important to you. Give us a call and we’ll talk through your specific needs.
Our Certified Water Quality Specialists service all residential and commercial reverse osmosis systems.