Reverse osmosis (RO) is a process that involves removing large contaminants from water by filtering it through a porous membrane. In the case of RO, water is filtered in a direction opposite to that of natural osmosis in which the hydrostatic pressure is greater than the osmotic pressure. This process, also referred to as hyperfiltration, is used in bottled water purification but also can be used for residential water systems.

How Does Reverse Osmosis Work?

During the RO process, water is forced through the very tiny pores in a semi-permeable membrane, which acts as a filter. Contaminants are then isolated from the solvent and flushed down the drain. The resulting purified drinking water is collected in a drinking tank.

The Advantages of Reverse Osmosis

RO can remove harmful pathogens from your water supply. Due to size exclusion, bacteria can’t pass through the pores of the semi-permeable membrane — resulting in clean, high-quality drinking water for your home or business. 

Here are some other benefits of using RO to purify your water supply:

• Environmental Friendliness – One of the most crucial advantages of RO in water purification is that it has no negative impact on the environment. This is because the process does not use harmful chemicals to produce pure water. The residual water can be dumped without fear of negative repercussions on the environment. By purifying residential water, RO also eliminates the need for bottled water — reducing harmful plastic bottle waste.
• Less Sodium – Traditional water softeners use a high amount of sodium to purify water. However, high levels of sodium in drinking water can cause nausea, vomiting, and muscle twitches. With RO, all you need is a filtration system and water softener and you are good to go.
• Excellent Taste – It can be difficult to tell the difference between RO-purified water and that of a natural spring. In fact, a conclusive study indicated that RO water is better rated in terms of taste as compared to tap water. By leveraging current RO technology, you can obtain clean, fresh, and crisp water for you and your loved ones.

Let Domer’s Make Bottled Water a Thing of the Past

If you are dissatisfied with the taste of your tap water, RO is the way to go. It will help you cut costs on buying bottled water, while providing you with the same high quality of drinking water straight from your sink. 

To ensure a healthy flow of clean, pure water throughout your residence, contact the professionals at Domer’s Inc. to install a reverse osmosis water filtration system. For more information about our experience and services, give us a call today at 863-763-3417.