| Let's face it. Technology just keeps getting better as | | | | molecular size and since synthetic chemicals are |
| time passes and some water filters just aren't | | | | molecularly smaller than water, reverse osmosis |
| keeping up with the latest advances. If you want a | | | | systems must be used in conjunction with a carbon |
| water filter that is cost-effective, efficient, | | | | filter in order to filter them out. The obvious solution |
| convenient, and easy-to-use, a reverse osmosis | | | | to this problem is to use a carbon filter to begin with |
| water treatment system is certainly not it. Here are | | | | because it is capable of removing both synthetic and |
| 5 big reasons why you shouldn't buy a reverse | | | | organic contaminants. |
| osmosis system and why you should consider an | | | | 5. Reverse osmosis water treatment systems |
| alternative. | | | | remove the healthy trace minerals that are naturally |
| 1. Reverse osmosis water treatment systems are | | | | found in water. Reverse osmosis was invented to |
| expensive. They cost 18 to 24 cents a gallon. That is | | | | produce water for the photo processing and printing |
| cheaper than drinking bottled water or using a | | | | industries, which require mineral-free water. For |
| pitcher-style filter but compared to carbon filtration, | | | | human consumption however, it is necessary to drink |
| it's pretty expensive. Carbon filters will run you less | | | | water that contains natural trace minerals such as |
| than 10 cents per gallon. | | | | potassium, magnesium, and calcium. If you drink |
| 2. A reverse osmosis water treatment system is | | | | de-mineralized water from a reverse osmosis system |
| slow. It produces less than a gallon per hour. In | | | | over a long-term period, it can lead to multiple mineral |
| contrast, carbon filters can produce up to 30 gallons | | | | deficiencies and a greatly increased risk for cancer. |
| per hour. | | | | Make no mistake about it. If you want to stay |
| 3. Reverse osmosis water treatment systems are | | | | healthy, save money, and avoid hassle, a reverse |
| high maintenance. They require adequate water | | | | osmosis water treatment system is definitely not for |
| pressure, a diaphragmed storage tank, and are | | | | you. There are much better options out there that |
| difficult to install. Carbon filters on the other hand | | | | are more convenient, less expensive, and more |
| require little maintenance aside from replacing the | | | | effective. Carbon filtration systems come out on top |
| cartridge periodically. They can also be installed in a | | | | on all fronts because they are affordable, |
| matter of minutes. | | | | easy-to-use, efficient, and don't strip tap water of its |
| 4. A reverse osmosis water treatment system is not | | | | natural trace minerals. So get out there and start |
| effective at removing synthetic chemicals from tap | | | | shopping around for a carbon filter for your home if |
| water. This is because reverse osmosis removes | | | | you want the best water filter money can buy. |
| contaminants from tap water based on their | | | | |