| I was shocked. When I decided to buy a home | | | | the biggest problem with your tap water is chemical |
| water filter, I first looked at GE reverse osmosis | | | | contamination. Studies have proven that most tap |
| water systems. Not only was it very expensive, the | | | | water has pesticides, weed killers, lead, prescription |
| technology it uses does not do a very good job of | | | | drugs, gasoline, and hundreds of other toxins. GE |
| filtering water. So, if you're considering a system that | | | | reverse osmosis filters systems do not remove any |
| uses reverse osmosis filters, you need to read this | | | | of these contaminants. |
| article first. | | | | Another big concern with tap water is the chlorine |
| Like many products, the most expensive is not | | | | added by municipal facilities. Chlorine does a great job |
| necessarily the best one. This is definitely the case | | | | of killing bacteria but is very unhealthy to consume. In |
| with home water filter systems. The methods of | | | | fact, most public drinking water has more chlorine in it |
| purifying tap water vary greatly as does the | | | | than what's considered safe for a swimming pool. |
| purchase price. | | | | Some parasites have become resistant to the effect |
| Reverse osmosis systems have their place. They are | | | | of chlorine. These microscopic organisms pass right |
| perfect for manufacturing facilities that need better | | | | through reverse osmosis filters. Parasites need to be |
| quality water than what's provided by municipalities. | | | | removed from your tap water as they can cause |
| These filters do a decent job at removing bacteria | | | | serious digestive system problems. |
| and other living organisms in the water. For most | | | | In addition to high cost and poor filtering capabilities, |
| manufacturing processes, that's all they really need | | | | maintaining a GE reverse osmosis water system is |
| removed. | | | | challenging. It's not a set it and forget it system. |
| The military uses this type of filtration as well | | | | They are very prone to mechanical problems and |
| because their main concern is to remove anything | | | | need a lot of attention. Be prepared to spend a lot |
| that will make their soldiers sick. Again, these | | | | of money maintaining one of these systems. |
| systems are fine for this use but are not what you | | | | So, there you have it. Some food for thought on |
| want in your home. | | | | whether or not you should consider buying a GE |
| So, what's the issue with reverse osmosis then? Well, | | | | reverse osmosis water system. |