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Is the reverse osmosis membrane the most effective type of water filtration system? In fact, the reverse osmosis system is a type of hyper filtration which removes a majority of contaminants from water. The secret to the advanced filtration is in the membrane. Pollutants and microorganisms in water are of various microscopic sizes. The reverse osmosis system works by forcing water under pressure through a semi-permeable membrane that has even smaller pore sizes. In most cases the filter is designed to allow only water to pass through the dense membrane layer, while preventing the passage of contaminants and solutes, which are rejected as waste water. A reverse osmosis filter will remove particles larger than 1 angstrom. Reverse osmosis filters are extremely effective for large scale industrial and commercial uses. However, they are not necessarily the best home water filter because they also remove so much from the water that they also strip out healthful minerals that also make the water taste good. Another downside is that they are very expensive to install compared to many other excellent options. Also, reverse osmosis systems waste a lot of water, typically purifying only about 5-15% of water that is forced through the filter, while the rest is discharged as waste water. Given that water is in short supply in many areas of the world, this is pretty wasteful. Also consider that these systems will require regular maintenance and monitoring to perform well over time. You should test your water before investing in an expensive filter system, to be sure you get the proper equipment. Also factor in on-going maintenance and support costs when comparing this to other units. All costs should be considered when comparing to other systems before making a decision. There are better options for a home water filtration system. Just do a little research on-line, or use the manufacturer's specification sheet to understand the differences between each type of system. Most filters will remove at least some of the following contaminants, which are often found in tap water: Lead Chlorine VOCs Drugs Microorganisms and cysts Fluoride Toxins THMs (Trihalomethane compounds) Carcinogens There is good cause to be concerned about the quality of your drinking water, because ingestion of many of these contaminants is still under research to determine the long-term health ramifications. Our public water systems were never initially designed to handle the removal of many of these pollutants. There are many affordable home water filter systems that are available to help you feel confident and secure that the water you and your family are ingesting is safe and pure. You don't need to spend a small fortune on a reverse osmosis membrane type of filtration system in order to get great healthy water. Lauren is a researcher and author with an interest in healthy living. Learn more about the best home water filters on her website at http://www.waterfilterauthority.com ------------------ ARTICLE END ------------------ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
