RO is a process that filters out viruses and bacteria from water, among many other things. After being processed, RO water will not contain the majority of viruses and bacteria, they are removed from the water as opposed to being ‘killed’ in the water.

Molecules that are smaller than water can pass freely through the pores of the semi permeable membrane used in the RO process however, most modern RO systems have a carbon-based filtration stage or equivalent to ensure that 99.9% of contaminants are removed. These include pesticides, herbicides and a micro amount of chlorine especially when membranes are old and damaged. This is why it is vitally important that filters and membranes are changed on a regular basis.

RO water is relatively contaminant free. For people with underlying health conditions, it can be literally a life saver. The removal of lead for example helps people with high blood pressure, never damage and low fertility. Drinking RO water can also eliminate the risk of brain damage and anaemic conditions, especially in children. Disease carrying parasites are also removed in the RO process and no one wants to be consuming parasites!

Most water filters work by using an activated carbon filter, which will remove chlorine taste and smell and will also catch larger particles. RO will remove just about everything from your water. If the question is about which is better to drink then this is answered as purely personal choice in terms of taste and the requirement to rid water of all contaminants.

Each softener has its own attributes. What is suitable for a single person in a flat is not for a large family with a number of bathrooms, where you have lots of showering and lots of baths happening. Some softeners can be set up to regenerate in the middle of the night, when its less likely that people are bathing or running a washing machine. Others have ‘twin tanks’ and don’t need a power supply, relying on water pressure to operate. The best way to find out which softener is going to match your requirements, is to call us. Our experts in our softener department will lead you through the many variables that you should consider. Another reason not to buy a softener without assistance.

A water softener will help protect an RO unit as a water softener will remove calcium and magnesium from the water, turning it from hard to soft water. This change in hardness means that the fragile RO membrane doesn’t have to cope with dealing with the calcium and magnesium. Water softeners will protect the whole house from hard water and make showering and bathing a pleasure. An RO system will ensure you have the purest drinking water possible.

A simple domestic RO system starts at around £150. Prices increase depending on the specification or if additional filters are required to re-mineralise the water.

Most water filters work by using an activated carbon filter, which will remove chlorine taste and smell and will also catch larger particles. RO will remove just about everything from your water. If the question is about which is better to drink then this is answered as purely personal choice in terms of taste and the requirement to rid water of all contaminants.

The presence of Chlorine in the water is the cause of the taste and smell. An EMWC water filter unit removes total Chlorine at the point of delivery.

The most common chemical contamination is Chlorine, herbicides and pesticides. The most common metal contaminants are lead and aluminium.

The fitting of an EMWC water filter is particularly efficient at reducing the following substances, when present, from the mains water supply: taste, odour, trihalomethanes, pesticides, herbicides, aluminium, organic chemicals, lead and sediment. These statistics have been produced by completely independent laboratory reports (available upon request).

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