Reverse Osmosis Water

What is reverse osmosis water?

Reverse osmosis (RO) is a process of purifying water using a semipermeable membrane to filter out contaminants. The basic principle of reverse osmosis is that water is forced through the membrane under high pressure, which allows the purified water to pass through while trapping contaminants on the other side.

Here is a more detailed explanation of the process of reverse osmosis:

  1. The water to be purified is placed in a holding tank.

  2. The water is then pumped through a semipermeable membrane under high pressure.

  3. The membrane allows the purified water to pass through, while trapping contaminants on the other side.

  4. The purified water is collected in a separate container, while the contaminants are discarded.

  5. The purified water is then ready for use or storage.

Reverse osmosis is an effective method of purifying water because it can remove a wide range of contaminants, including bacteria, viruses, and dissolved solids. It is commonly used in water treatment plants, as well as in residential and commercial water purification systems.

TDS

Total dissolved solids (TDS) is a measure of the total amount of dissolved solids in water. It is typically expressed in milligrams per liter (mg/L) or parts per million (ppm). Reverse osmosis (RO) water is water that has been purified using a reverse osmosis filtration system, and it typically has a low TDS level compared to tap water.

RO water is considered to be of high quality because it has had most of the minerals and other impurities removed during the purification process. As a result, RO water typically has a TDS level of 50 ppm or lower, depending on the quality of the source water and the efficiency of the RO system.

In comparison, tap water typically has a TDS level of around 200-300 ppm, depending on the source and the treatment methods used. However, the TDS level of tap water can vary significantly depending on the location and the quality of the source water.

Overall, RO water is considered to have a low TDS level, which makes it a good choice for people who prefer their water to be free of dissolved solids or for those who are sensitive to the taste of minerals in tap water.