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Have you read about the dismal state of our nation’s water supply lately? Leading scientific research organizations have concluded that many of the terrible diseases we face in this modern era can be directly linked to the water we drink each and every day. Many are considering a reverse osmosis filter to address the issue.

As the development and use of Synthetic Organic Chemicals (SOC’s) increases due to our dependency on convenience items such as Plastics, pesticides and herbicides, the quality of our water supply continues to deteriorate. A reverse osmosis water filter is a very popular solution for many home owners but an understanding of the process should be researched before settling upon a solution.

Originally developed for the printing and photography industry in the early 1970’s, a reverse osmosis water filter was a good solution to sterilize the water, removing all unwanted sediments and minerals, leaving behind what was considered clean sterile water.

A reverse osmosis filter begins the process by forcing water through a semi permeable membrane that has a very fine pore structure. Understanding that most inorganic contaminants have a molecular structure which is greater in size than that of water, this membrane will filter certain contaminants and minerals along with a significant portion of the water.

For every gallon of clean water produced, approximately 3 gallons are discarded. This creates a large volume of what is considered waste water, which in a home based reverse osmosis water filter, is simply discarded into your sewer or septic system. The portion of the water that that does pass through the reverse osmosis filter is considered sterile, stripped of inorganic compounds and trace minerals. The cost per gallon of filtered water ranges between 18 to 24 cents per gallon.

Utilizing a standard water delivery method, i.e. tap water, the majority of these systems can produce approximately 1 gallon of filtered water per hour. This necessitates the use of a diaphragmed external holding tank to house the filtered water prior to use.

Understanding that any filtering system is better than none at all, the most significant drawback of a reverse osmosis water filter is that it does NOT rid the water of man made or SOC Chemicals (Synthetic Organic Chemicals). The molecules that make up these compounds are smaller than those of water and therefore pass through the reverse osmosis filter and remain in the water.

Scientific research has concluded that more than 2100 SOC’s have been found in our nation’s drinking water. These SOC’s have been linked to diseases such as Alzheimer’s, heart disease and learning disabilities.

When evaluating a reverse osmosis filter please keep in mind that the most effective system is one that utilizes a combination of processes. The best are those that incorporate a multi media filter process consisting of carbon filtration, ion exchange and sub micron filtration. This type of system will produce true healthy, great tasting water void of chlorine, lead and other SOC’s (Synthetic Organic Chemicals). This process produces clean, pure water which has been stripped of harmful chemicals but retains optimal levels of essential minerals such as calcium and magnesium which are essential to our overall heath.

Now that you know a reverse osmosis water filter is certainly a step in the right direction, complete your research and determine which type of filtration system you feel will truly provide safe, healthy water for you and your family.