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Reverse osmosis is the finest water filtration method known. This process will
allow the removal of particles as small as ions from a solution. It is used
to purify water and remove salts and other impurities in order to improve the
color, taste or properties of the fluid. R.O. uses a membrane that is semi-permeable,
allowing the fluid that is being purified to pass through it, while rejecting
other ions and contaminants from passing.
This technology uses a process
known as crossflow to allow the r.o. membrane to continually clean itself. This
is the reason of why an r.o. element can last many years before clogging or
need replacement. This
water purification process requires a driving force to push the fluid through
the membrane, and the most common force is household water pressure or pressure
from a booster pump. The higher the pressure, the larger the driving force and
efficiency.
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Reverse
osmosis (RO) is used to purify tapwater for drinking water in homes.
In addition to removing excess or harmful minerals, reverse osmosis
removes odor, color, chemicals, and other organic compounds and contaminants,
which contribute to bad taste or health concerns.
Benefits of RO water include:
- Safer
drinking water: Consumers want safe, healthy, good-tasting water.
RO purified water meets the requirements of the Safe Drinking
Water Act and EPA standards for drinking water.
- Good
taste: RO removes excess minerals, odor, color, and other organic
compounds that contribute to bad taste.
- Health:
RO membranes provide a barrier to bacteria and virus resulting
in healthier water for drinking and cooking.
Performance
Guide for
FILMTEC Drinking Water Reverse Osmosis Membranes:
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Component
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NSF 58 Passed
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Component
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Also
Reduces /Rejects
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| Arsenic |
Yes
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Magnesium
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Yes
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| Barium |
Yes
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Calcium
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Yes
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| Chromium
(+3) |
Yes
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Sodium
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Yes
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| Chromium
(+6) |
Yes
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Nickel
|
Yes
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| Cadmium |
Yes
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Mercury
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Yes
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| Copper |
Yes
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Zinc
|
Yes
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| Cysts |
Yes
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Iron
|
Yes
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| Fluoride |
Yes
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Ammonium
|
Yes
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| Lead |
Yes
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Bicarbonate
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Yes
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| Radium
(226/228) |
Yes
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Sulfate
|
Yes
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| Selenium |
Yes
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Tannin
|
Yes
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| Turbidity |
Yes
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Chloride
|
Yes
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| TDS |
Yes
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Bromide
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Yes
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| Nitrate |
Yes
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Sediment
|
Yes
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| Nitrite |
Yes
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Leader in reverse Osmosis Technology
FILMTEC
drinking water membranes use automated manufacturing
- The
industry's most consistent and reliable product
- Provides
proven world leadership in reverse osmosis technology
- Provides
consistent high quality water
Reverse osmosis membrane have NSF component and performance certification
- NSF
International is a not-for-profit private company. Their mission
is dedication to public health safety and protection of the environment
by developing standards, providing education and providing superior
third-party conformity assessment services.
- Assures
safe water to the consumer
- Simplifies
NSF approvals of drinking water systems
NSF performance approvals of FILMTEC membranes are transferable
to systems.
- Assures
performance and reliability of drinking water system
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