Even the name seems to suggest some kind of backward magic. In fact, reverse osmosis is different from most water treatment processes. In filtration, softening and deionization the impurities are removed from the water. In reverse osmosis, however, the water is removed from the impurities!

Reverse Osmosis (RO): A treatment process that removes undesirable materials from water by using pressure to force the water molecules through a semi permeable membrane. This process is called "reverse" osmosis because the pressure forces the water to flow in the reverse direction (from the concentrated solution to the dilute solution) to the flow direction (from the dilute to the concentrated) in the process of natural osmosis. RO removes ionized salts, colloids, and organic molecules.

How does it work?

First the water passes through a sediment filter that screens out particles down to 5 microns. The water then passes through a carbon filter, which reduces elements that cause water to taste and smell unpleasant, including the taste and odor of chlorine. Next the reverse osmosis membrane reduces dissolved substances such as sodium, radium, lead, arsenic and many others. The product water is then held in the storage tank and the wastewater is sent to the drain. The automatic shutoff valve shuts off the system when the reservoir tank is full. The second carbon filter ensures your drinking water is clear and fresh when it is delivered at the faucet.