HOW DO REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEMS DIFFER FROM OTHER TYPES OF DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS?
Activated Carbon Filters can reduce many organic substances and chlorine. They cannot reduce total dissolved solids, nitrates, sodium, or other inorganic substances which can be reduced by RO. Activated carbon filters filter water on demand and do not require a storage tank. However, they do have a limited capacity. Particulate Filters reduce only physical particles suspended in the water, such as sand and dirt from drinking water. They do not improve the taste or odor of water, nor do they reduce dissolved organic and inorganic substances. Particulate filters filter water on demand. Ultraviolet Lights kill bacteria and other living organisms which may be present in water. UV cannot reduce or remove substances from water. Therefore, UV is often used with other treatment products such as activated carbon and particulate filters. UV systems require electricity.
