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Why are reverse osmosis systems always combined with carbon and sediment pre-filters?

April 26, 2017carbon combined osmosis pre-filters reverse sediment SYSTEMS

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Why are reverse osmosis systems always combined with carbon and sediment pre-filters?

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Contaminants that reverse osmosis is not highly effective in removing are organic compounds, which must be removed by activated carbon filters. The use of a pre-filter is also recommended to prevent the reverse osmosis membrane from fouling or becoming clogged by sediment, chlorine, or other contaminants.