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How Do I Find Out What Is In My Water?

           To find out what is in your water we suggest purchasing a drinking water test kit and you can find these online or at your local hardware store. These kits will provide you with better insight on what is in your water whether its your drinking water or the water you use at home. All test kits will test for minerals in your water and some may even tell you the PH levels or the types of bacteria in your water. 

          It's crucial to recognize that despite our careful attention to what we eat, overlooking the quality of what we drink can have significant implications for our health. Monitoring our water intake is just as vital as monitoring our food intake, as consuming contaminated water can potentially do more harm than good to our bodies. 

          Total dissolved solids originate from a variety of sources, spanning both natural and human-induced origins. Naturally occurring TDS stem from sources like springs, lakes, rivers, vegetation, and soil. For instance, as water courses through underground pathways in natural springs, it assimilates minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium from surrounding rocks.

         Conversely, human activities also contribute to the presence of total dissolved solids in water. Agricultural runoff introduces pesticides and herbicides, while aging plumbing systems may leach lead into the water supply. Additionally, water treatment facilities can introduce chlorine. Sometimes, total dissolved solids are intentionally introduced into water; for instance, bottled mineral water found in stores often includes mineral additives.

Reverse Osmosis

          Reverse osmosis (RO) is a water purification process that removes contaminants from water by using pressure to force water molecules through a semipermeable membrane. This membrane allows only the solvent molecules(water) to pass through, while rejecting ions, molecules, and larger particles.

           In reverse osmosis, water is pushed through the membrane from a region of high solute concentration to a region of low solute concentration, effectively filtering out impurities. This process is used in various applications, including desalination of seawater, purification of drinking water, wastewater treatment, and even in certain industrial processes where high-purity water is required.

          The key components of a reverse osmosis system typically include a pre-filtration stage to remove larger particles and contaminants, a high-pressure pump to push the water through the membrane, the semipermeable membrane itself, and a post-filtration stage to further polish the water before consumption or use. RO systems are widely used because they are capable of removing a wide range of contaminants, producing high-quality water, and are relatively energy-efficient compared to some other water purification methods.

Our System

          Reverse osmosis typically involves several stages or steps to purify water effectively. While the specific number of steps may vary depending on the system's design and manufacturer, these are the steps/stages in our reverse osmosis system:

• 2 High-Pressure Pumps: The first high-pressure pump is used to pull in the necessary amount water to ensure there is enough of a water flow thru the system. The other high-pressure pump appears after the UV Disinfection, and will push the water through the reverse osmosis membrane. The pressure applied helps overcome the osmotic pressure and facilitates the separation of clean water from impurities.

• Pre-filtration: The incoming water first passes through one or more pre-filters to remove sediment, particles, and larger contaminants. This step helps protect the reverse osmosis membrane from damage or clogging.

• Carbon Filtration: Our system includes activated carbon filters to remove chlorine, odors, and organic compounds that can affect the taste and odor of the water.

• Reverse Osmosis Membrane: The pre-treated water is then forced through a semipermeable membrane under pressure. This membrane allows water molecules to pass through while rejecting dissolved salts, minerals, and other contaminants.

• Separation of Clean Water: The purified water that passes through the membrane is collected and stored for use, while the rejected contaminants and concentrated brine solution are flushed away.

• Reject Stream: The concentrated brine solution containing the rejected contaminants get disposed of.

• Post-filtration: After passing through the reverse osmosis membrane, the purified water will undergo additional filtration steps to further polish its quality and remove any remaining impurities.

• Remineralization: The Remineralization stage adds beneficial minerals back into the purified water, improving its taste and health benefits.

• pH Adjustment: pH adjustment stage to balance the acidity or alkalinity of the purified water.

• Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection: UV disinfection is used as an additional step to kill any remaining bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms present in the purified water.

• Final Polishing: The water then undergo's a final polishing stage to ensure that it meets specific quality standards and is suitable for its intended use, such as drinking or cooking.

• Storage and Distribution: The purified water is then store in a stainless steel tank and distributed out through our faucets or appliances.

These steps collectively ensure that our reverse osmosis process effectively removes contaminants and produces high-quality purified water.