Is a Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Really the Best Choice?
Many feel that a reverse osmosis water filter is the answer they have been looking for in terms of the provision of healthy filtered, clean water.
These types of water filters have been around for many years and much of the technology used in these systems was developed almost 50 years ago.
Did you have a mobile phone 50 years ago? I’m thinking the answer to that question is ‘no’.
So today, reverse osmosis water filter technology has begun to fall behind and evidence has shown that the purified water produced may not be so pure after all.
How does a Reverse Osmosis water filter work?
Here I have attempted to explain the process as simply as possible:
- Untreated water is forcibly pushed through a semi permeable membrane
- Clean water is made up of small molecules, which are easily able to pass through the membrane
- Larger chemical and disease causing particles are not able to break through to the other side of the membrane
- At the end of the process, filtered water should be on one side of the membrane and unhealthy particles on the other side.
Does it work?
In theory it is a wonderful idea! I struggle to comprehend though about what happens to the disease causing bacteria particles that are smaller than the water particles?
Many health and nutrition experts have been debating for a long time over the effectiveness and safety of drinking water produced by reverse osmosis water filters.
Natural drinking water contains a healthy dose of trace minerals, which are valuable to our health and growth and development in children. The process of reverse osmosis causes water to be de-mineralised, stripping the water of its essential nutrients.
One school of thought is that a reverse osmosis water filter will not only produce de-mineralised water, but also water of an unnatural quality. Similar results have been found in water that has been distilled, another system of filtrating water.
People continuously drinking unnatural and de-mineralised water in this way have experienced the effects of a variety of mineral deficiencies.
What about Chlorine?
As we all know, our tap water often contains high quantities of chemical substances such as chlorine.
FACT: A reverse osmosis water filter will not remove all traces of chlorine.
Consuming water laced with chlorine on a regular basis leads to chronic health issues as well as an increased risk of cancer.
Are there safe and effective water filters available?
The answer to this urgent question is ‘yes’.
What qualities does an effective home water filter system have?
The following are a list of pointers you may wish to consider when looking for an effective and safe home water filter.
An effective and safe home water filter system should:
- Remove all traces of chemicals such as chlorine
- Remove bacteria and microorganisms
- Be environmentally friendly
- Leave in important trace minerals and nutrients
- Come as close to natural water quality as is humanly possible
Finding the best home water filter can be tough, so I highly recommend that you familiarize yourself with the different options out there.
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