subject: Pure Water Solution [print this page] Pure water systems are essential for us in these times of pollution and contamination of our water supplies. Reverse osmosis systems are well known for their ability to reduce lead to below the federal action level. However, if the lead in your water exceeds the federal action level, you should complain to the public utility of your community. Too much lead in your system can lead to chronic health problems in the elderly as well as liver problems, high blood pressure, heart disease and dementia. Ion exchange is the best method for removing lead from your water. It traps more than 99% of the lead particles that are present in the water.
Reverse osmosis pure water systems are not well suited for residential use. They raise your electricity bills, create many gallons of waste water per gallon of usable water. Reverse osmosis pure water systems require the installation of a separate drain and they break down without you being aware of it.
Residential reverse osmosis systems are much more expensive than multi-stage selective filtration devices. The multi-stage filtration devices are actually more effective providing more than one way to filter your water. Reverse osmosis pure water systems for residential areas are less complicated versions of the systems that treat rivers and lakes in rural areas. However, the technology itself is dead and should be phased out in favor of more effective and more cost effective methods of water filtration.
It is a good idea to shop around for different options before choosing one way to filter your house water. There is no substitute for a smart consumer and there are many options that exist to make your life a happier and healthier one.
