For those who are unfamiliar with water filter systems or exploring residential water treatments for their homes, one of the most effective technologies to consider is reverse osmosis. In the most basic terms, it’s a process that can turn salt water, or in some cases, even toilet water into drinkable water. This is a method Affordable Water Treatment in Gig Harbor, WA, has been successfully implementing into residential and commercial businesses for many years. Below, they list the three steps of reverse osmosis that goes into filtering water effectively. 

3 Steps of Reverse Osmosis 

1. Pressurize

The key to making reverse osmosis work starts with the pressure pump. This piece of the water filter system is responsible for forcing the clean water through the filter, or the membrane collecting impurities. The more concentrated the water is with salt, fluoride, or other contaminants, the higher the pressure becomes. 

2. Filter

The reverse osmosis membrane is the most crucial element of the water filter system. As the unfiltered water is pushed through, this semi-permeable filter stops up to 99% of contaminants from going through. This results in a stream of purified water on one side, with the other side being a stream of rejected deposits.

3. Recycle

Other than being an effective water filter, reverse osmosis is a great waste-free technology that helps run itself. It takes the rejected deposit from the filter and puts it back through a turbine at a high rate to power the pressurizing pumps. In other words, it reuses waste as energy. 

When it comes to water filter systems, the team at Affordable Water Treatment has the experience and technology to provide your home with the best water in western Washington. Being a successful business includes providing individualized attention to each of their customer’s concerns and needs. As a family-owned and -operated business, they understand and meet the demands of residents who want to provide their families with safe, clean water. For more information, visit the website, or call (253) 858-7644 to get in touch with one of their professionals about installing a water filter system in your home.