Healthcare experts generally recommend that people should drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water every day for optimal health. However, if the water in your home contains contaminants, you might not be getting all the benefits you could be. If you’re concerned about your home’s water quality, learn more about reverse osmosis (RO) water systems.

A Guide to Reverse Osmosis Water

1. It’s Healthier

An RO system uses ultra-fine membrane filters to remove contaminants from your water. This includes microscopic parasites, bacteria, and viruses that can cause illness. The filters also screen out heavy metals like lead, copper, cadmium, and chromium that can be a threat to your health.

Some water softener systems use salt that can increase the sodium levels in your body. Reverse osmosis removes sodium from your drinking water.

2. It Reduces Your Costs & Carbon Footprint

As Americans have become more conscious about the water they drink, bottled water consumption has risen. Bottled water is expensive and may contain nothing more than filtered tap water.

Over time, an RO system will pay for itself, providing clean water without the need for bottles. Approximately 50 billion plastic water bottles are thrown out each year, and only about 30% get recycled, which means reverse osmosis water is also better for the environment.

3. It Tastes Better

Reverse osmosis water tastes good because it is pure. It has no chemicals or impurities that change the way food tastes when you use it for cooking. Coffee and tea taste better when they are made with reverse osmosis water. You’ll notice a difference right away in your ice cubes—they will be crystal clear and won’t change the taste of your beverage.

To learn more about installing an RO water system in your home, contact the drinking water experts at The Water Source in Hudson Valley, NY. They provide water treatment solutions, including softeners and filter systems. Call (845)-297-1600 to schedule in-home water testing or a free consultation. Read more about the services they offer on their website.