What is reverse osmosis and how does it work?

Created by Robbie Li, Modified on Tue, Sep 26, 2023 at 3:01 AM by Robbie Li

What is reverse osmosis and how does it work?
Similar to other filtration methods, reverse osmosis cleanses water. However, this water filtration technology forces water through its semi-permeable membrane at a specific pressure. As a result, only water molecules can pass through the membrane's numerous microscopic pores, which have a pore size of roughly 0.0001 microns. Other impurities will be blocked out by the membrane.


What does reverse osmosis reduce?
The majority of households are supplied with municipal water, while some use well water. Many harmful substances can seep into domestic water and drinking water from water sources and pipes. As a result, odor, turbidity, and harmful substances exceed the standard, affecting health.
Reverse osmosis can effectively reduces water impurities, including Chlorine, Phosphate, Nickel, Sulfate, Mercury, Lead, Barium, Calcium, Arsenic, Fluoride, Sodium, Nitrates and others.


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