In this article, find out why reverse osmosis water can be worse than untreated water.
In this article:
Here’s Why You Should Avoid Drinking Reverse Osmosis Water
What Is Reverse Osmosis?
“Reverse osmosis water” is a fancy scientific term used by many these days. You produce it through reverse osmosis (RO), obviously. It is a process of purifying water, but most people don’t know what an RO system is.
It is an issue for one crucial reason.
Without understanding how the reverse osmosis filtration works, it is difficult to see the disadvantages of the system. Reverse osmosis water is not safe for human consumption.
It is also not good for the environment. Later, you will know why.
What is reverse osmosis? RO is a method of removing contaminants from the source water by applying pressure. The machine lets the water flow through a series of artificial, semi-permeable membranes to further remove impurities.
Many homes and businesses use it for many different water purification purposes.
At home, RO systems should help “improve” tap water. Some industrial-scale water purification plants also use them.
Unfortunately, reverse osmosis is not as effective as a water treatment solution. It can create massive problems.
3 Reasons to Avoid Drinking Reverse Osmosis Water
Just like distilled water, Tyent discourages drinking reverse osmosis water. Here are the reasons:
1. Reverse Osmosis Water Does Not Have Minerals
Part of the definition of reverse osmosis water is it is “purified water.” It means all the sediment, heavy metals, hard minerals, nutrients, viruses, and bacteria (both the good and bad) are no longer present.
Recent worldwide studies focused on the health risks of drinking demineralized water discovered:
Drinking water should contain minimum levels of certain essential minerals . . . . Sufficient evidence is now available to confirm the health consequences from drinking water deficient in calcium or magnesium.
– Frantisek Kozisek, National Institute of Public Health, Czech Republic
In contrast, Tyent alkaline water quality maintains high levels of antioxidants. It also contains essential nutrients like magnesium, which is essential to human life.
2. It Doesn’t Hydrate as Well as Alkaline Water
Alkaline water can hydrate the body more efficiently than tap water.
Meanwhile, all indications cite how reverse osmosis water is less hydrating than even untreated water. This is because RO water has zero electrolytes.
When the machines filter the water, they also remove them.
Zero Electrolytes and No Antioxidants = Less Hydrating Water
Of course, alkaline water is rich in antioxidants and electrolytes. These help hydrate the body and neutralize harmful free radicals.
Electrolytes Definition: A combination of dissolved salts, magnesium, potassium, and calcium. All together, they regulate the flow of water of the cells. They are also essential in maintaining nerve impulses.
3. RO Is Wasteful
A 2013 study by researchers at North Dakota State University revealed:
An RO unit delivering 2 gallons of treated water per day may discharge 8 to 15 gallons of waste water per day to the septic system.
– Tom Scherer, Ph.D., and Roxanne Johnson
To produce reverse osmosis water, the machines have to expel 4 to 8 times the amount of waste as they do potable water!
Tyent water ionizers use filtration and alkalization. These processes treat 100% of the water that enters the unit.
Hveragerthi’s channel discusses how reverse osmosis and distilled water works and what it does to your body when you drink it:
With all these downsides, here’s our suggestion: drink alkaline water. It is very much the opposite of reverse osmosis water.
A water ionizer is more efficient than an RO system. It also produces mineral-rich, ultra-hydrating alkaline water.
Avoiding drink neutralized mineral-ridden reverse osmosis water again. Instead, use a Tyent water ionizer to create alkaline water.
Have you tried a water ionizer? What was the experience? Share your thoughts about it in the comments section below. Don’t forget to read our Tyent Water Ionizer Buyer’s Guide for more information.
Up Next: Put That Sparkling Water Down! Drink from Water Ionizers Instead
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on April 30, 2016, and has been updated for quality and relevancy.
Thanks for your information about avoid reverse osmosis system. but can you suggest a solution or water filter system for me.
Thanks
Hi Donna,
Thanks for the comment. Any of our water ionizers would work for getting you the cleanest and healthiest water. Please call one of our experts now so that they can help you find the machine that’s best for you 855-893-6887.
Use a uv water system instead.
Hi, Niki. While a UV water filtration system removes bacteria from your source water, it leaves behind VOCs, heavy metals, other particles, and even chlorine. A UV purification system doesn’t remove any smells or tastes from your source water either, so we don’t recommend it for cleaning your drinking water at all. Because of these factors, you usually have to use it in conjunction with other water filtration systems, which means that you’ll be spending more money on multiple slightly effective machines instead of just a single highly effective one.
With a Tyent water ionizer, you’ll only ever have to buy one machine to meet all of your purified, mineral-rich alkaline water needs. The dual filtration system in all of our ionizers removes over 200 contaminants including 99% of lead and up to 99% of lead, mercury, beryllium, uranium, chlorine, and VOCs. If you install our specialty 4-bank pre-filter, our ionizers can also get rid of fluoride and chromium-6. To learn more about the toxins that our filters remove, read our comprehensive third-party filtration report.
Our water experts would love to talk to you about our ionizers and water, so if you’re interested, please give us a call at 855-893-6887.
RO water really has no minerals?
Hi, Ezekiel. It doesn’t, as the filtration process strips not only the bad stuff but the good stuff, as well. While RO water might be an emergency option for short-term drinking, in the long run, it isn’t the healthiest. We still recommend choosing alkaline water over it, as our water is both purified and remineralized.
If you’re interested in knowing more about Tyent water and water ionizers, please give one of our water ionizer experts a call at 855-893-6887.
What do I do with our old RO machine?
Hi, Kaleb. Thanks for the question. We recommend that you keep your reverse osmosis machine to deep clean your water, and then hook up a Tyent water ionizer so that you get healthy antioxidants and minerals in your water, as well. What you don’t want to do is take out all of the minerals in your water and then drink it because your body needs these minerals, and water is a big part of where your body gets these minerals from. Not only is owning a water ionizer more environmentally friendly, as you won’t need to buy and recycle hundreds of plastic bottles, but it’s better for your health in the long term, too. Give us a call at 855-893-6887 so our water ionizer experts can discuss the benefits of our machines with you and explain the hookup.
water ….pure water is neither harmful or beneficial……it is water h2o…..
Hi, Paul. Unfortunately, options like RO and bottled water are no longer pure, as they’ve been stripped of essential minerals and filled instead with chemicals used to treat or filter the water. Tyent’s alkaline water is cleaner, full of the essential minerals that the other options lack, and even contains antioxidants and molecular hydrogen, the smallest and most powerful antioxidant on the planet. It’s therefore a much healthier choice.
….And it should be free
Hi, Janis. Unfortunately, even your tap water at home comes at a cost in the form of your water/utility bills, and it isn’t the cleanest kind of water you should be drinking. When you consider how contaminated your tap water is and how ingesting these toxins can lead to illnesses, the potential costs skyrocket because of hospital bills and ineffective filtration machines.
At Tyent, we recognize the less-than-ideal situation of our national drinking water sources and provide effective budget-friendly solutions. That’s why we offer great deals on water ionizers for optimal water filtration.
We also have a customizable financing program that lets you own a Tyent water ionizer for as little as $25 per month. If you’d like to know more about our machines and water, please give us a call at 855-893-6887 so that our water ionizer experts can happily accommodate you.
I used to buy bottled water my whole life. Last I bought bottled water was a gallon of Poland Springs about 2 years ago. I was so thirsty I started chugging it straight from the bottle. After I finished drinking there was this strong taste of burnt paint. I went quickly back to the store with it. Burped it up for the next 2 days. Later to find out they are in a lawsuit. Nestle also faces lawsuits over their fraudulent water.
After this we were buying the 15 gallon mountain valley glass bottles. After drinking that for few months, we were traveling so got water in plastic bottles. You guys I was in shock how much I could taste the plastic! I couldn’t believe this is what I was drinking every single day. And this is what you guys are drinking you just don’t taste it because you’re used to the taste. Stop drinking it for a while then go back to it and see the difference in taste yourselves.
We are eating very very healthy, I even have my own organic garden with fruit trees and almost every vegetable. I have my own chickens, fed organic feed, for eggs. We rarely eat meat, once in 2-3 weeks. We exercise. We cook and eat at home from scratch. We both have fertility issues. Going to the doctor and seeing all those patients this is more common than you think. People don’t talk about it so you don’t know how common this is until you go through it. They stay in the closet about their infertility. This is going to be the next big business, not cancer. Could it be the plastic who knows what kind of water?
We just installed reverse osmosis to our well water, 2 days ago. I am planning to drink only RE water for next 6 months and see the difference (including all our test results at my clinic compared to previous ones).
Hi, Beatrice. We’re sorry to hear about your situation. However, your experience emphasizes how unhealthy bottled water can be for our bodies.
If you’re looking for a healthier and long-term water option, we recommend purchasing a Tyent water ionizer and drinking our hydrogen-rich alkaline water instead. We don’t suggest drinking RO water because your body needs healthy minerals and it gets a lot of minerals from mineral-rich water. Since RO water has none, it can be a big problem for your body. Reverse osmosis removes the bad stuff from your water as well as the good minerals that your body needs. This recent eco-epidemiological study of 13,723 girls and 16,161 boys noted that – among other issues – low-mineral water can retard height growth and increase the possibility of dental decay.
Alongside the health risks, this report also draws attention to another important issue with demineralized water; that it is corrosive to metal pipes, containers, and storage tanks, giving rise to the risk of contamination.
In addition to these studies, the World Health Organization (WHO) took a comprehensive look at minerals in water and the potential risks of reverse osmosis. Ultimately, we align our view with the WHO statement: that long-term consumption, “has a definite adverse influence on the animal and human organism.”
Please do more research on the dangers to your health from drinking reverse osmosis water. You can browse our blog for more informative articles on alkaline water and its positive impact on your health.
Given this, we recommend that you keep your reverse osmosis machine to deep clean your water, and then hook up a Tyent water ionizer so that you get healthy antioxidants and minerals in your water, as well. What you don’t want to do is take out all of the minerals in your water and then drink it because your body needs these minerals, and water is a big part of where your body gets these minerals from. Not only is owning a water ionizer more environmentally friendly, as you won’t need to buy and recycle hundreds of plastic bottles, but it’s better for your health in the long term, too. Give us a call at 855-893-6887 so our water ionizer experts can discuss the benefits of our machines with you and explain the hookup.
Does your system remove arsenic and PFAOS?
Hi, Maria. You’ll be happy to know that all Tyent water ionizers are able to remove over 200 contaminants from your source water, including over 99% of lead, beryllium, manganese, chlorine, and pharmaceuticals. If your source water has arsenic, fluoride, and even Chromium-6, we also have 4-bank pre-filters that effectively get rid of these chemicals.
Please refer to our third-party filtration report for more details on the contaminants that our ionizers get rid of. If you have more questions, you can also give us a call at 855-893-6887 so that our water ionizer experts can happily accommodate you.
Uh, yeah. I don’t think that all bottled water is bad.
Hi, Tiana. While drinking bottled water is a supposedly cheap and easy way to rehydrate yourself, let me explain why it’s not a good or healthy option at all.
Bottled water is quite often repackaged tap water, which means you usually pay unnecessary prices for distilled water that you already have in your home. Bottled water can cost anywhere between $1 to $5 for mid-range brands and even until $10 for high-end brands, while our water is 6¢ a glass.
Plus, even with BPA-Free bottled water, the chemicals found in the plastic can eventually leach into your water if it’s left to sit for long periods of time, especially under extreme heat. While your bottled water may start out clean, it won’t stay that way forever. Bacterial contamination due to drinking bottled water isn’t frequent but it has happened.
Lastly, the plastic packaging of bottled water isn’t good for the environment. According to the Medical News Today article, in 2016, the manufacturing process in the US alone used 4 billion pounds of plastic. Since the majority of bottled waters are not recycled, continuing to purchase multiple bottles a year just adds to the huge amounts of waste we already produce in the US alone.
On the other hand, Tyent’s hydrogen-rich alkaline water is filled with essential minerals and antioxidants (like molecular hydrogen, the smallest and most powerful antioxidant on the planet). Plus, since our water ionizers are connected to your tap water system at home, you don’t need to put our water in non-eco-friendly plastic bottles just to drink it.
If you want to learn more about our alkaline water, give us a call at 855-893-6887. Our water ionizer experts will be happy to discuss this with you.
one alternate for RO water is structured water. it has all the minerals and it is said its equal to spring water.
Hi, Kazim. Drinking chemically-treated structured water is not good at all, which is why alkaline water is still the better option. We don’t use chemicals in our water ionizers. Instead, our ionizers filter the bad stuff from your tap water and retain the minerals that your body needs. Plus, Tyent’s alkaline water is the only water on the market that is filled with molecular hydrogen, the smallest and most powerful antioxidant on the planet.
Your correct on most all points but you forget that it takes out everything bad and you can add to it what you want knowing that its pure.
Hi, Frank. Thank you for your comment. We absolutely support the short-term use of RO water systems in the field and in emergencies – they can be vital in so many situations. The World Health Organization (WHO) took a comprehensive look at minerals in water and the potential risks of reverse osmosis. Ultimately, we align our view with the WHO statement: that long-term consumption, “has a definite adverse influence on the animal and human organism.”
We do try to point to the fact that drinking reverse osmosis (RO) water on a short-term basis of 4 to 6 weeks is frequently necessary and in some cases, life-saving. Indeed, most people would not find that their health is adversely affected by drinking RO water for a limited period of time. In the case of municipal RO water programs, the water is likely to be remineralized to stabilize it before use. However, it is the case that RO water that has not been remineralized is devoid of essential minerals, and that can be potentially problematic in the long term. This recent eco-epidemiological study of 13,723 girls and 16,161 boys noted that – among other issues – low-mineral water can retard height growth and increase the possibility of dental decay.
Alongside the health risks, this report also draws attention to another important issue with demineralized water; that it is corrosive to metal pipes, containers and storage tanks, giving rise to the risk of contamination.
“RO industry has become aware of the reality that long term consumption of demineralised water is not good for health. They are also trying to find solutions to make their RO filtered water healthy.”
– Dr. Rummi Devi Saini, Associate Professor of Chemistry, S. M.D.R.S.D. College, Pathankot, India
We are very happy to answer any questions that you have about the relative merits of a water ionizer and thank you once again for your comments and interest.
From what I saw, this info is not right. Online info is available for anyone to research.
Hi, T. Heart. We can understand how you would be upset if the info that you read online said otherwise. However, the studies that we cite in our article are from a multitude of very reputable sources such as this 2016 study on the effects of demineralized water and this 2014 article on demineralization. We’ve had other commenters who were concerned about us being a competing product to reverse osmosis, but we’re really not. It would be very easy for us to sell RO systems, and we’re not saying that RO systems are all bad when used correctly (i.e. use an RO to clean your water, and then remineralize it – and then ionize it). In fact, a lot of our customers with very contaminated water use an RO system in addition to hooking up a water ionizer. What we want to draw attention to is the lack of minerals in RO water. While your body doesn’t get all of its minerals from water (they come largely from a balanced diet), having a mineral-rich drinking source keeps you healthy, especially when your diet isn’t great.
We always point to the fact that when there is an emergency situation that drinking reverse osmosis (RO) water on a short-term basis, for a limited period of time of 4 to 6 weeks, is frequently necessary and, in some cases, life-saving. Indeed, most people would not find that their health is adversely affected by drinking RO water for a limited period of time.
In the case of municipal RO water programs, the water is likely to be remineralized to stabilize it before use. However, it is the case that RO water that has not been remineralized is devoid of essential minerals, and that can be potentially problematic in the long term. This recent eco-epidemiological study of 13,723 girls and 16,161 boys noted that – among other issues – low-mineral water can retard height growth and increase the possibility of dental decay.
Alongside the health risks, we also want to draw attention to another important issue with demineralized water; that it is corrosive to metal pipes, containers, and storage tanks, giving rise to the risk of contamination.
“RO industry has become aware of the reality that long term consumption of demineralised water is not good for health. They are also trying to find solutions to make their RO filtered water healthy.”
Dr. Rummi Devi Saini, Associate Professor of Chemistry, S. M.D.R.S.D. College, Pathankot, India
We absolutely support the short-term use of RO water systems in the field and in emergencies – they can be vital in so many situations. The World Health Organization (WHO) took a comprehensive look at minerals in water and the potential risks of reverse osmosis. Ultimately, we align our view with the WHO statement: that long-term consumption, “has a definite adverse influence on the animal and human organism.”
If you have more questions or would rather talk over the phone, please give one of our water experts a call at 855-893-6887. Thank you for your comment.
I didn’t know that RO stripped your water of so many minerals. Thanks for the heads up.
Hi, Susan. We’re glad to have helped you realize this. Read this blog to learn more about the RO process and why it’s not a viable long-term option for drinking water.
If you still want an RO system, there are always solutions to the problems.
1 – You can get the minerals removed by an RO system from food.
2 – There are alkaline filters for the RO system that helps to balance the alkaline in RO water.
3 – An RO system with a permeate pump can help to reduce the wastewater ratio.
Hi, Daniel. Thank you for your comment! We do try to point to the fact that when there is an emergency situation that drinking reverse osmosis (RO) water on a short-term basis, for a limited period of time of 4 to 6 weeks, is frequently necessary and, in some cases, life-saving. Indeed, most people would not find that their health is adversely affected by drinking RO water for a limited period of time. However, we don’t suggest drinking RO water because your body needs healthy minerals and it gets a lot of minerals from mineral-rich water. Since RO water has none, it can be a big problem for your body. Reverse osmosis removes the bad stuff from your water as well as the good minerals that your body needs. Please do more research on the dangers to your health from drinking reverse osmosis water. You can browse our blog for more informative articles on alkaline water and its positive impact on your health.
If you wish to keep your RO machine, we recommend that you do so only to deep clean your water, and then hook up a Tyent water ionizer so that you get healthy antioxidants and minerals in your water, as well. What you don’t want to do is take out all of the minerals in your water and then drink it because your body needs these minerals, and water is a big part of where your body gets these minerals from. Not only is owning a water ionizer more environmentally friendly, as you won’t need to buy and recycle hundreds of plastic bottles, but it’s better for your health in the long term, too. Give us a call at 855-893-6887 so our water ionizer experts can discuss the benefits of our machines with you and explain the hookup.
Thank you for your information. Past 3years we are using RO water. After reading all the information I’m getting afraid. So, can you suggest which one is good
Hi, Maruthaiyan. We’re happy that the information we’ve shared has helped you. We recommend that you keep your reverse osmosis machine to deep clean your water, and then hook up a Tyent water ionizer so that you get healthy antioxidants and minerals in your water, too. Water helps provide a lot of the minerals that your body needs. Having a water ionizer is more cost-effective and environmentally friendly in the long run, and drinking alkaline water produced by these machines is proven to boost your body’s energy levels and anti-aging defenses.
To add a Tyent machine to your home, call at 855-893-6887 today, and our water ionizer experts can guide you through the features of our machines and the process of the hookup.
Lots of information about not drinking osmosis water. I live in the country in WI and have high levels of nitrates and copper and other chemicals. I stopped buying bottled water, because of chemicals in the plastic and water
What is left to do ??????
Where is the good water ?????
I have Thyroid problems and IBS , try to live healthy, try to eat mostly organic .
But the most important , the water supply is not safe !!
And what truly is the better water to drink in our state of WI . Let me know .
Hi, Ria. It’s good to hear that you’re choosing to live a good lifestyle by actively taking care of your health. We recommend that you keep your reverse osmosis machine to deep clean your water, and then hook up a Tyent water ionizer so that you get healthy antioxidants and minerals in your water as well. What you don’t want to do is take out all of the minerals in your water and then drink it because your body needs these minerals, and water is a big part of where your body gets these minerals from. Not only is owning a water ionizer more environmentally friendly, as you won’t need to buy and recycle hundreds of plastic bottles, but it’s better for your health in the long term, too. Give us a call at 855-893-6887 so our water ionizer experts can discuss the benefits of our machines with you and explain the hookup.
Hello Ria, I have a Thyroid problem too but I drink water filtered with filters made from organic materials.
Hi, Nilda. I’m sorry to hear about your condition, too. I would recommend contacting your general health practitioner for a full assessment. If they recommend drinking alkaline or hydrogen water, please give one of our water ionizer experts a call at 855-893-6887.
Please keep in mind that the filtered water you drink is just from municipal tap water and may thus contain dangerous contaminants that regular filters can’t clean. On the other hand, the dual filtration system in all of Tyent water ionizers has the same .01 micron filtration capability as a kidney dialysis machine. The primary filter contains ACF active carbon that removes large contaminants like organic compounds, chlorine, rust, and sediment, while the secondary filter contains ceramic material that balances the ions and minerals in the water. Tyent’s Ultra Filters come standard with each of our ionizers, and they remove over 200 contaminants including 99% of lead, and up to 99% of mercury, beryllium, and uranium. You can read our lab report about those here.
Our system is max. 2:1 waste water because we have a booster pump before the RO filter. Health Canada claims that the minor amounts of lacking minerals in RO filtered water is accounted for in our typical Canadian diet. Also, some RO filters have Alkaline boosters as an option to the filtered water supply, basically a cartridge filled with mineral pellets and salts so the cost is minimal. We have high TDS, Manganese and Sodium content from our well so RO with Alkaline cartridge was our best option. And the replacement cartridges are not ‘pressure containers’ so the waisted plastics are reduced.
Hi, Shawn. It’s great to know that you have a water filtration system that currently works for you and your home. The American diet is usually is not enough to provide the minerals that your body requires, and RO water can satisfy hydration needs for short period on time in an emergency situation. But alkaline water is a far healthier option because it provides minerals and a load of antioxidants too. Plus, it’s got molecular hydrogen, which has over 1000 studies to support the health benefits. We guarantee that a Tyent water ionizer is an investment that’s worth looking into. For more details, give us a call at 855-893-6887 and our water ionizer experts will happily talk to you about the awesome features of our machines.
I am concerned about chemicals in the water. RO is the only way to get rid of it.
Hi, Miriam. Please don’t drink reverse osmosis (RO) water for long periods of time as it’s dangerous for your health. We do try to point to the fact that when there is an emergency situation that drinking RO water on a short-term basis, for a limited period of time of 4 to 6 weeks, is frequently necessary and, in some cases, life-saving. Indeed, most people would not find that their health is adversely affected by drinking RO water for a limited period of time. RO does remove contaminants from your water but it isn’t the best method out there. We don’t suggest drinking RO water because your body needs healthy minerals and it gets a lot of minerals from mineral-rich water. Since RO water has none, it can be a big problem for your body.
In the case of municipal RO water programs, the water is likely to be remineralized to stabilize it before use. However, it is the case that RO water that has not been remineralized is devoid of essential minerals, and that can be potentially problematic in the long term. This recent eco-epidemiological study of 13,723 girls and 16,161 boys noted that – among other issues – low-mineral water can retard height growth and increase the possibility of dental decay.
If you have or want to buy an RO water system, we recommend that you keep it to deep clean your water, and then hook up a Tyent water ionizer so that you get healthy antioxidants and minerals in your water. Not only is owning a water ionizer more environmentally friendly, as you won’t need to buy and recycle hundreds of plastic bottles, but it’s better for your health in the long term, too. Give us a call at 855-893-6887 so our water ionizer experts can discuss the benefits of our machines with you and explain the hookup.
New product idea: Mineral tea bags to be used with the pure RO filtered water, which will infuse the water with the mineral content that is said to be lacking. This way you start with a known quantity (pure water), and known additives, and no ambiguity as to what’s in the water.
Hi, Matt. Even if this kind of product existed, we still wouldn’t recommend RO water as a long-term drinking water supply. Apart from its lack of mineral content, RO water (and any kind of demineralized water) can actually be corrosive to metal pipes, containers, and storage tanks, giving rise to the risk of contamination.
The World Health Organization (WHO) itself took a comprehensive look at minerals in water and the potential risks of reverse osmosis. Ultimately, we align our view with the WHO statement: that long-term consumption, “has a definite adverse influence on the animal and human organism.”
We would love to answer any other questions you may have for us, so please feel free to call our water experts at 855-893-6887.
Blah blah blah. Some of us like reverse osmosis water!
Hi, Stojko. Thanks for the comment and for sharing your opinion. We don’t suggest drinking RO water because your body needs healthy minerals and it gets a lot of minerals from mineral-rich water. Since RO water has none, it can be a big problem for your body. Reverse osmosis removes the bad stuff from your water as well as the good minerals that your body needs. Please do more research on the dangers to your health from drinking reverse osmosis water. You can browse our blog for more informative articles on alkaline water and its positive impact on your health.
RO is bad and alkaline is good..
Hi, Azhar. Research has proven that alkaline water provides numerous benefits for our bodies, and our water ionizers and happy customers are proof of that. Thanks for your comment about reverse osmosis and alkaline water.
Hi what are the main benefits of a water ionizer versus an RO filter? My family and I have one and I’m thinking about making the switch after reading this.
Thanks
Hi, Richard. We’re so happy to hear you were convinced by our article! We’d love to help you learn more about the RO filtration system and its detailed process.
We also recommend reading our Water Ionizer Cheat Sheet if you want more information. Our water ionizer experts would love to discuss the good things about our machines with you, so call us at 855-893-6887.
I love my machine!!! It does wonders for all my customers, friends and family.
Hi, Alexa! Thanks for visiting Tyent’s blog. Alkaline water provides numerous health benefits, so we’re pleased to hear you’re drinking it and loving it.
If your friends are interested in learning more about Tyent water ionizers, then they can give us a call! We’ll happily compare any water ionizers that they’re currently considering side by side. Please give one of our water experts a call at 855-893-6887 so that we can answer any questions you might have.
My RO has a catridge that adds Mag, cal, and potassium… Our PH reads 11.
Hi, Marce. It’s good that the cartridge you have adds the minerals back in. However, drinking a pH of 11 is really high, and we suggest drinking up to a 9.5 pH only. It’s also important to get molecular hydrogen in your water, which you can get from a Tyent water ionizer or from Tyent’s new Hybrid unit.
While we don’t suggest drinking reverse osmosis (RO) water as it isn’t as rich in minerals as our alkaline water, we do try to point to the fact that drinking RO water on a short-term basis is frequently necessary and, in some cases, life-saving. Most people would not find that their health is adversely affected by drinking RO water for a limited period of time. In the case of municipal RO water programs, the water is likely to be remineralized to stabilize it before use. However, it is the case that RO water that has not been remineralized is devoid of essential minerals, and that can be potentially problematic in the long term. This recent eco-epidemiological study of 13,723 girls and 16,161 boys noted that – among other issues – low-mineral water can retard height growth and increase the possibility of dental decay.
Instead, we recommend that you keep your reverse osmosis machine to deep clean your water, and then hook up a Tyent water ionizer so that you get more healthy antioxidants and minerals in your water. What you don’t want to do is take out all of the minerals in your water and then drink it because your body needs these minerals, and water is a big part of where your body gets these minerals from. Not only is owning a water ionizer more environmentally friendly, as you won’t need to buy and recycle hundreds of plastic bottles, but it’s better for your health in the long term, too. Give us a call at 855-893-6887 so our water ionizer experts can discuss the benefits of our machines with you and explain the hookup.
How can you trust an opinion of manufacturer of essentially a competing product? You can’t. Simple as that. I agree that certain minerals are essential for good health but too much can be worse than not enough. And let’s be real. Unless water is absolutely all that you ever consume, than such a minuscule amount of minerals missed when drinking ro water isn’t really worth going crazy over.
Hi, Martin,
We can understand how you would come to your conclusion about us being a competing product to reverse osmosis, but we’re really not. It would be very easy for us to sell RO systems, and we’re not saying that RO systems are all bad when used correctly (i.e. use an RO to clean your water, and then remineralize it – and then ionizer it). In fact, a lot of our customers with very contaminated water use an RO system in addition to hooking up a water ionizer. Here’s why: RO water lacks the essential minerals that your body needs. While our bodies get a lot of those minerals from the food we eat, drinking mineral-rich water greatly supplements this process. Reverse osmosis removes the bad stuff from your water as well as the good minerals that your body needs.
RO water that has not been remineralized can be potentially problematic in the long term. This recent eco-epidemiological study of 13,723 girls and 16,161 boys noted that – among other issues – low-mineral water can retard height growth and increase the possibility of dental decay.
Alongside the health risks, this report also draws attention to another important issue with demineralized water; that it is corrosive to metal pipes, containers, and storage tanks, giving rise to the risk of contamination.
“RO industry has become aware of the reality that long term consumption of demineralised water is not good for health. They are also trying to find solutions to make their RO filtered water healthy.”
Dr. Rummi Devi Saini, Associate Professor of Chemistry, S. M.D.R.S.D. College, Pathankot, India
We absolutely support the short-term use of RO water systems in the field and in emergencies – they can be vital in so many situations. The World Health Organization (WHO) took a comprehensive look at minerals in water and the potential risks of reverse osmosis. Ultimately, we align our view with the WHO statement: that long-term consumption, “has a definite adverse influence on the animal and human organism.”
We are very happy to answer any questions that you have about the relative merits of a water ionizer. Thank you once again for your comments and interest.
thanks for sharing the blog information. i have read this blog easily and use the tips for our fullife. the water ionizer is most useful. and again thanks for sharing the water ionizer blog information.
Hi, Rachit. Thanks for the comment. We’re glad to know that you enjoyed this article!
My bore water is 1600 tds, so i have to go for RO system. Already with RO plus alkaline addition purifiers r there. Your system doesn’t do removal of scale to below 300.
Hi, A.K. It’s good that you’re using alkaline purifiers with your RO system. However, having a Tyent water ionizer is still the better, healthier option because you’ll get alkaline water that’s rich with minerals and antioxidants, which your current filters may not give you. This is why we recommend that you keep your reverse osmosis machine to deep clean your water, and then hook up a Tyent water ionizer so that you get healthy antioxidants and minerals in your water, as well. What you don’t want to do is take out all of the minerals in your water and then drink it because your body needs these minerals, and water is a big part of where your body gets these minerals from. Not only is owning a water ionizer more environmentally friendly, as you won’t need to buy and recycle hundreds of plastic bottles, but it’s better for your health in the long term, too. Give us a call at 855-893-6887 so our water ionizer experts can discuss the benefits of our machines with you and explain the hookup.
I am concerned about the contaminants in my tap water and RO is the only way to get rid of it.
Hi, Tiffany. While an RO system does get rid of the bad stuff in your water, we don’t recommend relying solely on it as it also removes the essential minerals that your body gets from water. Instead, it’s best to use an RO system along with a water ionizer so that you’re deep cleaning your water and remineralizing it at the same time. With a Tyent water ionizer, you’ll be getting high-quality alkaline water that’s full of minerals and antioxidants, like molecular hydrogen. As the smallest antioxidant in the world, molecular hydrogen can penetrate your blood/brain barrier and energize and hydrate you from deep within your cells. There are over 1,000 clinical studies on the benefits of this antioxidant.
We can check the quality of your water for free when you sign up for our Water Report. Our water experts would also love to talk to you about our water ionizers and how to remove the contaminants in your water, so please give us a call at 855-893-6887.
Yes whole house reverse osmosis system makes sense now also as it saves lot of cost. Reverse osmosis is a filtration process that forces your water through a series of fine membranes. The main reason for installing reverse osmosis systems in homes is to provide clean drinking water for families.
Hi, Luciana. We want to be clear that reverse osmosis water is not good for drinking unless it is remineralized before drinking. In emergency situations, drinking reverse osmosis (RO) water for a short-term period of 4 to 6 weeks, is frequently necessary and, in some cases, life-saving and may not immediately affect your health. RO does remove contaminants from your water but it isn’t the best method out there. We don’t suggest drinking RO water because your body needs healthy minerals, which it absorbs from mineral-rich water as a supplement to the nutrients we get in our diet. Since RO water has none, it can be a big problem for your health.
Municipal RO water programs likely remineralize the water to stabilize it before use. However, RO water that has not been remineralized is devoid of essential minerals, and that can be potentially problematic in the long term. This recent eco-epidemiological study of 13,723 girls and 16,161 boys noted that – among other issues – low-mineral water can retard height growth and increase the possibility of dental decay.
Alongside these health risks, we also want to draw attention to another important issue with demineralized water: that it is corrosive to metal pipes, containers, and storage tanks, which can lead to the risk of contamination.
If you have or want to buy an RO water system, we recommend that you keep it to deep clean your water, and then hook up a Tyent water ionizer so that you get healthy antioxidants and minerals in your water. Not only is owning a water ionizer more environmentally friendly, as you won’t need to buy and recycle hundreds of plastic bottles, but it’s better for your health in the long term, too. Give us a call at 855-893-6887 so our water ionizer experts can discuss the benefits of our machines with you and explain the hookup.
Does the ionizer remove the VOCs that reverse osmosis does?
Hi, Cindy. Yes, our dual active carbon filters are able to get rid of volatile organic compounds or VOCs along with a multitude of other toxic matter, like dust, rust, and over 200 contaminants, including lead, beryllium, chlorine, fluoride*, and Chromium-6* (*with specialty pre-filters installed). Our second filter combines active carbon and ceramics to filter out the harmful chemicals and keep the minerals in your water. You can read our filtration report to see how effective our dual filtration systems are. Plus, these Ultra Filters have the same 0.01-micron filtration power as kidney dialysis machines.
We’re also proud to say that Tyent is the only company with pre-filters specially designed to remove 99.9% of Chromium-6. It’s a 4-stage filtration system with a 6-month lifespan. Find out more about these pre-filters in our Chromium-6 pre-filter video.
What about this ‘add unrefined Himalayan pink salt to your RO water or distilled water to put the minerals back into the water’? I’ve been reading about this recently and quite frankly it’s all a bit confusing, I just want healthy good mineral water to drink. I read that the recommended amount of salt is half a teaspoon to 1 gallon of distilled or RO water. What are you thoughts on this? Thanks.
Hi, Noel. Thanks for your engaging question. Adding Himalayan salt might be a temporary solution to cleanse your bottled water and fill it with essential minerals that distillation and reverse osmosis get rid of. However, too much salt generally isn’t good for our bodies. Ingesting too much salt, even Himalayan salt, can lead to illnesses. The salt content that you consume may accumulate if you keep using Himalayan salt to remineralize each gallon of water that you drink.
Even if your body isn’t negatively affected by the salt, drinking distilled water by the bottle adds more plastic waste to the environment. Also, RO water that has not been remineralized is devoid of essential minerals, and that can be potentially problematic in the long term, which is why we only advise drinking it for a short-term period of about four to six weeks. This recent eco-epidemiological study of 13,723 girls and 16,161 boys noted that – among other issues – low-mineral water can retard height growth and increase the possibility of dental decay.
It’s better and more cost-effective to switch to drinking alkaline water, especially Tyent’s. Our water ionizers not only fill your drinking source with the essential minerals that distilled water and RO water lack, but they also produce molecular hydrogen, the most powerful antioxidant on the planet. Please check out the 1,000 studies on the benefits of molecular hydrogen.
To learn more about the benefits of alkaline water, give one of our experts a call at 855-893-6887.
I use an RO machine but am looking for an alternative even if it works fine for me. Will a water ionizer be better?
Hi, Caroline. If you want to keep your RO machine, we recommend that you just hook it up to a Tyent water ionizer so that you get healthy antioxidants and minerals in your water, as well. What you don’t want to do is take out all of the minerals in your water and then drink it because your body needs these minerals, and water is a big part of where your body gets these minerals from.
If you want to get rid of your RO machine entirely, then getting a Tyent water ionizer on its own is the best choice. Our ionizers get rid of over 200 contaminants (check out our third-party filtration report) and fill your water with essential minerals and antioxidants. Also, not only is owning a water ionizer more environmentally friendly, as you won’t need to buy and recycle hundreds of plastic bottles, but it’s better for your health in the long term, too. Give us a call at 855-893-6887 so our water ionizer experts can discuss the benefits of our machines with you and explain the hookup.
So your system can add minerals to the water if it isn’t present? Is there any specification of what minerals and ppm they will present in the final water output?
Hi, Matt. Thanks for your questions.
Tyent water ionizers can add essential minerals like magnesium, calcium, and zinc to your source water during the ionization and filtration process. The secondary filter, which contains ceramic material, is responsible for balancing the ions and minerals in the water.
For the mineral percentage, it depends on your source water. Potassium, for example, will only be present in your ionized water if your source water already contains it. When it comes to molecular hydrogen, here are specific measurements: our 11- and 13-plate models produce molecular hydrogen levels of up to 1.2 ppm, while our Hybrid delivers levels of up to 1.5 ppm.
Please feel free to call our water experts at 855-893-6887 if you have any other questions.
Does the ionizer filter out Chromium-6 that’s in Toms River NJ water?
Hi, Richie. Thanks for your question. You’ll be happy to know that we have a 4-bank pre-filter that effectively removes up to 99% of Chromium-6 from your source water. Combining this pre-filter with the dual filtration system found in all Tyent water ionizers ensures that your alkaline water will be free of Chromium-6 and over 99% of other toxins, like lead, beryllium, manganese, and pharmaceuticals. You can read this third-party filtration report to see the complete list of contaminants that our Ultra Filters get rid of.
If you’re interested in knowing more about our filters and pre-filters, please call us at 855-893-6887. Our water ionizer experts are always happy to help.
He’s trying to sell his product. If you study chemistry you will know it’s not true.
Hi, Dan. We can understand how you would come to your conclusion about us being a competing product to reverse osmosis, but we’re really not. It would be very easy for us to sell RO systems, and we’re not saying that RO systems are all bad when used correctly (i.e. use an RO to clean your water, and then remineralize it – and then ionize it). In fact, a lot of our customers with very contaminated water use an RO system in addition to hooking up a water ionizer. What we want to draw attention to is the lack of minerals in RO water. While your body doesn’t get all of its minerals from water (they come largely from a balanced diet), having a mineral-rich drinking source keeps you healthy, especially when your diet isn’t great.
On the other hand, drinking alkaline water promotes a healthy state of alkalinity for the body, which is between 7.35 to 7.45. The health benefits increase when you drink ionized hydrogen-rich water. There are over 1,000 studies discussing the benefits of molecular hydrogen, which our water is filled with.
If you’d like, we would be happy to talk to you about this over the phone. Please give our water experts a call at 855-893-6887.
I have a rkin no-install RO machine that alkalizes the water to 7-8z
The amount of minerals added back to the water is very minute: 15-25 PPM, for taste purposes only.
If i were to re-mineralized this water more, hiw would I do so?
Thanks!
Hi, Erica. We’re glad that you’re taking the steps to purify your water. Given your situation, we recommend that you keep your reverse osmosis machine to deep clean your water, and then hook it up to a Tyent water ionizer so that you get healthy antioxidants and minerals in your water, as well. Reverse osmosis removes the bad stuff from your water as well as the good minerals that are essential to your body. You need these minerals for better health, and water is a big part of where your body gets these minerals from. Not only is owning a water ionizer more environmentally friendly, as you won’t need to buy and recycle hundreds of plastic bottles, but it’s better for your health in the long term, too.
Please give us a call at 855-893-6887 so our water ionizer experts can discuss the benefits of our machines with you and explain the hookup.
my water comes from deep well and has blackish color and bad odor. i use ro system to remove the colour and odor. is that enough to say my water is safe for drinking? for now i use it as business for drinking water refilling station.
Hi, Terence. We’re sorry to hear about the state of your source water, but we’re glad you’re taking the steps to filter it. However, an RO system isn’t enough to completely purify your water, nor is it the best option when it comes to getting healthy, mineral-rich water. Let me explain.
We don’t suggest drinking RO water because your body needs healthy minerals to function properly, and it gets a lot of minerals from mineral-rich water. With RO water, these nutrients are lost. Reverse osmosis removes both the bad and stuff from your water, and drinking non-mineralized water can be potentially problematic in the long term. This recent eco-epidemiological study of 13,723 girls and 16,161 boys noted that – among other issues – low-mineral water can retard height growth and increase the possibility of dental decay. Even the WHO acknowledges the potential risks of demineralized water.
If you want to keep your RO system to deep clean your well water, we recommend that you hook it up to a Tyent water ionizer so that you get healthy antioxidants and minerals and remove over 200 contaminants from your water (read our third-party lab filtration report for more info!). Not only is owning a water ionizer more environmentally friendly, as you won’t need to buy and recycle hundreds of plastic bottles, but it’s also better for your health in the long term.
You’ll be happy to know that our water ionizers can filter well water, too. For best results, please use pre-filters that are meant for hard water areas.
Our awesome tech team can guide you in the right direction, so please give them a call at 855-893-6887.
thak you for shearing this information with us.
Hi, Mahdis. It’s our pleasure to help! ✨
If you’d like to read up on reverse osmosis water, please check this blog. You can also read this article to see how RO water isn’t the best solution to getting rid of Chromium-6.
We want to provide our customers with the healthiest water available, so if you’re interested in learning about our water ionizers, please call our water experts at 855-893-6887.
RO systems can work well to remove dirt from your water. You don’t really need another system since it already does the job.
Hi, Mohana. In this article, we want to point out the fact that RO water lacks the essential minerals that your body needs to stay healthy and function properly. Drinking water that lacks minerals can be potentially problematic in the long term. This recent eco-epidemiological study of 13,723 girls and 16,161 boys noted that – among other issues – low-mineral water can retard height growth and increase the possibility of dental decay.
Another important issue with demineralized water is that it is corrosive to metal pipes, containers, and storage tanks, giving rise to the risk of contamination. Your RO system may not get rid of all these metals, especially harsher ones like arsenic and fluoride.
The World Health Organization (WHO) took a comprehensive look at minerals in water and the potential risks of reverse osmosis. Ultimately, we align our view with the WHO statement: that long-term consumption, “has a definite adverse influence on the animal and human organism.”
These reasons are why we recommend hooking up an RO system to a Tyent water ionizer so that you get healthy, ionized mineral-rich water with none of the chemicals and metals.
Give us a call at 855-893-6887 so our water ionizer experts can discuss the benefits of our machines with you and explain the hookup.
not sure why RO would be talked about this way.
Hi, Rickman. Thanks for your comment. We can understand how you would come to your conclusion about us being a competing product to reverse osmosis, but we’re really not. It would be very easy for us to sell RO systems, and we’re not saying that RO systems are all bad when used correctly (i.e. use an RO to clean your water, and then remineralize it – and then ionizer it). In fact, a lot of our customers with very contaminated water use an RO system in addition to hooking up a water ionizer.