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The Dangers of Reverse Osmosis Water [2024]

Posted by: Rhona Reid On October 15, 2024 12:49 pm

Over 75% of Americans say they filter their drinking water at home, with many of them doing this process for health benefits and a desire to be more environmentally friendly. But if these Americans are switching to reverse osmosis water, they might not be getting the health benefits or making the eco-friendly impact they expect.What exactly is reverse osmosis water, and why isn’t it the clean water solution some people think it is? In this article, we’ll break down the reverse osmosis process and the dangers of reverse osmosis water.

What Is Reverse Osmosis Water?

Reverse osmosis is the process by which pressure forces water through a semi-permeable membrane to remove impurities. The result is two streams of …

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Is Your Water Eco-Friendly?

Posted by: Rhona Reid On November 17, 2022 1:49 pm

You might have the right eco-credentials when it comes to many things, but is your water one of them?

 

Is Your Water Eco-Friendly

 

Eco-Friendly Water is a Big Deal

We all need to drink water, every day. It’s one of our constants. That’s why making your water eco-friendly is a really big deal.

So, what’s the best way to drink clean, safe water AND make sure that your water is eco-friendly as well? Let’s look at a few of the eco-factors!

 

1. Water in Plastic Bottles

This is the big one. In 2022, there really is no excuse for looking the other way when it comes to plastic and this planet. Single-use, disposable bottles are an environmental nightmare, and we all …

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Dangers of Reverse Osmosis Water – Updated Blog for 2021

Posted by: Rhona Reid On April 26, 2021 1:00 pm

What is reverse osmosis water and why is it considered both a brilliant emergency resource but a health hazard if drunk on a regular basis?

We’re here to find out!

Dangers of Reverse Osmosis Water

 

 

What Is Reverse Osmosis Water?
Does Reverse Osmosis Work?
Why is Reverse Osmosis Water ‘Too’ Clean?
What Are the Dangers of Drinking Reverse Osmosis Water?
Reverse Osmosis Water and Water Waste
Is a Water Ionizer Better than Reverse Osmosis?

What Is Reverse Osmosis Water?

Reverse osmosis water is defined as ‘purified water.’ It means that all the sediment, heavy metals, hard minerals, nutrients, viruses, and bacteria (both good and bad) are no longer present.

Reverse osmosis water is produced by applying pressure to force undrinkable water through semi-permeable …

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Potential Effects of Microplastic Exposure on Tap Water

Posted by: Rhona Reid On February 3, 2021 12:06 pm

Fancy a side order of microplastic particles with that glass of tap water? If you choose to drink water from the faucet, then you might not get a choice.

 

Potential Effects of Microplastic Exposure on Tap Water

 

What are microplastics?

Are microplastics found in tap water?

Can microplastics be removed from tap water?

Are microplastics dangerous to health?

Can a water ionizer help to reduce the number of microplastics I drink?

What are microplastics?

Microplastics is a word that commonly refers to plastic contamination in the form of minute particles.

Microplastics are rife in bottled water and are also coursing through the municipal water in virtually every town and city in the US.

“We knew that this plastic is coming back to us through our food …

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There’s a Pre-Filter For That!

Posted by: Rhona Reid On September 4, 2020 12:00 pm

Pre-Filters are truly brilliant things. The right pre-filter can give you the best filtration solutions and help to protect and lengthen the life of your main filter.

So how do they work? Tyent offers a range of advanced pre-filters that will give you the control and performance you need.

There a Pre-Filter for that!

 

Water Ionizer Technology (WIT) Cell Safe Anti-Scale Hard Water Filter

Hard water? Our discreet composite filter eliminates scale build-up. The result? Protection for the long-term health of your water ionizer.

 

WIT Cell Safe Anti-Scale Hard Water Filter with ultra upgrade for 20% More Media!

Our amazing inline pre-filter doesn’t require a canister/housing and will eliminate scale build-up. This pre-filter has 20% more media than the regular Cell Safe Anti-Scale …

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Water Quality Testing: Does Your State Need It?

Posted by: Rhona Reid On March 11, 2019 4:25 pm

Water quality is more important today than ever before – especially since the days of turning on the tap and trusting (without question) what comes out of it are gone. Even if you’re lucky enough to live somewhere that hasn’t hit the headlines over water contamination, your water might still contain unwelcome elements that can’t be seen, smelled, or tasted.

To learn more about the state of water quality testing, just look at these following bullets below:

  1. What is Water Quality?
  2. Why is Water Quality Important?
  3. How Water Quality is Measured
  4. Water Report by Zip Code [FREE Analysis]
  5. Filtration Systems and Water Ionizers for Better Water Quality
  6. How to Buy a Water Ionizer at the Best Price
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3 Reasons to Think Before You Drink Reverse Osmosis Water

Posted by: William Poole On December 5, 2018 3:00 pm

In this article, find out why reverse osmosis water can be worse than untreated water.

In this article:

  1. What Is Reverse Osmosis?
  2. 3 Reasons to Reconsider Drinking Reverse Osmosis Water
    1. Reverse Osmosis Water Does Not Have Minerals
    2. It Doesn’t Hydrate as Well as Alkaline Water
    3. RO Is Extremely Wasteful

Here’s Why You Should Avoid Drinking Reverse Osmosis Water

 

What Is Reverse Osmosis?

What Is Reverse Osmosis? | Reasons to NEVER Drink Reverse Osmosis Water

“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

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Water Ionizer Power! How Water Reaches Every Part of You!

Posted by: Rhona Reid On September 21, 2018 11:09 am

So we know that water makes us feel good inside and that our brains are largely composed of water – which really makes you think (no pun intended!) about the quality of water that we drink.

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Every bit of your body needs water!

But how about the rest of our bodies?

When you realize how much of our overall physiology depends on water, it’s no surprise that health professionals continue to remind us how important it is to stay hydrated.

Wow! Water Does All THIS?

Water doesn’t just quench our thirst – it can do all of this too:

  • Water is crucial to the structure and life of every cell in our bodies.
  • Water enables waste to be flushed from
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Why Reverse Osmosis Is NOT the Answer to Chromium-6

Posted by: Rhona Reid On February 6, 2018 7:00 am

The cancer-causing contaminant Chromium-6, brought to the public gaze by Erin Brockovich, is at levels exceeding public health goals in 50 states.

Chromium-6 – Here to Stay?

Millions of people are trying to find a workable solution to protect themselves and their families and to avoid drinking contaminated water.  

What Reverse Osmosis Water Does to the Pipeline

A reverse osmosis water system is sometimes touted as a possible solution on both a domestic and municipal level.  After all, it removes contaminants and that’s the goal, right?

Unfortunately, reverse osmosis is not a solution on either front.  On a city-wide basis, aside from the prohibitive cost of building the plant, the stripped-back water – though admittedly free of contaminants – …

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Crisis in Texas – Is Reverse Osmosis Water as Good as a Water Ionizer?

Posted by: Rhona Reid On October 3, 2017 7:00 am

Our thoughts are with all of those affected by Hurricane Harvey, and it’s wonderful to see the heroic relief efforts of individuals and the large-scale aid that has been arriving since the Tropical storm hit.  

Crisis is often followed by kindness.
Helping Those in Need

Among the companies delivering assistance – in this case 1 million bottles of water – is Nestlé, in an act of charity that will help to repair its image after recent negative publicity.  

Big Companies With Big Hearts

There was also a big-hearted offer from Blackwater Draw Brewing Company, promising that affected residents could collect as much water as they needed.  But this isn’t regular water – it’s reverse osmosis water, used in the brewing …

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