Can Health Problems Be Alleviated by Home Reverse Osmosis Systems

December 2nd, 2008

by Peter Patterson

Many wonder if it is possible to correct health ailments through reverse osmosis (RO) water treatment? The problems with reverse osmosis systems require a little time to explain, so please bare with me.

Reverse Osmosis is the first step of a process that can be taken to reduce contaminants found in surface and groundwater. It is not the only needed step and in many cases, it’s not necessary at all. Another major problem with home reverse osmosis systems is related to cost. Not only are the units quite expensive to purchase but also they are expensive to maintain and operate. They require a considerable amount of electricity, so you can expect utility bills go up. They create gallons of wasted water, so you can expect water and sewage bills may go up.

I believe that everyone needs to use a water purification system, but the price of reverse osmosis purification systems may make people think that purification is unaffordable. Especially, when there are far better products in the market that are much cheaper. The people who sell these reverse osmosis home units make it seem that there is no other option available, when the fact is there are better options.

If you are trying to correct your health problems through reverse osmosis, I need to ask a question. What is your condition? Of course, you can’t answer, so let me give you some examples.

If you need a kidney dialysis and you find yourself addressing your health problems through reverse osmosis, because the system is used to remove impurities (urea) from your blood stream. If you are suffering from any other condition, there is no way to address your health problems through reverse osmosis. Especially, when it comes to drinking water, the system of reverse osmosis might even worsen your condition.

Reverse osmosis is a process to remove minerals. These are often referred to as electrolytes. We need our daily dietary minerals to remain healthy but these are good for our nutrition.

The electrolyte balance allows the cells of the body to remain well hydrated. Drinking distilled water is definitely not hydrating. An easier way to explain this is that the water from a reverse osmosis purifying system is similar to a distiller. The problem with home reverse osmosis systems is that they remove all of the natural occurring minerals in ground water.

But the biggest problem with reverse osmosis is that it does not remove chemical contaminants that come from chlorine or byproducts unless additional steps are added to the process. Manufacturers are now including granulated carbon as a final step to reduce chemical content. And in this respect, the problem with home reverse osmosis systems is indeed tremendous.

Some of the chemical contaminants that are present in our surface and groundwater can be removed by granulated carbon. A multi-media block is needed, in addition to the granulated carbon, if you want to remove all the contaminants. But again, why add more to the cost that you will pay for a reverse osmosis system, the wasted water and electricity when you can purchase an affordable purification system that removes lead, cysts and thousands of chemical contaminants. You simply don’t need a reverse osmosis system at all.

I hope by knowing the problems with home reverse osmosis systems, you’ll see that it’s not going to cure any health problems, it can possibly worsen a condition. But fortunately, there are other alternatives out there.

By not purchasing a reverse osmosis system but an alternative and newer technology-based water purification system at a fraction of the price of an RO system, you not only save money but also save the environment. But most of all, giving you the opportunity to drink safe, clean water.

About the Author:
Peter Patterson is a health researcher and specializes on water purification. He currently is a contributing editor for The Truth About Water Filters, a site that offers consumer guidance on the best countertop water filter for your home and much more.

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