Reverse Osmosis Systems – small to large
Reverse Osmosis filtration systems start at 50 GPD (gallons per day) and can be designed to handle thousands of gallons of water per day in commercial to heavy industrial applications.
We can analyze your system needs and recommend the best system to meet your needs. A small residence with 2-4 people may be fine with a 50 or 100 GPD system, depending on the water consumption of the people in the home. Commercial operations, however, would require a larger system.
The name may sound technical, but osmosis is a natural organic phenomenon that occurs in nature on an everyday basis. RO systems force water under pressure through a semi-permeable membrane and a series of pre-filters then into a storage tank that holds the treated water until it’s needed. A dedicated external faucet is included so that the stored water is only used when desired.
- RO system filter modules include
- A pre-filter that captures larger particles, chlorine and other substances
- A semi-permeable membrane filter that captures finer contaminates
- An activated carbon filter that takes care of residual taste, odor and additional organic contaminates.
- RO systems reduce bacteria, cysts, sediment, chemicals, lead & other heavy metals, dissolved solids, chlorine taste and odors.
- Maintenance includes periodic replacement of the pre-filter, semi-permeable membrane and activated carbon filter cartridges.
No matter what size system you need, there is one for everyone one and with our design capabilities, we can design the perfect RO filtration system for you!
50 GPD – 4 Stage RO system
100 GPD – 5 stage RO system
Drainless RO system
2200 GPD RO system
57,000 GPD RO system
Custom design systems larger than 57000 GPD
Our complete testing service can tell us what is needed to purify your water. All RO systems are customizable, to meet the daily water requirement. We closely work with residential, commercial, and industrial customers to find out their needs then, design a system to exceed their requirements.
We also carry…..
Inline Water Filter, Conditioner and Purifiers
Inline filters are installed between the line carrying water to your faucet and the faucet itself. These filters come packed with filtration media or membranes that trap contaminants while maintaining normal water flow.
- Water Filter cartridges are best for reducing bacteria, cysts, chemicals and chlorine taste & odor.
- Water Conditioner cartridges have the added benefit of also reducing sediment and heavy metals such as lead.
- Water Purifier cartridges reduce chemicals, chlorine taste & odor with the added benefit of an ultra-filtration membrane for retention of bacteria, cysts & viruses.
- Kits are available that allow the filters to be connected to a separate, dedicated drinking water faucet.
- Maintenance includes periodic changing of the filter cartridges.
AquaTek Pro Water Purification Product solutions are custom configured to meet your specific needs. An AquaTek Pro Water Purification Technician will visit your home to conduct a water quality test and site assessment that includes:
- Testing Water Quality for Hardness (calcium & magnesium), Iron, Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S) and Acidity (pH).
- Assessing the results of water tested by an independent laboratory for microbial, organic, inorganic or mineral contamination or substances.
- Performing a visual inspection of the structure’s plumbing and water consuming fixtures and appliances.
- Determine your average water demand based on the number of people in the home and water consuming fixtures and appliances. Your water utility bill showing cu/ft used for the prior 3 months can also be used to determine your average water demand.
What about pH
There is a bit of misinformation floating around the internet stating, R/O water is bad for you; this information is inaccurate. Reverse Osmosis systems remove a large amount of impurities from the water and this is a good thing. pH should always be checked when considering an R/O system. A 100 gallon per day R/O membrane can reduce the pH of the water by .1 so, if your water going into the R/O system is 8.4, a drop to 8.3 is expected. The larger the membrane is, the more the pH will be effected. pH is the main concern with R/O systems.
A pH of 8.4 is an optimal pH for everyday drinking water and there have been many tests that reveal, slightly higher pH levels of drinking water is beneficial. Some companies will install a canister of calcite after an R/O. Calcite is a neutralizer meaning, it will help to raise the pH of water that is acidic which, is below 7, back to 7 but, will not raise it above neutral 7. Simple addition of baking soda (1/4 tspn to 1 gallon water) or pickling lime, will raise the pH of water above 7. People on low sodium diets need to consult their doctor for the best solution to raising their pH above 7.
Fresh lemon juice, even though lemon juice is acidic, is converted by the body to a higher pH once consumed. When you drink lemon juice, your body metabolizes the citric acid in it but, most of the mineral content doesn’t get metabolized, instead those alkaline minerals are discharged in your urine. As a result, your urine pH rises. lemon juice contains calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus. Those four minerals are what makes lemon juice, raise the pH of your urine. People with stomach issues which, have a problem with citric acid may opt for the baking soda or pickling lime solution.
Other water purifiers
A word about De-ionizers. We do not believe drinking DE-ionized water is beneficial. De-ionizing water means you are changing the positive and negative ions of the water to neutral. This will eventually lead to the potential of having electrolyte issues so, we do not sell them or recommend their use.
Another solution to pure drinking water is distillation. However, distillers are expensive to purchase, maintain due to calcification and requires electricity to generate the steam required for this type of system. The electricity consumed by the distiller often places the price per gallon of processed water into an undesirable price point compared to an R/O system which, can purify water for pennies per gallon.
We always say, “Any filtration is better than, none!” and we really mean that! If all you can afford is a small carbon filter that, is certainly better than using nothing! If you would like your water tested, let us know or you can do it yourself. Test kits are available and are easy to use.
An AquaTek Pro Water Purification Professional will analyze the test results and make recommendations on the type and size of equipment that will best take care of your water quality problems. A system can be designed which, will fit your lifestyle and save you money. Depending on the test results additional equipment such as a Water Softener, Iron & H₂S Filters, Whole House Filters, or Scale Control Devices may also be recommended. Whole house filtration is affordable and with quality equipment, is a huge savings over buying bottled water. You can save thousands of dollars every year by filtering your own water!