Are there Pharmaceuticals in our Drinking Water?

Drugs in the Water Recent events have led to a growing concern regarding trace pharmaceutical compounds found in drinking supplies across the United States. While pharmaceuticals have been detected in amounts far below the levels considered harmful to humans and there is no evidence demonstrating these pharmaceuticals pose a significant health risk to humans. Yet, we understand many consumers…

What is Reverse Osmosis and How Does it Work?

What is Reverse Osmosis? Reverse osmosis (RO) is an advanced water treatment process that purifies water by forcing it through a semi-permeable membrane designed to remove contaminants at a microscopic level. As water is pushed through this membrane under pressure, only pure water molecules are allowed to pass through, while dissolved solids, heavy metals, chemicals,…