If you read the paper or watch the local news, you’ve undoubtedly heard of the impurities found in local Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia tap water. Even though it is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency, many harmful chemicals and impurities are found in tap water. Lucky for you, you have a choice when it comes to the water you drink. If you’re worried about drinking chlorine (added to tap water to kill bacteria), lead (from the pipes tap water travels through), traces of medicine (unfiltered from wastewater) or other impurities, consider switching to bottled water.
The bottled water from Endless Waters, a local Maryland, DC and Virginia water delivery company goes through a ten step purification process that includes running the water through a purification system known as “reverse osmosis.” During reverse osmosis, almost all impurities are removed, resulting in a 99.9% pure bottle of water – purer than most other bottled water companies out there!
What is Reverse Osmosis?
Reverse osmosis is just what you would think – the reverse flow of osmosis. Instead of water molecules being pushed from higher concentration to lower concentration, pressure is exerted to the lower concentration of water molecules, pushing the molecules from an area of lower concentration to an area of high concentration. When the molecules are pushed, they pass through a semi-permeable membrane. This membrane captures all of the molecules that are larger than a water molecule, separating the pure water from any contaminants and impurities.
The History of Reverse Osmosis
Using reverse osmosis to purify water began over 50 years ago when scientists discovered that they could use that process to desalinate or remove salts from ocean and brackish waters. Now, reverse osmosis is used for water purification in the military, NASA research and locally to purify tap water for drinking and equipment uses.
What Impurities are Removed with Reverse Osmosis?
If you are looking for ultra purified water, you have options. For instance, you can purchase a reverse osmosis unit and attach it to a sink in order to have pure drinking water at the flip of a faucet. However, these units can be a costly investment combining the price of the machine, installation, electricity, water usage and maintenance.
Another option for ultra purified water is to find a bottled water company that uses reverse osmosis in their purifying process and purchase water from them.
If you live in Maryland, Virginia or Washington D.C., and are looking for ultra purified water for your home or office, call Endless Waters. We have affordable packages and guarantee clean, fresh water when you need it!
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