Water Filtration Facts You Should Know

• Microplastics, carcinogens, pesticides, and chemicals are increasing in our water supply.
• Over 90% of U.S. water meets established water quality standards — but are those standards high enough?
• No single filter removes all contaminants.
• Over-filtration can allow bacteria growth in older pipes if too much chlorine is removed.
• Reverse Osmosis (RO) is the purest form of filtration but also removes beneficial minerals.
• Most essential minerals can still be obtained through food.
• Alkalinity boosters are simple to install and maintain.

What Kind of Water User Are You?

1. Soft water for skin, hair, and less buildup on surfaces
2. Pure drinking water
3. Tap water users with no extra filtration
4. Bottled water for drinking, tap for everything else

Why I Switched to Reverse Osmosis (RO)

I used to be in category 3—tap water was fine with me—until I spoke with a friend who works in water treatment for a city in South Orange County...

“RO systems are getting pretty inexpensive,” he told me.

That was enough for me to take action.

My RO Installation Experience

• Installed systems for myself and my mom
• Compact units available
• No longer require huge multi-component setups
• Many include instant hot water
• Installable in a day

The Pros and Cons of Reverse Osmosis

Pros:

• Extremely high filtration quality
• Removes PFAS, chlorine, lead, arsenic, total dissolved solids, and more
• New models use far less water than older RO systems
• Cleaner, better-tasting water

Cons:

• Some water is wasted during the filtering process
• Also removes beneficial minerals (minor concern if you eat well)
• Not all contaminants (like certain microbes/gases) are removed

For a full breakdown of filtration methods, visit EGR.org.

Other Water System Options We Can Help With

• Whole house water softeners
• Water conditioners
• In-home consultations to assess your needs and plumbing setup
• Personalized system planning

Final Thoughts

Whether you're a bottled water loyalist or a tap-water skeptic, filtration systems can bring peace of mind. From compact RO units to full-house softeners, there’s a system for everyone — and we’re here to help you find it.