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Susan P ...'s avatar

Informative article - thank you much. We've been using an R/O system for years. We also have gifted our adult children r/o units for their homes. Blessings & gratitude ...

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John1200's avatar

RO filter membranes are plastic, and there is a chance for microplastics in their output.

Regarding chlorine in water treatment, chlorine dioxide is often preferred over hypochlorite in water treatment because it is more effective at killing bacteria and viruses, especially in the presence of organic matter, and it produces fewer harmful by-products. Chlorine dioxide does not produce THMs or HAAs. Instead, it breaks down into chlorite and chlorate, which are present in much lower concentrations and are easier to manage. This reduction in harmful byproducts not only improves the safety of treated water but also reduces the environmental impact of the water treatment process. Additionally, chlorine dioxide is less corrosive and maintains its efficacy across a wider pH range compared to hypochlorite.

Chlorine dioxide can also correct rouleaux aggregations of rbc's when consumed at appropriate concentration.

Distillation may be the preferred method for making water for drinking and cooking.

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