Most people are familiar with reverse osmosis systems that install underneath a kitchen sink.
These systems provide filtered water for drinking and cooking from one dedicated faucet.
But what if you want that same type of water throughout your entire home?
That is where a whole house reverse osmosis system comes in.
Instead of treating water at just one faucet, a whole house RO system treats the water before it gets distributed throughout your home.
A traditional residential reverse osmosis system is usually installed under the kitchen sink.
It treats water used for things like:
A whole house reverse osmosis system takes that concept much further.
The system treats water before it reaches the faucets and fixtures throughout your home.
That means you can have RO-treated water available for much more than just drinking and cooking.
With a properly designed whole house RO system, treated water can be available when you are:
For homeowners who want a high level of water treatment throughout the house, whole house reverse osmosis can be an option worth considering.
The biggest difference is where the water gets treated.
An under-sink RO system normally treats water at one location.
For most homes, that means a dedicated faucet at the kitchen sink.
This can be a good choice when your main goal is improving the water you drink and cook with.
A whole house system treats water before it travels through the home.
This allows RO-treated water to reach multiple fixtures rather than just one drinking-water faucet.
The system itself is also much larger than an under-sink unit and normally requires additional equipment and enough space for the complete setup.
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A whole house reverse osmosis system is not automatically the right choice for every homeowner.
In many homes, another type of water treatment system combined with an under-sink RO system may make more sense.
The right system depends on your water and what you are trying to accomplish.
That is why we recommend testing your water before deciding which equipment you need.
A whole house reverse osmosis setup is more involved than placing a small filtration system under your sink.
The RO unit works alongside other components to create a complete system capable of supplying treated water throughout the home.
You also need enough space for the equipment.
Every home is different, which is why the system should be designed around your home’s water conditions, available space and water usage.
If you are considering a whole house RO system, the first step should not be buying equipment.
The first step should be understanding your water.
A water test can help determine what is in your water and what type of treatment makes sense for your home.
Sometimes whole house reverse osmosis may be the right answer.
Other times, a different filtration system or an under-sink RO system can solve the problem without installing a full whole-house system.
PB Water Softening installs residential water treatment systems throughout Northern New Jersey, including whole house water treatment and reverse osmosis systems.
We can test your water, explain what we find and help you determine which type of system makes sense for your home.
Don’t guess about your water.
Schedule a free water test with PB Water Softening and find out what treatment options are right for your home.
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