Reverse Osmosis System Indianapolis
We install point-of-use reverse osmosis systems in Indianapolis homes: filtered drinking water at the kitchen sink. RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane to reduce dissolved solids. It is the right tool when the complaint is drinking-water taste and quality rather than scale.
What RO does and does not do
A reverse osmosis system pushes water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects a large share of dissolved solids. The CDC notes RO systems remove some chemicals including lead, copper, chromium, chloride, and sodium. The result is a noticeable change in drinking-water taste for most households.
RO is point-of-use by design. It treats the water at one fixture, usually the kitchen sink, not the whole house. It is slower than a tap and stores treated water in a small tank, which is why it suits drinking and cooking rather than showers and laundry.
It is also not a softener. RO will not protect your water heater from scale, because it only treats what passes through that one fixture. Homes with very hard water commonly run a softener for the house and an RO unit at the sink.
When an RO system is the right call
- You want better-tasting drinking and cooking water specifically.
- You are buying bottled water for drinking and want to stop.
- You want to reduce total dissolved solids at the tap you drink from.
What RO removes
The CDC summarizes what reverse osmosis systems do and do not reduce in home drinking water.
Does RO replace a water softener?
No. An RO unit treats one fixture; a softener treats the whole house. RO will not stop scale from forming in your water heater or on your fixtures, because that water never passes through the membrane. In hard-water areas the two are complementary, not alternatives.
What is TDS and why does it matter?
Total dissolved solids is the combined measure of dissolved inorganic and organic substances in water. The EPA sets a secondary standard for TDS at 500 mg/L, a non-enforceable guideline aimed at aesthetic effects like taste, rather than a health limit. RO is the common point-of-use method for lowering it.
Where does the system go?
Typically under the kitchen sink, with a dedicated faucet at the countertop and a drain connection. We confirm the layout and the available space before installing.
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Thanks, we have your details. We will reach out to talk through your water and schedule a visit. If you would rather talk now, call or text us at (765) 703-5012.
Want better drinking water at the sink?
Tell us what you are tasting and where. We will tell you whether RO is the right fix for it.
Call (765) 703-5012