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Water Softeners VS RO Systems: Which One Is Better?
Buyer's Guides · by Dr. Jonathan Doyle · 2/1/2024

Water Softeners VS RO Systems: Which One Is Better?

Pressure is used in the reverse osmosis (RO) process to push water through a semipermeable membrane. Due to the pressure-induced concentration gradient, all dissolved solids are left behind and water molecules are forced through the membrane. Reverse osmosis membranes are made to let water molecules flow through while holding onto bigger particles and dissolved solids. When reverse osmosis systems are turned on, pressure is used to make a concentration difference across the membrane.