As of 2023, more than 90% of Americans say they filter their drinking water at home, a rising trend. When asked why they chose to start filtering their water, 31% said it’s because they believe it to be healthier, while 52% said it’s because they want to be more environmentally friendly. However, if they are choosing to filter through a reverse osmosis (RO) water system, their assumptions may not be correct.
RO water systems may not be the clean water solution that they’re often billed as. In this article, we’ll unpack how RO water systems work, why they can actually harm your health and the environment, and better alternatives, like hydrogen water.
