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Q: Does reverse osmosis remove bacteria? Cryptosporidium? Viruses?
Reverse osmosis membranes will virtually eliminate most chemicals, bacteria, viruses and
parasites such as Cryptosporidium from the water. Where these conditions exist, pre-filters and
other system components located before the membrane will become contaminated from exposure
to them. Cross contamination of the entire system may occur when the membrane or filters are
changed or disturbed. Vectapure II and WR2 RO models have incorporated the ability to flood the
RO system, right up to the kitchen sink faucet, with chlorinated water to allow a periodic
disinfection of the unit, usually at the time that the prefilter cartridges are changed.
Make sure
that you carefully follow the maintenance and sani-purging instructions provided.
!
THIS REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER SYSTEM IS DESIGNED ONLY TO IMPROVE AESTHETIC
PROPERTIES AND IS NOT DESIGNED TO ACT AS A PRIMARY BARRIER TO WATERBORNE
MICROBIOLOGICAL
OR
TOXIC
CHEMICAL
CONTAMINATION.
WHERE
THESE
CONDITIONS MAY EXIST CONSULT A WATER PROFESSIONAL TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT
RAW WATER PRE-TREATMENT AND DISINFECTION.
!
WATERITE RO SYSTEMS ARE TO BE OPERATED ONLY WITH A SAFE, CHLORINATED
RAW WATER SOURCE
. THIS IS NECESSARY TO PERIODICALLY PURGE AND FLUSH THE
SYSTEM WITH WATER THAT HAS A CHLORINE RESIDUAL TO SANITIZE PARTS OF THE
SYSTEM THAT NORMALLY ARE EXPOSED TO WATER THAT HAS BEEN DECHLORINATED
AND MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION. FOLLOW SANI-PURGE
AND FLUSH INSTRUCTIONS AND CHANGE FILTER CARTRIDGES AT RECOMMENDED
INTERVALS.
Q: What other contaminants does reverse osmosis remove?
The combined filtering and RO processes in your system will remove more than 98% of many
organic compounds, including THMs (chloroforms), DBCP, lindane, TCE (trichloroethylene), PCE
(tetrachloroethylene), carbon tetrachloride and chlorine. Conservatively, Vectapure™ TFC
membranes will remove the following percentages of contaminates: Barium 97%, Potassium 92%,
Bicarbonate 94%, Radium 97%, Cadmium 97%, Selenium 97%, Calcium 97%, Silicates 96%,
Chromium 92%, Silver 85%, Copper 97%, Sodium 92%, Detergents 97%, Strontium 97%, Fluoride
90%, Sulphates 97%, Lead 97%, PCBs 97%, Magnesium 97%, Insecticides 97%, Nickel 97%,
Herbicides 97%, Nitrates 80%, Total Dissolved Solids 97%.
Q: What does RO treated drinking water taste like?
As most of the chemicals, organics and minerals are removed, your water will taste similar to
distilled water or low-mineral bottled water. Most people enjoy the natural flavour and the soft
texture. You will immediately notice that brewed coffee and juices from concentrate have a greatly
enhanced taste and aroma.
