Reverse osmosis is a way to clean and purify drinking water. It uses a special membrane with tiny holes in it. And as water goes through that membrane, it blocks molecules and other larger particles. That way only pure, toxin-free water reaches your lips.

RO filters remove a wide range of contaminants, including heavy metals lead and arsenic; chemicals like chlorine and fluoride; PFAS (or "forever chemicals"); microplastics; cysts like bacteria and microorganism; and a whole host of particulates like dirt, salt, and rust.

Of course! Water purified by reverse osmosis is free from harmful contaminants and impurities. That's what makes it one of the purest forms of drinking water available. Unlike "filtered" water that still contain toxins, just at reduced levels.

For the most part, you'll only need to replace RO filters every 6 months. And the RO membrane- where all the purification happens- only needs to be swapped out once a year! Plus, replacements are inexpensive and easy to install. Just like other filters, only much more effective.

Not at all! In fact, we offer step-by-step instructions on how to install any of our RO systems. It requires a basic knowledge of your sink, a few tools, and a little time. In most cases, they can be installed in as little as an hour.

And maintenance is quick, simple, and only needs to be done every 6-12 months! Much easier and longer lasting than other filters.

Absolutely. You see, your water tastes and smell funny because of contaminants. Specifically chlorine, organic compounds (like dyes), particulats (like salt and dirt), and other impurities.

Reverse osmosis completely scrubs your water of those contaminants before you drink them. That way you're left with delicious, odor-free water instead of "filtered" water with those compounds still in it.

Reverse osmosis removes minerals from water, but that's not a bad thing. And there's two reasons for that:

1. Reverse osmosis eliminates the risk of too many minerals in your water, beneficial or not (and most aren't).

2. Only a miniscule amount of your minerals are taken in by water. Most times you get them from your food. So while it's important to consume beneficial minerals, you don't need them in your water.

It definitely can! Reverse osmosis systems can filter out the microorganisms, heavy minerals, and metals associated with well water. That way you can hydrate worry-free.

Moreover, RO systems can be used with heavily treated city water to reduce contaminant levels, too. So no matter what your water source is, reverse osmosis will purify it fast.

There are two major difference between RO filters and run-of-the-mill filters we commonly see:

1. RO systems remove 99.9% of contaminants fro16m your water. Standard filters only reduce them, essentially masking the problem instead of improving it.

2. RO systems eliminate a huge range of contaminantes, from microorganisms to microplastics and everything in between. Standard filters can only reduce a limited amount of contaminants, mostly lead, chlorine, and dirt.

Nope! RO systems are all pressure-operated. Meaning once your water's flowing through the system, gravity takes care of the whole process.

Now, if you have low water pressure, NU Aqua Reverse Osmosis Systems come with an optional booster pump to accellerate waterflow. And to eliminate certain virsus and microorganisms, NU Aqua Systems have an optional UV-light powered filter. Both of these add-on's will require electricity.

However, these add-on's are necessary for all homes. So with the exception of a select few, RO systems at large require no electricity to operate.