Reverse Osmosis
- Bulky; not portable
- R.O. systems that are marketed as portable require a separate generator to pump water to the R.O. system
- Slower than a standard water filtration system
- R.O. does not ensure elimination of bacteria
- Produces a finite amount of water product per day
- Waste is a by-product of all reverse osmosis systems (A minimum of 4 gallons for every 1 gallon of clean water and up to 20 gallons per every gallon produced)
- Up to 5 filters must be changed every 6 months
- Many R.O. systems flush the waste water product into the hot water line which is then exposed to humans
- R.O. system membranes are prone to organic fouling
- After filtration with an R.O. system, water still runs the risk of contamination by running through pipes before reaching the end user
- Can produce "flat" tasting drinking water
- Waste water is flushed down the system
- Microscopic parasistes are normally removed through reverse osmosis, but ay tear or imperfection in the membrane will allow impurities to pass directly into the "clean" water supply
- Reverse osmosis systems are not rated to remove microorganisms unless an ultra-violet system is added
- Some reverse osmosis systems do not remove chlorine
- "Canister" type R.O. systems maintain the same filter housing year after year, subjecting it to constant high water pressure, water erosion, and wear from maintenance. Only the filter element is changed.
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Deionized (DI)
- Deionization is a physical process which uses specially-manufactured ion exchange resins which bind to and filter out the mineral salts from water. Water that has had the mineral ions removed.
- DI water is created by taking conventional water and exposing it to electrically charged resins that attract and bind to the salts, removing them from the water.
- Does not significantly remove uncharged organic molecules, viruses, or bacteria except by incidental trapping in the resin.
- Each gallon of DI water may require as much as 4-6 gallons of raw city grade water to manufacture.
- DI water must be continuously re-circulated in order to achieve the quality and purity levels.
- For those processes requiring DI water on a continuous basis, conventional systems must be duplexed so that one system can provide water while the other is regenerated. Duplexing adds cost, complexity, and size to conventional DI systems.
- Dead-legs must be avoided in plumbing-- stagnant regions will provide culture zone for bacterial growth.
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Ultraviolet Light
- Not used as a stand alone system - used in conjunction with water filtration systems
- Cumbersome to use
- Eliminates bacteria as long as the ultra-violet bulb is strong. There is no indicator when ultra-violet bulbs need to be changed
- Does not provide residual disinfection protection downstream
- Bacteria can be hidden or shaded from UV light, avoiding disinfection
- Bacteria withstand considerably more ultraviolet irradiation in water than in dry air. E.coli, for example, (common in the water of unprotected catchment systems), requires more UV exposure for their destruction in water than in dry air. In either case, the germicidal radiation must strike a microorganism to destroy it. This requires that the water be clear enough to allow transmission of an adequate quantity of UV energy.
- Water that is naturally turbid, or that has become turbid from corrosion products formed during storage in steel tanks and liners, should be filtered before UV purification. A 5-micron filter prior to the UV lamp is recommended.
- UV systems vary dramatically depending on size and power
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Ozorinse System
- Unrivaled portability - (Just 9 lbs. - 12" x 6" x 7").
- Ozonation is the most effective bacteria killing method available.
- The Ozorinse System is up to 3,200 times more effective than chlorine in killing germs.
- Ozorinse System operates off very low power (30 Watts).
- Water flow is instant at 0.5 to 1.5 gallons per minute.
- Zero-waste product - The Ozorinse System has a 1 to 1 instant water ratio.
- Ozorinse System reduces lead and pathogens including salmonella and E.coli.
- The Ozorinse System has anti-microbial properties which disinfect while providing a pure water source.
- Has bacteria killing capabilities immediately out of the faucet.
- Ideal for disinfecting and cleaning surfaces and raw foods.
- Using cold water disinfecting rinse can reduce hot water energy costs.
- State-of-the-art L.E.D. readout built into the Ozorinse System makes operation simple.
- Versatility (The Ozorinse System is adaptable to electrical outlet, generator, car battery or solar source).
- One single filter cartridge vs. multiple filters for other systems.
- Filter options provide 1,250 to 15,000 gallons of filtration before replacement.
- Fresh tasting water.
- Eliminates the need and expense of bottled waters.
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