RO is powerful, but it’s not a magician. It doesn’t remove all contaminants. For instance, it struggles with volatile organic compounds (think gasoline-like molecules) and some pesticides. That’s why many systems add a carbon filter before the membrane.
Also, RO strips out healthy minerals like calcium and magnesium. Some people call this “dead water,” but it’s not that serious. You can always add a remineralization filter to put good stuff back in. It’s like the system says, “Oops, sorry—here’s your calcium back.”
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But honestly? If you’re eating a balanced diet, you won’t miss those minerals. Your water is now a blank canvas. Drink it, cook with it, or just stare at it and marvel at science.
