How RO Systems Treat Salt Water

Drinking salt water is never advisable but in places where clean, drinking water is scarce, it might be the only option. Salt naturally dehydrates the body which is why it would try to get rid of it. Lack of water will eventually lead to serious dehydration symptoms such as dry mouth, headaches, dizziness, rapid heartbeat and low blood pressure. In severe cases, it could even lead to kidney failure as the body can no longer produce urine. Fortunately, through today’s advancement in water treatment technologies, reverse osmosis (RO) systems can desalinate water for safe drinking. Here’s how:

Reverse Osmosis Systems Help with Water Shortage

Water is a necessity for life and industry. With the water shortage in California, people are looking for ways to get clean water. One of the solutions that shows promise is using reverse osmosis (RO). RO has been in use for desalinating seawater. It works by applying pressure on untreated water, pushing it through a fine membrane that allows water molecules to pass but not larger particles.

Filtration with Reverse Osmosis

Whether you are seeking to filter out contaminants in industrial fluid or purify water for drinking, reverse osmosis is an effective way to get the job done. The process can remove impurities a fraction of a micron in size by using pressure and specially designed membranes.