Some people say RO water is “dead.” They claim it leaches minerals from your body. Is that true? Eh, not really. Your body doesn’t work like a straw. But it’s a fun rumor to bring up at parties.
What RO does remove is bacteria and viruses. Up to 99% of them. So if you’re camping near a questionable stream, RO is your best friend. It’s like a water filter and a doctor rolled into one.
It also removes sulfates. Which is nice because too many sulfates give you… well, digestive issues. You know. Tummy trouble. RO spares you that drama.
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Let’s Talk About What It Can’t Remove
I promised honesty, right? RO can’t remove dissolved gases like radon or some VOCs. Those little buggers slip through. You might need an activated carbon filter for that. Teamwork makes the dream work.
It also doesn’t remove chloramines on its own. Chloramines are what some cities use instead of chlorine. They’re clingy. You need a special filter for those. But again, that’s why you buy a whole system.
And it won’t remove truly dissolved particles smaller than 0.0001 microns. But that’s like saying a net can’t catch a neutrino. Who cares? You’re not drinking neutrinos.
