Tampa Reverse Osmosis Filters

Yes, chromium six (or hexavalent chromium) has recently been discovered in limited amounts in some water supplies. Chromium six is suspected of being a carcinogen, and should not be ingested at amounts above the federally mandated limits.  We have never been alarmists, but if you are concerned about the quality of the water you drink, you might want to consider a reverse osmosis system.  Reverse Osmosis is the only readily available system that removes up to 97% of Chromium-6. You can read more about it here.

Reverse osmosis is a sophisticated multi-stage filtration system that is capable of removing up to 97% of all the dissolved minerals from your water.  It is designed to make water that is at least as good as the water you buy in bottles.  Many times, it’s even better.  This reduces waste in landfills by using less bottled water, making reverse osmosis environmentally friendly. You can read more about it here.

Yes – The Culligan RO system uses multiple processes including Reverse Osmosis to make great tasting, low sodium drinking water. Reverse Osmosis removes about 97% of the TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) including salt and sodium from the water. Read the labels on bottled water and you will discover reverse osmosis is the same process used by most bottlers … so in effect … you really are getting … “bottled water without the bottle”.

Refrigerator filters are typically just carbon, and while carbon filtered water is better than no treatment at all, it is limited in what it can remove. Only reverse osmosis is capable of removing dissolved minerals and chemicals from your water. You can read more about this subject here.

Filtered water and purified water are not quite the same thing. Filtered water may still contain minerals or other dissolved solids while having been purged from sediment, chlorine and other contaminants. Purified water may have been deionized or distilled to contain the highest level of purity. Culligan’s reverse osmosis systems remove 99% of all contaminants. Your water still may contain trace amounts of minerals.

Ion exchange filters are different than reverse osmosis filters. RO filters are a semi-permeable membrane that helps to remove contaminants, including bacteria, viruses, chlorine and other dissolved solids. Ion exchange filters work with a resin bed in Culligan Water Softeners. They remove minerals such as magnesium or calcium and replace them with sodium or potassium ions.

Reverse osmosis is an effective method of removing lead. If you live in an area where the water supply is known to be contaminated with lead, or your home’s piping system may have lead fixtures, schedule a FREE water test today.

Reverse osmosis is effective in removing chlorine from water. Chlorine is added to municipal water systems to disinfect the water from germs and contamination, but can alter the taste and odor of your tap water. Many people find this unpleasant. Reverse osmosis can take care of this.

A reverse osmosis system is effective in treating and removing nitrates from your home’s water supply. The results may vary depending on the levels of nitrates in your water, and you should get your water tested by a Culligan expert to determine if a typical RO filter would work, or if a more advanced level filter is needed.

Culligan recommends replacing your pre-filters and post-filters at least once a year, depending on your usage. The membrane filter, which is the main filter of your system, may last longer. Culligan offers RO filter maintenance services so you don’t have to worry about these issues. Customize your schedule to suit your needs and enjoy the best tasting water!

Generally, an RO filter can be installed within one day. This assumes connecting the system to water source and faucet is for a standard under-sink household application. Ensuring the system is properly calibrated is important, and you should not try to install Culligan Reverse Osmosis Filtration Systems without a licensed expert.