Whole home filtration systems are designed to filter specific contaminants from the water used throughout your entire house. In contrast, reverse osmosis (RO) systems focus on reducing a broad range of contaminants specifically from drinking water.
Installation Location:
Whole Home Filter: Installed at the point of entry, such as the main water line, filtering all water entering your home. This ensures clean water for showers, appliances, faucets, and more.
Reverse Osmosis System: Installed at the point of use, typically under the kitchen sink, to provide safe, fresh-tasting drinking water.
Contaminant Removal:
Whole Home Filter: Targets specific contaminants to improve overall water quality throughout the house.
Reverse Osmosis System: Utilizes a high-quality RO membrane to reduce a wider variety of contaminants, including those smaller in size, ensuring superior drinking water quality.
The primary distinction between whole home filtration and reverse osmosis lies in the advanced RO membrane, which offers enhanced contaminant reduction compared to standard whole home filters.