How does an R.O. work?

Water EducationWater System Buyer’s Guide
Written By Kasidy Kersey

Houston homeowners face a unique set of water challenges from chlorine and chloramines to dissolved solids and aging pipes. Even if your water is “safe,” it often isn’t clean, and you can taste the difference every time you pour a glass.

That’s why more Houston families are turning to reverse osmosis (R.O.) for their drinking and cooking water. R.O. provides a level of purity that pitchers, faucet filters, and whole-home systems simply cannot match.

How does an RO work and is it really worth it?!

1. Removes Contaminants Other Filters Can’t Touch

Reverse osmosis removes contaminants at the molecular level, providing bottled-quality water straight from your kitchen sink.

R.O. reduces or removes:

  • Chlorine and chloramines

  • Fluoride

  • PFAS (“forever chemicals”)

  • Lead, arsenic, chromium, copper

  • Nitrates and nitrites

  • Microplastics

  • Dissolved salts and minerals

  • Pesticides and industrial chemicals

This is especially important in Houston, where both surface water and groundwater sources can carry a wide range of dissolved contaminants.

2. Safest Water for Infants, Kids, and Immunocompromised Individuals

Families often choose R.O. because it provides the cleanest possible water for:

  • Baby formula

  • Pregnant mothers

  • Immunocompromised individuals

  • Anyone with autoimmune or inflammatory conditions

R.O. removes more than taste and odor, it creates water with significantly reduced chemical load, offering peace of mind.

3. Eliminates the Need for Bottled Water

Houston families routinely spend hundreds (sometimes thousands) per year on bottled water.
R.O. gives you the same purity without:

  • The cost

  • The plastic waste

  • The storage

  • The constant hauling from the store

The switch typically pays for itself in under a year.

4. Cooking Tastes Better

If you cook often, R.O. is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your meals.

Clean water improves:

  • Coffee and tea

  • Soups and pasta

  • Vegetables

  • Homemade baby food

  • Smoothies

  • Ice

5. Perfect Water for Ice Makers and Refrigerators

Without R.O., ice often carries chemicals, minerals, and a slight “tap water” taste.

With R.O., you get:

  • Clear ice

  • Better flavor

  • No chlorine smell

  • No dissolved solids trapped in cubes

We can add a filter to your refrigerator so every glass of water and every ice cube is ultra-clean.

6. Protects Your Health From Houston’s Water Additives

Houston uses chlorine and chloramines to disinfect the water. While necessary, these chemicals:

  • Affect taste

  • Dry the skin and hair

  • Form unwanted byproducts

  • Can irritate sensitive stomachs

R.O. removes the residual chlorine/chloramine taste for good.

7. The Best Water for Coffee, Tea, and Hydration

R.O. water is naturally crisp, neutral, and refreshing. If you’re trying to drink more water, this makes it easier.

Many homeowners say they drink twice as much water after adding an R.O. system simply because it tastes better.

8. Works With Both City Water and Well Water

R.O. is highly effective for:

  • Houston municipal water

  • Private wells

  • Homes with high TDS

  • Homes with iron, sulfur, or sediment (with proper pre-treatment)

Why Environmental ProTech

Our team has spent over 30 years installing reverse osmosis systems for Houston families. We customize each setup to match:

  • Your home’s pressure

  • Your water quality

  • Your kitchen layout

  • Your family’s water usage

You get pure, clean drinking water designed specifically for YOU.

Call 281-495-4420 or complete the form below for a quote on your reverse osmosis!

PS. We have over 30 years experience in bringing clean water to the Houston Homeowners. Our reviews speak for themselves! If you want clean drinking water from your faucet, contact us at 281-495-4420 to schedule your free water test today.

Sources & Further Reading

Kasidy Kersey
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