Regarding the removal of microcystin (the toxic produced by cyanobacteria which is highly prevalent in our raw water supply) it can be removed by reverse osmosis. The report from the United States Environmental Protection Agency can be read here.
According to the report “Nanofiltration and reverse osmosis are effective in removing cylindrospermopsin and microcystin. However, site specific tests are recommended as removal efficiency depends on the membrane pore size distribution and water quality.”
Under the Counter Reverse Osmosis System provides safe, pure water using Reverse Osmosis Technology. It’s capable of removing over 90% of total dissolved solids, 100% of all organics and 100% of all bacteria.
System installs neatly under the sink. Comes with long reach faucet, storage tank, and necessary installation hardware.
Stage 1: 5 microns sediment pre-filter
Stage 2: Activated Carbon pre-filter
Stage 3: Carbon block pre-filter
Stage 4: 50 GPD TFC Reverse Osmosis Membrane
Stage 5: Inline GAC filter
Stage 6: Mineraliser
6 Stage Filtration
190 Liters Per Day
Long Reach Chrome Faucet
12 Liter Storage Tank
All hardware included
Water purification is one of the quickest and simplest modifications one can make to improve quality of life. There are many methods for achieving this, each with its own pros and cons. Reverse osmosis is one of several popular filtration methods. Below are several advantages that make reverse osmosis a compelling choice.
The pores through which reverse osmosis filters water are microscopic, much finer than those found with most other commercial methods. As such, RO eliminates many contaminants that other methods would simply pass through, vastly improving the taste and health of the filtered water. Whereas other methods ignore chlorine and other additives, RO easily removes these, even trapping ions and other microscopic particles.
My name is Nellie du Preez and I am a very satisfied customer of SA Water Purifiers.
In November 2011 I bought a six stage Reverse Osmosis system from SA Water purifier and they also installed the system at my home in Pretoria successfully. I am very happy with the quality of pure water that the Six stage Reverse Osmosis system provides to my family and myself, also for the fact that good minerals like Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium and Potassium are added back to the already purified water before we drink it by the sixth stage of the system.
In fact my comment to Mario Human when he called me to enquire about my satisfaction about it was that it works one hundred percent for us.
I will advise anyone to not only consider but acquire such a six stage Reverse Osmosis from SA Water Purifiers at any time to ensure the wellbeing and good health for their families
Nellie du Preez
It is effective at removing as much as 90% of the contaminants found in home drinking water, thus empowering you as a consumer to decide what man-made chemicals you wish to consume. Aluminum, Arsenic, Asbestos, Atrazine, Benzene, Chlorides, Chlorine, Copper, Cryptosporidium, Cyanide, Fluoride, Giardia, Lead, Mercury, Nitrates, Radium, Radon, Silver, Sodium, Sulfide and Trichloroethylene are just some of the contaminants reverse osmosis can remove from the water you live and work with every day. Many of these are missed by simpler processes that pressurize water through coarse filters.
The system also contributes to immune system efficiency. By eliminating microscopic contaminants from the water supply from which you drink, cook and clean, harmful microorganisms never come into contact with your immune system. While most beneficial to those with compromised immunity, removing harmful pathogens often results in an immune system with more energy available to repel other more common invaders such as flus and colds.
Cooking with water filtered can vastly improve the taste and quality of the finished product. Often, chlorination and other treatment processes affect flavors and textures in ways we cannot appreciate until experiencing soups, coffee, tea and other culinary delights made from clear, sparkling water. Even ice cubes benefit from being made of pure, rather than unfiltered, water.
Mineral content in most water supplies accumulates on surfaces over time. This build-up makes cleaning more difficult and often results in the need to periodically cleanse with vinegar-based solutions. Reverse osmosis removes most of this mineral content. By preventing the minerals from reaching your dishes and appliances in the first place, they can be kept cleaner and running efficiently for longer periods without the need for mineral-stripping cleanses.
RO filters should generally be replaced once or twice per year, though this may vary depending on manufacturer recommendation and local water conditions. The RO membrane should generally be replaced every three to five years. Compare this with other less effective off-the-shelf solutions whose filters require replacement every three months, and whose construction is often sub-optimal and prone to breaking down.
Reverse osmosis is one of the most effective ways to purify your water. It strips out both human contaminants and harmful microorganisms, improves the flavor of foods, and helps extend the lives of your appliances by vastly reducing mineral deposits. As such, reverse osmosis definitely warrants serious consideration by anyone valuing the purity of their home’s water supply.