Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Systems
Serving San Antonio & Surrounding Areas
How Reverse Osmosis Purification Works
A Multi-Stage Filtration Process Explained
Reverse osmosis uses a series of purpose-built filters to deliver high-purity drinking water at the tap. A typical system begins with sediment filtration to capture sand, rust, and silt, followed by carbon stages that reduce chlorine and chloramine to protect the membrane and enhance taste. Water then passes through a semipermeable membrane with pores around 0.0001 microns, rejecting dissolved salts, heavy metals, fluoride, nitrates, PFAS, microplastics, and many other contaminants. Purified water is stored in a pressurized tank and polished by a final carbon stage before dispensing through a dedicated faucet.
System efficiency and performance are managed by components such as an automatic shutoff valve, flow restrictor, and check valve. Proper inlet pressure, typically 40 to 80 psi, ensures optimal production; booster or permeate pumps can increase output and reduce waste where needed. Quality systems comply with NSF-ANSI 58 for reduction claims and material safety. Optional enhancements include remineralization to add back calcium and magnesium for taste and balanced pH.
Health, Taste, Convenience, And Cost Savings
Reverse osmosis reduces a broad spectrum of contaminants linked to unpleasant taste and potential health concerns, including certain heavy metals, disinfection byproducts, pesticides, and PFAS. The result is crisp, clean water ideal for drinking, cooking, baby formula, and crystal-clear ice. Coffee, tea, and soups taste more consistent because RO lowers total dissolved solids that can mask flavor. While RO is not a sterilizer, it pairs well with optional UV or sub-micron post-filtration when additional microbiological protection is desired.
An RO system delivers convenience and savings compared to bottled water, often producing water for just cents per gallon while eliminating plastic waste and heavy cases. Enjoy on-demand supply through a dedicated faucet and optional refrigerator or ice-maker connection. With straightforward filter changes and long-lasting membranes, owners gain predictable upkeep costs and a quick return on investment.
Professional Design, Setup, And Ongoing Care
Silver Water Technologies begins with a quick water review and discussion of your goals to match the right system to your needs. We size the membrane by gallons-per-day output, select carbon media suited for chlorine or chloramine, and configure 4 to 6 stages including optional remineralization. Our team evaluates under-sink space, routing for a fridge line if desired, and faucet finishes to complement your kitchen. We design for easy maintenance, clean tube routing, and leak protection.
During installation, we use food-grade tubing and fittings, set an air-gap or non-air-gap faucet per code and preference, and install a properly positioned drain saddle to prevent clogs. We sanitize the system, verify tank pressure, and perform a pressure and leak test. Before we leave, we record baseline TDS readings, explain filter schedules, and show you how to operate the system and change cartridges safely.
Ongoing care includes timely filter replacements, membrane performance checks, and annual sanitization. Expect sediment and carbon filters to be changed every 6 to 12 months depending on use and water quality, and membranes typically every 2 to 5 years. Silver Water Technologies provides reminder services, genuine parts, clear warranties, and maintenance plans so your system continues to deliver great-tasting water year after year.
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Tailored Solutions For Your Water And Lifestyle
Many households in San Antonio experience elevated hardness and higher TDS that can affect taste and scaling; reverse osmosis specifically targets dissolved solids while advanced carbon stages address chlorine and chloramine common to municipal supplies in San Antonio. If you use a private well near San Antonio, we can tailor prefiltration for sediment or iron ahead of RO to protect the membrane and improve performance.
From consultation to installation, our team schedules promptly across San Antonio and adheres to local plumbing codes and best practices. We coordinate with homeowners, property managers, and contractors to ensure clean, code-compliant installations, and we stock parts to keep systems in service with minimal downtime in San Antonio.
Ready to upgrade your drinking water? Contact Silver Water Technologies to book a free in-home water assessment in San Antonio. We provide upfront pricing, customized recommendations, and flexible maintenance plans so you enjoy safe, refreshing water at every sip in San Antonio.
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