Chlorine is a powerful oxidant added to drinking water by suppliers in order to protect the water from disease-causing organisms, or pathogens. Chlorine protects people from water-borne diseases, which is why public water systems are required to maintain a detectible disinfectant residual in the distribution system.

The EPA regulates contaminants in drinking water and in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, the levels of disinfectant are monitored and if the levels rise above the MRDL (maximum residual disinfectant level) the water supplier must take steps to reduce the amount of disinfectant so that it is below that level.

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If you're in the market for a water cooler or water filtration system, you might be wondering what kind of filtration you need. One of the types of filtration methods you have probably heard of is reverse osmosis, but what exactly does that mean and how does it work? Does your business or home need it?

Learn more about reverse osmosis filtration before you purchase a bottleless water cooler or water filtration system for your business or home. 

How does reverse osmosis filtration work? 

Reverse osmosis filtration cleans water by taking out the totally dissolved solids (TDS) that contaminate drinking water. Although city water treatment removes the dirt and debris and adds chlorine to prevent the spread of diseases, it does not remove TSDs. The increasing pollution of our surface and ground water with contaminants such as lead, mercury, and chromium-6 — as well as the naturally occurring harmful contaminants such as arsenic, fluorides and sulfides found in some areas of the country — makes it more important than ever to have a way to remove contaminants at the point of use.

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Just like any indoor space, the air inside office buildings can become. a repository for unpleasant odors, airborne particles, allergens and more. Some industries naturally produce or use chemicals, dust, odors, airborne particles or moisture.

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