GE reverse osmosis water filtration can be the cause of indigestion and heartburn

GE reverse osmosis water filtration can be the cause of indigestion and heartburn

GE reverse osmosis water is said to be the “smart” choice. How wise is it to remove all the healthy minerals that occur naturally in every water source in the world without effectively removing chemical contaminants?

Let's be very clear. GE reverse osmosis filters do not remove chemicals. Some of their systems have an additional carbon filtration step to remove them, but the taste is still very stale. Traces of minerals or electrolytes, if you prefer, improve the taste of the water. It tastes fresher, more like what you would get from a mountain spring.

A GE reverse osmosis water purifier is much more expensive than a selective filtration device that removes chemicals, lead, and cysts without removing trace minerals. A multi-stage selective filtration device with ion exchange also balances the pH.

The water from GE reverse osmosis filters has a pH that is too acidic. Drinking regularly leads to indigestion and heartburn. It will worsen existing acid reflux, and if you have any type of indigestion, you want to avoid drinking demineralized water.

There are many other disadvantages to the GE reverse osmosis water purification system, including cost and waste.

The equipment is expensive to purchase and install. If there is no drain in the area of ​​the desired installation, one must be added. The device requires electricity. If there is no electrical outlet in the area, one must be installed. You can see how all of these additional requirements can add up quickly.

However, these installation and acquisition costs are not the only costs. Electricity bills are rising for both electricity and water. Replacing GE reverse osmosis filters costs at least $400. Depending on where you shop, they can cost up to a thousand dollars.

GE reverse osmosis filters require regular maintenance and replacement. If the filter becomes damaged, the device will continue to work but no cleaning will be performed. So you could ingest contaminants when you thought you were safe.

GE reverse osmosis water systems produce gallons of wastewater. This explains the required drainage. The wastewater cannot be used for other purposes and therefore ends up in your septic tank or sewer system. Economically and environmentally, this is a very poor choice for cleaning homes.

Instead of GE reverse osmosis filters, consider the multi-stage unit mentioned earlier. The purchase is cheaper. Only whole-house or under-counter kitchen units require plumbing installation.

Multi-stage devices do not consume electricity and do not generate wastewater. The cost per day for a countertop is about a cent. Replacement cartridges are inexpensive and easy to replace. They don't tend to leak. They have a long lifespan and are not as sensitive as reverse osmosis.

The only advantage of RO was for homeowners with a source such as an open river. However, these new GE reverse osmosis water purifiers are too small and ineffective for this purpose. Honestly, I can't see how they could be the "smart" choice for anyone.

Do yourself a favor and take a look at some of the cheaper and better water filtration systems. I hope you'll find, as I did, that you don't have to spend an absurd amount of money to get a system that gives you everything you need.

Inspired by Lauren Leddy