Reverse Osmosis
Servicing all of Central Massachusetts
Reverse osmosis (RO) is one of the most effective water purification technologies available today. It works by using water pressure to push water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane, which filters out unwanted contaminants — including dissolved salts, heavy metals, chemicals, and even microorganisms. The result is clean, fresh-tasting water at the molecular level.
How Reverse Osmosis Works
A residential reverse osmosis system typically includes four or five stages of filtration. Here’s how it works:
- Sediment Filter – Removes dirt, rust, and large particles that could clog the system.
- Pre-Carbon Filter – Traps chlorine and chloramines, which can damage the RO membrane.
- RO Membrane – The heart of the system, this ultra-fine membrane removes up to 99.9% of contaminants, including lead, arsenic, fluoride, nitrates, sodium, and bacteria.
- Post-Carbon (Polishing) Filter – Gives the water a final polish, improving taste and odor before it reaches your tap.
- (Optional) Remineralization Stage – Adds back beneficial minerals like calcium and magnesium for taste and health balance.
This multi-stage process ensures that your water is not only safe but also tastes clean and crisp.
Why Reverse Osmosis Matters in Central MA
In Central Massachusetts, homeowners in both urban and rural areas face a range of water quality challenges. Municipal water in cities like Worcester, Marlborough, and Leominster is treated with chlorine and can pick up contaminants as it travels through aging infrastructure. Meanwhile, private wells in towns like Holden, Princeton, and Barre are vulnerable to naturally occurring arsenic, manganese, and nitrates — common in the region’s groundwater.
A reverse osmosis system provides peace of mind by filtering out these contaminants and offering a reliable, point-of-use solution right at your kitchen sink.
Key Benefits of Reverse Osmosis
- Removes 99.9% of contaminants, including tiny particles as small as 0.001 microns
- Improves taste, clarity, and odor of your drinking water
- Reduces exposure to potentially harmful chemicals like PFAS, chlorine byproducts (DBPs), lead, and arsenic
- Low maintenance, long-lasting filters and membranes
- Ideal for homes with infants, elderly residents, or immunocompromised individuals
With water quality concerns rising in Central MA — from seasonal runoff and aging pipes to well water contamination — a reverse osmosis system is a smart, proactive investment for your home. It delivers ultra-pure water for drinking, cooking, and even baby formula, directly from your faucet.
Protect your family. Trust your tap. Go with reverse osmosis. Contact Cliff Cummings Water Services today!
Call Us: 508-886-6056 to request an appointment
Or email us at: dirtywaterccws@gmail.com
