Is Your Drinking Water Safe?

A Practical Guide to Testing and Upgrading with the Express Water UV RO System

Water is one of life's most essential resources. We rely on it every day for drinking, cooking, cleaning, and so much more. But have you ever stopped to wonder just how clean your tap water really is?

Ensuring your family has access to safe, high-quality water starts with two simple steps: testing your home’s water and installing a reliable filtration system.

That’s where the Express Water Ultraviolet Reverse Osmosis (RO) System comes in! Express Water Ultraviolet Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems provide a powerful long-term solution for your daily water needs!

Why water should be tested

Tap water, although regulated by municipality, is not necessarily safe or clean. Pipes delivering the water can corrode and wells can be contaminated.

Testing your water helps you understand your local unique water quality and needs. 

Ways to Test at Home

• TDS Meters: A TDS meter is a digital tool that measures Total Dissolved Solids. Although TDS meters do not identify the dissolved solids, it does quickly give an idea of your water's quality.
   
• Use an at-home Test Kit: In home test kits generally use color changing strips to detect different contaminants like chlorine, lead, and bacteria. These are good for quick at home results but are usually not reusable. 
  
  
• Lab Testing: This form of testing is highly accurate but may be expensive. Lab tests require both time and effort to send water into a certified lab and to wait for the results. 
  

If your home's water has ever had changes in taste, smell, or color, testing your water annually maybe essential to ensure your home's water quality.

What could be in your tap water

Some of the most common water contaminants are:

• Chlorine: Commonly used by municipalities to disinfect water
• Lead: Often leaching from old plumbing and pipes
  
• Fluoride: Directly added for dental health but can cause staining
• Arsenic: Naturally occurring in some ground water and maybe harmful long term
• Bacteria / Viruses: Common in private wells and rural open areas
• Sediment & Rust: Causes cloudy water and may damage appliances

These harmful contaminants can cause chronic health issues, so an investment in a high quality water filtration system may be required to ensure your home's water quality. 

Express Water Ultraviolet RO System (ROUV10M)

The Express Water Ultraviolet Reverse Osmosis System is designed for people who want more than just filtered water.

By using a five stage filtration process to remove impurities including lead, chlorine, fluoride, arsenic, bacteria and more!

How Each Stage Works

• Sediment Filter: Removes dirt, rust, and sand.

• Granular Activated Carbon (GAC): Reduces chlorine and gets rid of odors and cloudiness.

• Carbon Block Filter: Targets organic chemicals and improves taste.

• Reverse Osmosis Membrane: Filters out microscopic contaminants, including heavy metals and fluoride.

• Ultraviolet (UV) Chamber: Uses UV light to destroy bacteria and viruses.

• Post-Carbon Filter: Ensures clean and crisp tasting water
  

The Power of UV Sterilization

UV sterilization neutralizes living microorganisms by breaking down their DNA. This prevents bacteria and viruses from reproducing and causing illness. UV sterilization is a great way to provide extra protection for your water without relying on harsh chemicals.