APRO-1-500

Reverse-osmosis water produced from a wholesome potable supply is generally suitable for drinking when the system is correctly installed, maintained and sanitised.

RO significantly reduces dissolved minerals and other substances, but the suitability of the treated water depends on the incoming supply, system specification and maintenance. Some applications may also require controlled remineralisation to achieve the desired mineral profile and taste.

No water-treatment system should be described as removing every contaminant. Reverse osmosis significantly reduces total dissolved solids and many dissolved substances, including calcium, magnesium and chlorides.

Sediment and activated-carbon pre-filtration may be used to protect the membrane and reduce suspended particles and chlorine. Actual rejection performance depends on the membrane, incoming water chemistry, temperature, pressure and system condition.

The rejection rate measures how effectively the membrane reduces dissolved salts. The recovery rate measures how much incoming water becomes treated permeate rather than concentrate discharged to drain.

These figures are not interchangeable. Actual performance should be stated using the APRO-100 technical specification and verified under the relevant operating conditions.

Yes. Reverse osmosis separates incoming water into treated permeate and a concentrate stream containing the rejected dissolved salts. This concentrate must be discharged to drain.

The volume discharged depends on the system design, feedwater quality, pressure, temperature and operating settings. A precise recovery percentage should only be quoted from the APRO-100 technical data under stated test conditions.

Yes. Reverse osmosis substantially reduces calcium and magnesium, the principal hardness minerals associated with limescale.

This can help protect compatible coffee machines, catering equipment and other water-fed appliances. However, the final water specification must remain suitable for the equipment, as very low-mineral water may require remineralisation or blending for some applications.

Routine maintenance can include replacing pre-filters, inspecting the membrane, checking pressures and flow rates, sanitising the system and testing the quality of the treated water.

Service intervals depend on incoming water quality and usage. Monitoring conductivity or total dissolved solids can help identify changes in membrane performance.

Yes. WaterCare supplies commercial and high-output reverse osmosis systems for applications requiring greater production capacity.

The correct model should be selected from a demand assessment covering hourly and peak water usage, storage requirements, incoming water conditions and available feed pressure.

Remineralisation adds a controlled quantity of minerals back into reverse-osmosis water. This may be required to create a suitable water profile for coffee extraction, taste or equipment compatibility.

The APRO-100-PRO provides an adjustable solution for applications requiring control over the final mineral content. The required setting should be established through water testing and matched to the equipment manufacturer’s specification.