Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System Installation in Ontario

Yes, we test and go over the results at the visit so the system suits your water. Ask what the test covers when you book.

No. It reduces many dissolved substances, but results depend on the membrane and your water. We do not claim a single reduction figure, and we point you to the manufacturer performance data for the model.

Schedules vary by model and water. Pre-filters and carbon stages usually come up more often than the membrane. We give you a schedule based on your water test.

Many people notice a cleaner taste because dissolved solids and chlorine are reduced, but tastes vary. RO water has a lower mineral content, which some people notice.

Often yes. Under-sink systems fit inside a cabinet and need a cold-water feed and a drain connection. Cabinet space and building rules apply, so check your condo rules first.

RO sends reject water to the drain while it makes purified water. The ratio varies by system, water pressure and water quality, and some designs send less to drain. Ask for the manufacturer's data for the model. We explain the trade-off for your sink and your daily use.

An RO membrane can reduce many dissolved substances, including fluoride, and a carbon stage addresses chlorine taste. Results depend on the system and your water. Not every Ontario municipality fluoridates its water; yours can tell you. We go over results after installation.

Not necessarily. RO water has a low mineral content, which some people notice in taste. Some systems offer a remineralization stage as an option. It is a matter of preference and the product, and we explain what each model offers.

On some models, yes. A line to a fridge or ice maker is an option where the system supports it and the distance is practical. A tank gives better flow for these uses. We check the layout and the model before agreeing to the extra line.

To the kitchen sink drain, usually through a clamp or saddle on the drain pipe above the trap, with an air gap at the faucet or equivalent. The drain connection must follow local requirements. We route it so reject water drains cleanly. See plumbing support.

Often, with pre-treatment. Hardness, iron and sediment can foul a membrane, so a softener or sediment filter ahead of it may be needed. RO reduces dissolved substances and does not replace dealing with bacteria in a private well. Test the well first, then choose treatment. Your local public health unit explains how testing works.

Yes. Colder incoming water slows production through the membrane, so the tank refills more slowly in an Ontario winter. A storage tank buffers this for normal use. If you draw a lot of water at once, tell us so we can choose a layout.