Reverse Osmosis provides crucial protection against heavy metals and provides a cost-effective alternative to bottled water.
FUN FACT:
In 1835, Queen Victoria was so concerned about the quality of London’s water that she commissioned Henry Doulton to create a gravity-fed stoneware filter for the royal household. Many modern filters use "adsorption" (with a 'd'), which is a chemical process where contaminants stick to the surface of the filter media (like activated carbon) rather than being soaked up by it.
While standard filters act like a screen for dirt, RO works at a molecular level, forcing water through a membrane with pores roughly 0.0001 microns or about 100,000 times smaller than a human hair. Many high-end car washes use RO water for the final rinse. Because it has zero dissolved minerals (like calcium or salt), it evaporates without leaving those annoying white water spots behind.
Unlike a sponge that gets dirty and holds onto grime, RO systems use cross-flow filtration. A portion of the water constantly washes over the membrane to "sweep" contaminants down the drain, preventing the filter from clogging instantly. Many experts recommend RO water for infants because their developing kidneys can be stressed by high mineral content found in some tap or mineral waters.
Doctors often recommend RO water for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy because it removes 99.9% of bacteria and viruses, protecting their weakened immune systems. Standard water softening often adds sodium to water, but RO can remove 90% to 95% of that salt, making it a valuable tool for those with heart or liver conditions
Myth:
RO Water "Leaches" Body Minerals
A common myth is that drinking mineral-free RO water will strip minerals from your body. In reality, humans get the vast majority of their minerals from food, not water.
Most RO systems actually have:
- sediment filter
- carbon filter
- RO membrane
- post filter
So it’s more like a mini treatment plant under your sink!
A large portion of Arizona’s water comes from the Colorado River.
This water:
- travels long distances
- picks up dissolved minerals along the way
Arizona heat means incoming water is often warmer. Because of this, RO systems can actually run faster in summer compared to colder climates
Hard water = soap struggles
Soft water = more bubbles, better cleaning, less soap needed
It uses Template Assisted Crystallization (TAC). It sounds fancy because it is! Minerals are turned into tiny crystals so they don’t stick to surfaces like glass or faucets.
No salt, no brine, no discharge
Unlike traditional softeners, there are no salt bags and no salty wastewater.
This is Perfect for:
- low maintenance
- eco-conscious homes
Since it doesn’t remove contaminants: many homes pair it with:
- carbon filtration
- RO system for drinking water
Traditional softeners regenerate with salt and water
Cascadian benefits:
- No Flushing
- No Downtime
Scale normally forms fastest in:
- water heaters
- dishwashers
TAC systems specifically help reduce buildup where heat is involved most
Typical setup:
- Cascadian on main line
- RO under sink
You get:
- protected plumbing
- clean drinking water
Cascadian protects your home… RO protects your health
Cascadian is used for:
- pipes
- heater
- fixtures
Reverse Osmosis is used for:
- water you drink
- cooking
- ice
Cascadian helps extend RO system life by
- Reducing scale before it reaches the RO system
- less stress on water filtesr
- longer membrane life
Compared to a water softener and Reverse osmosis system, there is no drain line and it's a simpler install for Cascadian.
You’ll SEE and TASTE the difference separately
- Cascadian will havevisible changes (less buildup)
- RO will taste difference immediately
Prevents scale BEFORE it becomes a problem
Cascadian treats water at the entry point and stops buildup from forming in:
- pipes
- heaters
- fixtures
Helps water heaters last longer AND run cleaner
- Cascadian reduces scale inside heater
- RO is used for appliances like coffee makers
This is your full "Appliance Proteciton Strategy"
Delivers “visible + immediate + long-term” results
- Immediate → RO taste improvement
- Short-term → less spotting/cleaning
- Long-term → less scale damage
This is our Triple Impact System!
It separates “aesthetic” vs “functional” water issues
- Cascadian fixes functional problems (scale, buildup)
- RO fixes aesthetic + health concerns (taste, contaminants)
Designed well for Arizona’s “blend water” situation
In areas like Phoenix water is often a blend of ground water and river water. The quality fluctuates dramatically based on time of year, rainfall, runoff.
This one-two punch combo of Cascadian and Reverse Osmosis stabilizes both performance and taste for your whole home!