DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RO AND UV

by Mani Tyagi Mani

We all know the importance of safe drinking water in our life. Consuming pure water has many benefits.

With various bacteria, pests, and chemicals present, we need to find a safe way of eliminating them.

RO is a particular type of filtration that has a thin membrane with tiny pores that enables it to pass pure water through.

What is UV filtration (Ultra Violet Rays Purifier)?

UV filtration (UV rays) is used to destroy bacteria from the water.

What is RO (Reverse water osmosis)?

In this filtration, water molecules move through a semi-permeable membrane. Water molecules move through the other side of the membrane and leave behind the dissolved salts and various other impurities.

Advantages of RO:

· RO water purifier is natural to function. Its modular design makes the installation process more comfortable.

· It is energy efficient and reduces water sewage use costs.

· UV is chemical-free, taste, and odor-free and, at the same time, efficient. It requires little energy and is of low maintenance.

RO (Reverse water osmosis) and UV (ultraviolet Rays Purifier) are two basic methods of purification technology. Both have benefits and few drawbacks as well. Let's study its difference between RO and UV in detail:

· RO water and UV purifier both need electricity to function. RO water purifier helps to kill and remove all those microorganisms from the water. In contrast, a UV water purifier kills the organism but doesn't contain any inline filter to get rid of dead organisms.

· RO water purifier enables you to remove all those dissolved salts in the water, whereas the UV water purifier is not being able to do that.

· RO water contains pre-filter, which enables them to work with dirty water. On the other hand, a UV water purifier needs clear water to function.

· UV water purifiers only disinfect water, which, of course, protects you from water-borne diseases but fails to remove all those harmful metals from the water.

· RO purifiers are more benefitted for areas where hard water is available. But if you stay in an area where water comes from the river, lakes, and municipalities, then you can go for UV purifiers.

· RO purifiers use a semi-permeable membrane through which water is pushed to filter out any impurities, whereas ultraviolet purifiers use UV rays for removing microorganisms and germs.

Now when we compare both RO and UV, we come to know that RO is the most effective water purifier than UV.

There is much difference between RO and UV but the most crucial factor in choosing the right water purifier is your requirement. Try to get to know where the water is supplied to your home, and the second factor that you should look for is the brand.

Always look for reputed and ethical brands and which has an excellent reputation among the customers.

The last thing to look for is the pricing. Understand your budget and choose the one that fits your budget correctly and suits your requirements.

But the most crucial factor is to improve the health and quality of the water.