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Reverse osmosis and MAC

Posted by lilianna @lilianna, 3 days ago

Does dr. F say anything about using reverse osmosis as home water filtration system. I researched RO and RO with UV light and am still confused what to buy or does it even is worthy. If you use any of the system or another one to take care of MAC in the water please respond.

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scoop | @scoop | 3 days ago

This document is the scientific holy grail regarding NTM and how to avoid it. It was last updated in 2021. Maybe Dr. Falkinham's successor/colleague Dr. Honda has published some new info but I have not seen anything. From what I've read RO systems do not eliminate NTM, rather it can grow in those systems due to the filters.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | 3 days ago
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This document is the scientific holy grail regarding NTM and how to avoid it. It was last updated in 2021. Maybe Dr. Falkinham's successor/colleague Dr. Honda has published some new info but I have not seen anything. From what I've read RO systems do not eliminate NTM, rather it can grow in those systems due to the filters.

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Hi @scoop & @lilianna The paper from 2021 is still correct. Even the addition of UV light is not enough - UV must "touch" every part of the system to be effective - and the insides of the tubing and filters don't get touched.
My brother installed and them removed RO after doing further research (he has lung issues.)

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lilianna | @lilianna | 2 days ago

so what can be installed lets say under the sink/ on the faucet to reduce the MAC in the water? Any ideas/ suggestions. We use the city water in the faucet, I wash my equipment in the tap water, boil water to rinse my equipment and drink water from the Epic water pitcher with a nanofilter. I would like to use a better filtered water from the faucet though. Its on my mind to make my life safer. Thank you

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lilianna | @lilianna | 2 days ago
In reply to @scoop "This document is the scientific holy grail regarding NTM and how to avoid it. It was..." + (show)
@scoop

This document is the scientific holy grail regarding NTM and how to avoid it. It was last updated in 2021. Maybe Dr. Falkinham's successor/colleague Dr. Honda has published some new info but I have not seen anything. From what I've read RO systems do not eliminate NTM, rather it can grow in those systems due to the filters.

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thank you scoop, I read the material and well, it looks like the best option is the double in line ystem of two filters: one upstream and then the 2micromete pore size one. I need to find a person who would be able to do it. Thank you again.

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lilianna | @lilianna | 2 days ago
In reply to @sueinmn "Hi @scoop & @lilianna The paper from 2021 is still correct. Even the addition of UV..." + (show)
@sueinmn

Hi @scoop & @lilianna The paper from 2021 is still correct. Even the addition of UV light is not enough - UV must "touch" every part of the system to be effective - and the insides of the tubing and filters don't get touched.
My brother installed and them removed RO after doing further research (he has lung issues.)

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thank you Sue

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