You bet. RO removes lead, arsenic, chlorine, calcium, magnesium, PFAS, pesticides, and your will to live after you see your water bill. It also strips out good minerals, which is why some systems add a remineralization filter. Because apparently, we need water that’s both virgin and slutty at the same time.
So yes, RO gets rid of fluoride, but it’s an overachiever. It’ll remove everything: the bad, the good, and that weird taste your tap water gets after a rainstorm. It’s the Marie Kondo of water filters—if it doesn’t spark joy (or molecular cohesion), it’s out.
Should You Buy One? The Verdict, Delivered Sarcastically
If you hate fluoride with a burning passion (and don’t mind a little wasted water), buy an RO system. If you’re broke, just let your tap water sit out for an hour to let chlorine evaporate. It’s the poor man’s reverse osmosis. Just don’t tell your dentist you removed fluoride—they’ll judge you silently while polishing your molars.
And remember: no water filter can remove ignorance. So drink tap, drink RO, or drink bathtub gin—I don’t care. Just stay hydrated and laugh at the absurdity that we’re all fussing over a smelly ion in our glasses. Cheers, you beautiful, fluoride-fearing mammal.
