Reverse Osmosis water tastes flat at first. It’s so pure it’s almost boring. Some people say it’s “dead” water. I call it “aggressively neutral.”
It also strips out good minerals like calcium. So you might want a remineralization cartridge. Or just eat a cheese stick. Balance is key.
But here’s the best part: You can test this yourself. Fill a glass with tap water. Fill another with RO water. Let them sit overnight. The tap water might grow a tiny biofilm army. The RO water? Crickets. It’s sterile. It’s your clean, defiant rebellion.
Does Reverse Osmosis Remove Microplastics? RO vs. UF – Frizzlife
Why You Should Care (Without Panicking)
You don’t need to fear tap water. But it’s fun to know you have a secret weapon. It’s like having a lightsaber for lunch.
And the truth is, microplastics are still a mystery. Scientists are only starting to realize they can carry bacteria. We’re basically hosting microscopic hitchhikers. RO kicks them out of the car.
So go ahead. Install that system. Watch it drip. Know that every sip you take is cleaner than the rain. Unless it’s raining in Antarctica. Then you’re tied.