Reverse Osmosis water an 'Environment Changer'

Residents of areas changing to recycled water systems are going to have a different 'water chemistry' from the reverse osmosis systems that are employed by recycling plants. This water will, it seems, have an as yet unknown effect on aquifers and plant life.

RO water, for those not 'in the know' is water that is stripped of virtually every element. It usually tests acidic because it becomes positively charged during the process, causing CO2 in the air to be absorbed by it. For people intent on removing fluoride from their tap water it's the best system, but what is left is seriously 'denatured' water.

RO is also getting a bad rap for its water usage and therefore environmental efficiency; it wastes approx.9 litres of water for every litre it supplies.

Here's the report on RO water's environmental effect.