| Reverse Osmosis |
Bottled Water |
Exchange Tank |
Water Softeners |
One Water System |
| Cost Per Gallon
$0.18 – $0.25 |
Cost Per Gallon
$0.79 – $5.00 |
Cost Per Gallon
$.006 – $.010 |
Cost Per Gallon
$0.13 – $0.25 |
Cost Per Gallon
$0.0020 |
| Expensive |
Expensive |
Expensive |
Expensive |
Inexpensive |
| Yearly filter/membrane adjustment or replacement. |
Quality may be no better than tap water. |
Not generally used for drinking. |
Not generally used for drinking. |
Provides great tasting, clean, odor-free water from every faucet. |
| Aggressive,low ph water. |
Plastic bottles should not be re-used. |
Leaves a slick feeling on skin after shower and bath. |
Leaves a slick feeling on skin after shower and bath. |
Excellent for drinking, washing, clothes, etc. |
| Limited amount of water avaliable. |
Bottle may leach PCB’s into the water. |
May require bi-weekly replacement and/or multiple tanks. |
Requires replacement of salt(sodium or potassium chloride) |
Effective service life varies from 10+ years. |
| Wastes significant amounts of water. Not good for plants or pets. |
Plastic bottles create environmental issues. |
For drinking water, requires use of reverse osmosis or bottled water. |
For drinking water, requires use of reverse osmosis or bottled water. |
NO regular Maintenance or filter changes. |
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Deliveries may require driver access to garages. |
Not good for plants or pets. |
Does NOT use salt, potassium,chemicals or magnets. |
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Not good for plants or pets. |
Banned in many communities due to salt brine backwash. |
Installations NOT restricted by any legislation |
