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That the WHO released a report in 1980, stating That the study conducted on short-term
that the demineralized or reverse osmosis water exposure of a few months of consumption
“has a definite adverse influence on the animal of RO water in the Czech and Slovak popu-
and human organism.” lations, caused various health complaints.
Among these complaints were “cardiovas-
That as just about everyone knows that RO
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cular disorders, tiredness, weakness or
systems excel at removing water impurities, but
muscular cramps”, attributable to acute
few are aware that they also remove the benefi-
deficiency of magnesium and calcium in
cial minerals. In fact RO process removes 92-99%
drinking water.
of beneficial calcium and magnesium.
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That the removal of essential elements ( Ca and That the RO water low in calcium is associ-
Mg) from water is a fatal side effect of RO ated with fracture in children and certain
Process. And the trend of demineralization for neurodegenerative diseases and low
making up Ca and Mg , is not only a costly & weight at birth and some types of cancer.
ecologically unfriendly , it dumps more minerals
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into the water than your kidneys can digest and That when RO water is consumed, it also
result in the formation of kidney stones. It is leaches minerals from the body. This
impossible to create natural water, with natural- means that the minerals being consumed
ly occurring nutrients – Calcium & Magnesium. in food and vitamins are being urinated
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That the RO is biologically inactive. This necessi- away. Less minerals consumed plus more
tates its operation to be integrated with bacteria minerals being excreted equals serious
removal device/disinfectant such as UV, negative side effects and big health prob-
Bromine and Ozonation. It is a well-known fact lems. In a scientific study performed to see
that the exposure to UV poses a potential risk for if minerals consumed in food can make up
skin cancer. Bromine is known to cause damage for the lack of minerals in reverse osmosis
to organs- such as liver, kidneys, lungs, brain and water, scientists concluded, “ reduced min-
can even damage DNA and cause cancer and eral intake from water was not compensat-
turn humans impotent. Even the ozonation ed by their diets…. Low-mineral water was
process oxidizes the Natural Organic Matter responsible for an increased elimination of
(NOM) present in water and the ozonated water minerals from the body.”
may contain unhealthy bi-products.
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That the consumption of RO water (low
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That the tests conducted by Bhabha Atomic mineral water) “ leads to the dilution of the
Research Centre on large number of RO bottled electrolytes dissolved in the body water.
water samples collected from Mumbai, had Inadequate body water distribution
revealed that the concentration of Bromine , was between compartments may compromise
much higher than the WHO recommended the function of vital organs. Side effects at
limits. And why they made no efforts for the very beginning of this condition
advocating revision in IS 10500 for inclusion of include “tiredness, weakness and head-
safe limits of Bromine in the Drinking Water aches; more severe symptoms are muscu-
Specifications. lar cramps and impaired heart rate.”
RO WATER -
A THREAT TO PUBLIC HEALTH
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That the RO Water being acidic in nature, dissolves
Carbon Di -Oxide and it is turned further
aggressive, leading to causing severe acidity.
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That the German Society for Nutrition had
warned against use of demineralized water.
STATEMENT OF
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That the RO- Reject (High TDS (Concentrated)
water), contaminates the Ground Water. This ABSOLUTE TRUTH
makes it ecologically unfriendly and poses serious
threat to the public health. And the water wasted
as a result of RO Process, aggravates the global That the water from
crisis of water. RO, RO+UV+UF, UV +UF and
Bromine + Carbon filters ,
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That the RO- independently or in combination
with UV & UF is highly energy intensive from both is not safe for human consumption .
manufacturing as well as operation point of Without an iota of doubt, the water
views. The high emission of green house gases filters based upon RO, UV, UF and
both on account of it’s manufacturing and its Bromine Technologies unscrupulously
electricity dependent operation, makes it carry the concealed tag of
environmentally unfriendly.
KILLER FILTERS.
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That the RO involves regular maintenance and is
rendered inoperative when electricity is unavail-
able.
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That the severe constraint of its operation being
electricity dependent, the RO technology could
not penetrate remote locations where electricity
is rarely available. This has become a blessing in
disguise for the remotely located rural
population, as they are spared from the ill effects
of RO water.
RO WATER -
A THREAT TO PUBLIC HEALTH
WATER – CONTAMINANTS
+
NATURAL NUTRIENTS (Ca & Mg)
=
HEALTHY DRINKING WATER
WATER
FOR
LIFE