10/19/2026
Water softening and reverse osmosis solve two very different problems.
A water softener targets hardness minerals. Reverse osmosis goes much further, using a membrane to remove dissolved solids and other contaminants from the water supply. š§
Which one makes sense depends entirely on the water you're starting with and the water quality you need.
FCI breaks down the difference:
https://fciwatermakers.com/what-are-the-differences-between-water-softening-and-reverse-osmosis/
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