If you want water so pure it makes a sommelier weep, go reverse osmosis. This system forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that blocks almost everything—down to 0.0001 microns. That’s smaller than a virus. The result? TDS can drop from 300 ppm to 10. It’s like giving your water a full spa detox.
The catch? It wastes water—typically 3 to 4 gallons for every gallon purified. And it strips out healthy minerals. But hey, for specialty cocktails or a hydroponic basil garden, it’s the gold standard. Pair it with a remineralizing cartridge if you miss the taste of earth.