Your reverse osmosis (RO) system keeps you and your family drinking healthy, great-tasting water. When problems arise, though, the system can’t do its job properly. By identifying the signs that it needs attention, you can maintain your water quality and prevent more serious trouble down the road.

Poor-Tasting Water

As the system removes impurities, it alters the taste, giving you a crisp, clean beverage. Contaminants will remain whenever it isn’t working properly, though, causing changes to the water’s taste. Often, you’ll notice the water tastes metallic, musty, chlorine-like or bitter from bacteria, heavy metals or chemicals slipping through the filtration device.

Odd-Smelling Water

Even if you don’t notice much of a change in taste, the contaminants that are passing through could cause your water to have an odor. For instance, you may catch a whiff of rotten eggs or metal anytime you run the faucet. Sometimes, it may smell strongly of chlorine or have an earthy or musty scent. When the system is working properly, the water shouldn’t have a smell.

Low Water Pressure

A well-performing RO system shouldn’t change your water pressure at all. If you’re noticing it’s taking longer than usual to fill a glass, it’s a sign that your unit requires attention.

Fortunately, this issue doesn’t always mean that there’s a problem. Sometimes, it indicates you need a replacement filter. That said, it isn’t always that simple. It also could signify:

• A worn-out membrane
• A tank that needs repressurizing
• A flow restrictor problem
• A malfunctioning automatic shutoff valve
• Clogged fitting or tubing

RO system Runs Continuously

A fully functioning RO system turns on when water is in use. The rest of the time, it should remain off to prevent premature wear and conserve energy.

Whenever you have a faulty shutoff valve, a damaged bladder, a clogged membrane or pressure that’s too low, the unit may run continuously. If you detect this issue shortly after installation, it could also suggest that the system wasn’t set up correctly.

Tank Isn’t Filling Up

In a fully operational unit, the tank should start refilling once you use any water because it senses the pressure drop. However, if the system has a ruptured bladder, low tank pressure or a malfunctioning shutoff valve, the tank will either not fill at all or fill only a little.

Any time you experience any of these concerns, reach out to a water treatment service provider sooner rather than later. You can then receive repairs, routine maintenance or a replacement system so that you can continue drinking clean, contaminant-free water.

Call Aqua Gold Water Treatment, serving Muncie, IN and surrounding regions, for all your reverse osmosis system needs.