Reverse-osmosis Drinking Stations
Reverse-osmosis Drinking Stations | Water Purification | Plumbing | Jasper
Imagine stepping up to a sleek HEP reverse-osmosis drinking station and watching crystal-clear water flow straight from the tap—cold, refreshing, and stripped of 99% of dissolved solids. Our expertly engineered plumbing integrates multi-stage membranes, activated carbon, and UV sanitation into a compact footprint that fits seamlessly into offices, schools, gyms, and public venues. Users taste only pure hydration, while facilities teams appreciate whisper-quiet operation, low maintenance requirements, and real-time monitoring that alerts staff before filters need changing.
Behind every sip is a rigorous commitment to water purification science and sustainability. We design each system to minimize waste, maximize energy efficiency, and protect pipes from scale buildup, all while eliminating micro-plastics, heavy metals, chlorine, and emerging contaminants. Whether you’re upgrading a single fountain or rolling out an entire campus network, HEP delivers the trusted, turnkey solution that keeps people healthy, safe, and confidently hydrated.
FAQs
How does a reverse-osmosis (RO) drinking station purify my tap water?
An RO system forces pressurized tap water through a semi-permeable membrane that has pores roughly 0.0001 microns in size—small enough to block most dissolved solids and micro-contaminants. Ahead of the membrane, a sediment pre-filter removes sand, rust, and other visible particles, while an activated-carbon stage adsorbs chlorine, chloramines, pesticides, and many organic chemicals that could damage the membrane or affect taste. After the membrane, a polishing carbon filter removes any residual tastes or odors, and many stations finish with a remineralization cartridge to restore a pleasant pH and mouthfeel. What you receive at the faucet is clean, great-tasting water that is typically 90–99 % free of total dissolved solids (TDS).
Which contaminants are removed, and are any healthy minerals left in the water?
RO membranes reject up to 99 % of lead, arsenic, nitrates, fluoride, PFAS, pharmaceuticals, micro-plastics, and most bacteria and viruses. The carbon stages capture volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chlorine, and bad tastes or odors. Essential electrolytes such as calcium and magnesium are also largely removed, which is why many of our Jasper installations include an optional remineralization stage that re-adds trace minerals for taste and to meet WHO guidelines for drinking-water hardness. If you want completely de-mineralized water—for example, for medical or laboratory use—simply opt out of the remineralization cartridge.
How often do I need to replace the filters and membrane?
Service intervals depend on local water quality and usage, but the following schedule fits most households and small offices in Jasper: • Sediment filter: every 6-12 months • Carbon block(s): every 6-12 months • RO membrane: every 24-36 months (earlier if feed-water TDS is high) • Post-carbon or remineralization cartridge: every 12 months We offer an annual maintenance program that includes TDS testing, filter swaps, sanitization of the storage tank, and recycling of used cartridges.
Does an RO system waste water, and can I make it more efficient?
Traditional RO units discard 3–4 liters of concentrate for every liter of purified water produced. Our modern, high-efficiency pumps and 1:1 recovery membranes cut that ratio to roughly 1:1. You can route the concentrate line to irrigate gardens or flush toilets if local plumbing codes permit. Installing a permeate-pump or powered booster also improves efficiency by maintaining optimal pressure across the membrane, reducing waste, speeding up tank refill, and extending membrane life.
What plumbing and space requirements should I plan for?
Most residential RO drinking stations fit under a standard 36 inch kitchen sink and need: • Cold-water feed with a ½-inch or ⅜-inch angle-stop valve • A dedicated pure-water faucet or a tri-flow faucet hole in the sink or countertop (≈⅞-inch diameter) • A drain saddle or air-gap connection on a 1½–2-inch drainpipe • 110–120 V outlet if using a permeate pump or UV sterilizer • Clearance for a 3–4 gallon pressurized storage tank (≈16 in H × 11 in D) Our installers in Jasper perform free site assessments to ensure proper fit, code compliance, and leak-free connections.
Is the water certified safe, and what ongoing support do you provide?
All components that come in contact with water are NSF/ANSI 58 certified for material safety and performance. Final water quality meets or exceeds EPA and Health Canada standards and typically shows TDS readings below 50 ppm. After installation, you receive: • A digital TDS meter for at-home spot checks • Annual emailed reminders for filter changes • Priority access to our local service technicians • Optional remote-monitoring modules that alert you to leaks, low pressure, or high TDS via smartphone app This cradle-to-grave support ensures your RO station continues delivering pure, great-tasting water for years.