Nowadays, the number of contaminants present in water can be tested in any laboratory. Whatever you are buying a residential property or factory so the choice must be taken with care.

1. What to Look for in a Reverse
Osmosis Plant Supplier

2. • With the scarcity of clean water sources, many builders are now investing
in reverse osmosis plants in new developments. The necessity of self-
sufficiency in water supply through alternative sources of water, such as
borewells, has also given to the rising demand for water cleaning
equipment like RO plants in residential complexes.
• But it is not just residential complexes where an RO plant is installed. In
fact it has wide usage in the industrial sector, particularly the food and
beverage industry. A number of industries deal with treated and filtered
liquids, a processes honed by RO plants. Given this rising demand, we
have a number of reverse osmosis plant suppliers today.

3. • The question that a buyer now faces is how to select the right supplier. An
industrial-sized RO plant is a substantial investment. Whether you are
buying for a residential property or a factory, this decision must be taken
with care. Here are some of the factors that should be taken into account:
• Budget: This is always a deciding factor in buying factory equipment and
the concern remains here as well. RO plants can come in all kind of
packages and you should do a thorough inventory of the prices. The
budget will also be influenced by your requirements, the scale of the
operation and the level of contaminants in the water.
• Once you have an idea of the price range, decide on a budget. Keep in
mind that treated clean water is a non-negotiable requirement, so do not
restrict the budget too much. The budget must also take into account
yearly maintenance and running costs. Big RO plants consume a
substantial amount of energy. So, ask you supplier for a clear estimate on
power consumption and then factor then into your yearly budget.

4. • Decide the scale: RO systems come in all kind of sizes — from the
domestic filter to huge industrial plants. The scale will depend on your
requirements, such as the amount of liquid to be treated in a day, its
complexity and so on. The scale will decide the space requirement as well
as the budget.
• Quality of the water: You must first determine the quality of the water
that will undergo treatment. Filtering membrane quality will be decided
on this factor. Heavy presence of certain contaminants can damage the
membrane more quickly.

5. • The quality of water will decide to parameters of the RO system:
– Filtering technique: Some techniques are more efficient in dealing
with heavily contaminated water than others. Presence of heavy
contaminants means that you will be looking for reverse osmosis plant
suppliers who stock such equipment.
– Need for pre-treatment: Some water sources must be treated before
going into the RO system. Presence of certain chemicals can require
pre-treatment. Even contaminants like dissolved mud and small stones
may need pre-treatment. Similarly, hard water needs water softening
before being treated in the RO plant. Untreated hard water can cause
damage to the plant equipment.
• But how do you know the quality of the water? Mere guesswork will not
do. You can get a detailed test done on the quality of the water, the
contaminants etc. Next, find out the ‘contaminant passage and rejection
rates’ of the RO plants under consideration. If the system is sufficient in
treating the level of contaminants in the raw water, you may not invest in
the pre-treatment.

6. • Specialisation: Every industry and residential system has its own
requirement and there is a reverse osmosis plant supplier to meet each
specialisation. For instance, one supplier may excel in residential plant,
while another may specialise in a domestic units, while another may
specialise in specialised system for a fruit juice factory.
• Maintenance team: RO plants need regular maintenance. More the
contaminants, more is the need to see that regular inspection and
maintenance are carried out. Hence, look for a supplier who also provides
with regular maintenance service. Although you may find independent
maintenance specialists, it is always better to have your supplier carry out
later maintenance schedules.

7. Conclusion
• The decision to go for the right reverse osmosis plant suppliers must be
taken carefully. Determine your own requirements, the quality of water as
well the budget before making your decision.

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