Reverse Osmosis Membrane - NEW!

Typically, a 2-step process has been required in the reverse osmosis process for desalination to preserve the membranes.

Raw water had to be first chlorinated to remove impurities that would clog the RO membranes and then...

this water had to be dechlorinated so as to extend the life of the RO membranes. Chlorine attacks membranes which reduces their useful life-span.

Now a new energy efficient, less costly system has emerged.

Dr. James E McGrath, University Distinguished Professor, Ethyl Chaired Professor of Chemistry and Macromolecules and Interfaces Institute, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, and Associates have developed a membrane that remains unaffected by chlorine.

This means the dechlorination step has been eliminated resulting in a simplified desalination process.

RESULT: A lower cost per gallon of fresh water!

Additionally, by creating better membranes, the need to heat water to separate salt from water is also reduced.

This discovery is a truly energy efficient solution.

Congratulations, Dr. McGrath!