To whom it may concern,

I am considering buying a water filter for my house.
I am quite sure that I want a RO (reverse osmosis)filter. 
The only "problem I have with a pure RO filter is that it delivers
about 100%pure water and pure H2O have an acid PH, i.e. below 7.
This is the reason why I have not acquired a pure RO water filter yet.
well I heard about the RO Bio-Ceramic water systems and all the added
benefits the Bio-ceramic brings and decided to investigate:
Some of these benefits are:
* Improves oxygen levels in the blood.
* Eliminates wastes from the body.
* Reduces acid levels in the body.
* improves the nervous system.
* Prevents the growth of bacteria. etc..

This all sound very impressive, but I'm concerned with:
1. How exactly does the Bio-Ceramics operate to produce all these added benefits?  
2. Is anything added to the water in the water filtering stage where
the bio-ceramics operate, to produce an alkaline PH and if so what?
3. What amount and exactly what kind of research has been done to date
to determine the long term effects on the body, blood, tissue etc.. of
the Bio ceramics?
4. The company selling these in South Africa is "Water Wise", if this could help.
5. Apparently the Bio-Ceramic talked of above operates by causing
"bio-genetic" rays to be radiated into the water - how is this
accomplished (how does ceramic radiate?).
6. Is there any possibility of after effects (not expected or desired)
following this radiation?

That?s all
kind regards
Bertus Venter
South Africa

Dear Bertus,
Your answer is in the Waterwise web site, they quote the SABS specs
for 1984and compare with the EEC "specs" The latter are the guide
figures only e.g. chlorides are given as 25 p.p.m., it is economically
impossible to reduce this figure hence it is only a guide Look up the
present specs. from RAND WATER.
In my opinion assuming that your are using water from say RWB or
similar provider you do need this device or R.O.
You are welcome to contact me for more info.
Regards,
Derek

Pure H20 is not acidic, however it does become acidic over time with
exposure to carbon dioxide.

I am not sure if drinking acidic water is a good thing. In Japan,
ionizing water filters are popular. People drink the alkaline output
and the acidic runoff is discarded or used for cosmetic uses.

You might also be interested in a new recently patented type of
sanitising ECPD silver water filter, which is also being made
available in the USA. Some information is available at
http://www.cleverhome.com.au/products/ECPD-water-filter.html.