| Reverse Osmosis |
Bottled Water |
Exchange Tank |
Water Softener |
TritonHome |
Cost Per
Gallon: $0.18 to $0.25 |
Cost Per
Gallon: $0.79 to $5.00 |
Cost Per
Gallon: $0.006 to 0.010 |
Cost Per
Gallon: $0.12 to $0.23 |
Cost Per
Gallon: $0.00202 |
| Expensive |
Expensive |
Expensive ($30 - $75 monthly) |
Expensive |
Inexpensive |
| Yearly filter/membrane replacement and maintenance costs from $90 to $180. |
Generally good tasting water. |
Not generally used for drinking. |
Not generally used for drinking. |
Provides delicious, clean, odor-free water from every faucet in a home. |
| Aggressive, low ph water. |
Quality may be no better than tap water. |
Leaves a slick feeling on skin after shower and bath. |
Leaves a slick feeling on skin after shower and bath. |
Excellent for drinking, washing, clothes, etc. |
| Limited amount of water available. |
Plastic bottles should not be re-used. |
May require bi-weekly replacement and/or multiple exchange tanks. |
Requires frequent replacement of salt (sodium or potassium chloride) |
Effective service life varies from 16-25 years. |
| Wastes significant amounts of water. |
Bottles may leach PCB's into the water. |
May require bi-weekly replacement and/or multiple exchange tanks. |
For drinking water, requires use of reverse osmosis or bottled water. |
Various sizes available |
| Not good for plants or pets. |
Plastic bottles create environmental issues. |
For drinking water, requires use of reverse osmosis or bottled water. |
Good water for dishwashing. |
NO regular Maintenance or filter changes. |
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Deliveries may require driver access to garages. |
Not good for plants or pets. |
Does NOT use salt, potassium, chemicals or magnets. |
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Good water for dishwashing. |
Banned in many communities due to salt brine backwash. |
Installations NOT restricted by any legislation |
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Not good for plants or pets. |
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