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How to Buy a Whole House Reverse Osmosis System for Your Well Water

 

1. Understanding the Cost

Whole house reverse osmosis (RO) systems typically range from $5,000 to $15,000+. The final price depends on factors such as:

  • Water chemistry
  • Daily water production needs
  • Storage tank size
  • Pretreatment requirements
  • Overall system design

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2. What is Reverse Osmosis?

Reverse osmosis is a process where water is pushed through a semi-permeable membrane using pressure, which separates contaminants from the water. The clean water (permeate) passes through, while impurities (concentrate) are left behind and flushed away.

3. Do You Need a Whole House RO System?

An RO system is ideal if you require high-quality water free from contaminants like:

  • Total dissolved solids (TDS)
  • Arsenic
  • Chromium
  • Nitrates
  • Sulfates
  • We specialize in high recovery & high rejection home reverse osmosis systems for TDS (salty water) removal from brackish well water. Our most recent whole house RO projects include: Nebraska Well Water TDS 14,714ppm, after our RO System 188ppm - Montana Well Water TDS 5,866ppm, after our RO system 79ppm - California Well Water TDS 10,200ppm, after our RO system 175ppm - Wyoming Well Water TDS 6,304ppm, after our RO system 149ppm - Nevada Well Water TDS 2,200ppm, after our RO system 52ppm - Texas Well Water TDS 8,485ppm, after our RO system 122ppm - New Mexico Well Water TDS 3,600ppm (mostly Sulfate at 2,100ppm), after our RO system 36ppm - Maine Well Water TDS 3,500ppm, after our whole house RO system 95ppm - Colorado Well Water TDS 6700ppm (mostly Sulfate 4090ppm & Sodium 1550ppm), after our RO system 83ppm.

Before purchasing, obtain a water quality test to identify specific issues and ensure the RO system will meet your needs.

4. Water Waste Considerations

Whole house RO systems waste some water, typically with a recovery rate of 50% to 70% (meaning 1 to 2 gallons of pure water for every gallon of waste). RainDance systems feature a recirculation valve to minimize waste.

In some cases, the waste water can be repurposed for landscaping or other uses.

5. Sizing Your System

To determine the right size:

  • Calculate daily water needs (e.g., 100 gallons per person, plus additional for miscellaneous uses).
  • Double this number to account for continuous and future use.

For instance, if you need 400 gallons per day, an 800 GPD system would be suitable. The system's capacity is how much it can produce in 24 hours, so a storage tank and pump are necessary for consistent, high-flow delivery.

6. How RainDance Systems Work

  1. Pre-Filtering: Water first passes through pre-filters to remove sediment and debris.
  2. RO Purification: The water then enters the RO membrane, where contaminants are separated.
  3. Reclamation: Some of the waste water is reclaimed to reduce overall waste.
  4. Remineralization: The purified water is treated to add minerals back, protecting plumbing and appliances.
  5. Storage & Delivery: Clean water fills the storage tank. When demand arises, the pressurization pump ensures it’s delivered to your taps.

7. Manufacturing Location

RainDance Water Systems’ whole house RO systems are manufactured and assembled in the USA

8. Need Assistance?

For more information, or if you have questions:

We can review your water report and help you choose the best system for your needs.

   

Whole House RO Buyers Guide: More Options, Better Choices, Unmatched Customer Service & Support 

 

NEW! Easy Automatic RO Control Panel now included with the RainDance TSM Whole House RO Package. Our integrated electronic controller offers automated control of several system functions and helps prolong the life of the RO motor and membrane, providing long-term and reliable operation. Built with superior engineering, this control panel eliminates confusing switches and lack of feedback provided by other generic RO systems.

The Automatic RO Control Panel allows the home owner to easily monitor the performance of their system by using easy-to-read light up indicators for common RO functions. Certain features such as the System Flushing and Low Pressure provide added protection by automatically cleaning the RO membrane and shutting the RO system off in events of low water pressure. Low water pressure can cause an RO system to cycle on and off which can burn out the motor and increase noise level. Other features like the RO Pump and Tank Full keep you informed when the system is running and you have a full tank of purified water. With automated control it has never been easier to operate a whole house RO system!

  TSM-400 RO Package
Capacity: 400 G/24hr
Max TDS: 2,500ppm
High Recovery: 50% (1:1 Ratio)
1-2 Person Household / 1-2 Bathrooms
Best For Approx. 1-200 GPD


         TSM-800 RO Package
Capacity: 800 G/24hr
Max TDS: 2,500ppm
High Recovery: 50% (1:1 Ratio)
1-4 Person Household / 1-3 Bathrooms
Best For Approx. 1-400 GPD


TSM-1200 RO Package
Capacity: 1,200 G/24hr
Max TDS: 2,500ppm
High Recovery: 50% (1:1 Ratio)
1-6 Person Household / 1-3 Bathrooms
Best For Approx. 1-600 GPD

         TSM-1500 RO Package
Capacity: 1,500 G/24hr
Max TDS: 2,500ppm
High Recovery: 50% (1:1 Ratio)
1-8 Person Household / 1-4 Bathrooms
Best For Approx. 1-750 GPD




The Floor Mount Whole House RO Systems are high capacity whole house purification systems designed for single & multi-family homes and brackish water sources where generic RO systems can't stand up against difficult water problems. The TV-RO series can be stand-alone purification units or complete integrated systems including pretreatment & disinfection on a single skid mount frame.









        RainDance-2000 Brackish RO Package
Capacity: Up to 2,000 GPD
Max TDS: 5,000ppm
High Recovery: 50-70%
Complete Brackish Water Treatment
Treats High Sulfates, Hard Water,
Sodium Chloride

*Exclusive RainDance H2O Store Product!
RainDance-4000 Brackish RO Package
Capacity:
 Up to 4,000 GPD
Max TDS: 5,000ppm
High Recovery: 50-70%
Complete Brackish Water Treatment
Large Families, Multi-Home Applications

*Exclusive RainDance H2O Store Product!

RainDance-6000 Brackish RO Package
Capacity: Up to 6,000 GPD
Max TDS: 5,000ppm
High Recovery: 50-70%
Complete Brackish Water Treatment
Large Families, Multi-Home Applications

*Exclusive RainDance H2O Store Product!
RainDance-8000 Brackish RO Package
Capacity: Up to 8,000 GPD
Max TDS: 5,000ppm
High Recovery: 50-70%
Complete Brackish Water Treatment
Treats High Sulfates, Hard Water,
Sodium Chloride

*Exclusive RainDance H2O Store Product!
RainDance-10000 Brackish RO Package
Capacity: Up to 10,000 GPD
Max TDS: 5,000ppm
High Recovery: 50-70%
Complete Brackish Water Treatment
Treats High Sulfates, Hard Water,
Sodium Chloride

*Exclusive RainDance H2O Store Product!
RainDance-12000 Brackish RO Package
Capacity: Up to 12,000 GPD
Max TDS: 5,000ppm
High Recovery: 50-70%
Complete Brackish Water Treatment
Treats High Sulfates, Hard Water,
Sodium Chloride

*Exclusive RainDance H2O Store Product!


NEW! The TPC-NANO Whole House Nanofiltration Packages are our revolutionary whole house purification system with a simplistic design, easy-to-install components, and the same great purification abilities as a standard reverse osmosis systems.

Nano Filtration Systems  TPC-1500 NANO Package
Capacity: 1,500 G/24hr
Max TDS: 3,000ppm
Treats up to 60gpg Hardness!
High Recovery:
50% (1:1 Ratio)
1-8 Person Household / 1-3 Bathrooms
Best For Approx. 1-750 GPD

*Exclusive RainDance H2O Store Product!
         TPC-3000 NANO Package
Capacity: 3,000 G/24hr
Max TDS: 3,000ppm
Treats up to 60gpg Hardness!
High Recovery:
50% (1:1 Ratio)
1-10 Person Household / 1-4 Bathrooms
Best For Approx. 1-1,500 GPD

*Exclusive RainDance H2O Store Product!