Why do I need a pre-filter system if the Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane takes out the contaminates anyway?

Reverse Osmosis (RO) membranes are designed to filter out contaminants at the molecular level. It is absolutely essential to remove contaminants larger than 5 microns before passing it to the RO membrane to prevent fouling and clogging.

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