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Why Your RO Water Tastes or Smells Bad

22 April 2026 5 min read
Why Your RO Water Tastes or Smells Bad

RO water should be odourless and clean-tasting. A change in taste is your purifier telling you something needs attention.

Filters are overdue

Sediment and carbon filters should be changed every 6–12 months. Old carbon filters cause a musty smell.

Membrane is exhausted

A worn RO membrane lets in dissolved salts, giving a salty or metallic taste. Membranes last 2–3 years.

Storage tank needs cleaning

Bacteria can grow in the tank over time. An annual tank sanitisation removes odour.

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