R/O water smells skunky

[mike31154]

Yep, most of you folks on the coast could probably forget about the RO membrane & run your water straight through DI after a couple of pre filters + carbon, your tap TDS is so low to begin with. All you might need is something to slow down the flow through your DI so it has time to do its thing. Still have to do the math though, cost of DI & how long it lasts without RO stage etc. This way you would not have any waste water as with the RO plumbed in there.