I thought RO wastes a lot of water and charcoal get more stuff out of the water.
RO takes almost 99% of everything out. Charcoal takes like 50% at best. They really aren't even comparable. Charcoal is maybe fine for creek water.
Also with my experience with charcoal. It adds charcoal to your water. Makes you more thirsty to drink it.
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