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How Does Deionization Work?

Deionization uses two types of synthetic resins to remove virtually all ionic material from water (99.9%). No other method will achieve 18.3 megohms/cm resistance (the highest purity of low mineral water possible).

Here’s how it works, the Cation resin exchanges positively-charged ions for H+ while Anion resin exchanges negatively-charged ions for OH-. As Cation resins release hydrogen (H+) in exchange for cations (positively-charged ions in water), Anion resins release hydroxide (OH-) ions for anions (negatively-charged ions in water). The displaced H+ and OH- combine to form H2O.

Water Specialties, Inc. has been Utah’s contractor for ​Deionized water since 1984.

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PEDI Service

Ideal candidates for PE Deionization include hospitals, chemical companies, laboratories, machine shops, and manufacturing plants just to name a few.


When drawing on the strength of Water Specialties' experience to support their commercial water needs, customers can focus on increasing the overall success of their business. Please contact us for quotes or to answer any questions you may have regarding DI water.

Additional Documentation

PEDI Tank Sizes PEDI Tank Sizes
Example Tank Configuration Options Example Tank Configuration Options
Water Quality Conversion Chart Water Quality Conversion Chart