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- Removes >99.99% Bacteria including E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
- Filters 365+ contaminants
- 100 gallon filter-life
- BPA-free
- Removes 99.9999% Bacteria including E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
- Removes 99.999% contaminants
- 150 gallon filter-life
- BPA/BPS-free
Laboratory tested for 59 analytes:
- 37 different bacteria
- 11 different algae
- 9 different fungi
- 1 pollen
Recent posts
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Melioidosis From Drinking Water
Melioidosis, caused by the environmental bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, is a deadly and often overlooked infectious disease, historically linked to Southeast Asia and northern Australia. Known as the “great mimicker,” it can masquerade as pneumonia, tuberculosis, or sepsis, confounding diagnosis and delaying treatment. While once thought confined to tropical zones, B. pseudomallei has now been confirmed…
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Bacteria In Drinking Water (3 Ways To Know)
Drinking contaminated water can be dangerous. Of all possible contaminants, bacteria in water is common and of particular concern. So, how do you know if there is bacteria in your water? Bacteria in drinking water can be identified using home testing kits, laboratory testing, or by looking for signs of contamination including bad smells, how…
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Water Filter Pitchers That Can Remove Bacteria
Water filter pitchers are an affordable and easy way to remove many different contaminants from water. Removing bacteria (and viruses) can be a little more difficult but there are some brads of filter pitchers that can. Water filter pitchers certified to NSF standards 244 or P231 can remove bacteria from water. Water filter pitchers with…
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Can A Shower Filter Remove Bacteria? Filtration Media And Biofilms
Water is an essential part of life for humans and other living organisms. Thanks to its great ability to dissolve other substances, it can support the growth of microbes that affect human health. As we shower, we can become exposed to some pathogenic microorganisms if the water is not properly treated. Shower filters that are…
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Will Reverse Osmosis Remove Bacteria – Carbon, Membranes And UV Light
Bacteria are microscopic single-celled organisms that are found everywhere on earth. Some bacteria in our water are harmful, which we call pathogenic, and cause infections, but others are harmless and even helpful to the human body. However, it is vital that harmful bacteria are removed from our water before consumption. Reverse Osmosis can efficiently remove…
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Do Brita Filters Remove Bacteria?
Brita filters aim to deliver clean and great tasting water, which they do a pretty good job of! However, a big concern for many people is they don’t want to drink water that contains bacteria or other nasties. So, how do Brita filters stack up? Brita filters cannot remove any type of bacteria from water,…
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Water Filter Turned Pink – What Is It And Is It Harmful
If you have noticed your water filter is turning pink or reddish with some strange particles, you may be concerned your water is not safe to drink. In fact, you may have also noticed this pink slime in other wet areas of your house and wondered where it comes from. Water filters and filtration systems…
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Why Your Well Water Smells And Tastes Like Sulfur – And How To Fix It
Hydrogen sulfide gas is the main cause of well water smelling like sulfur or ‘rotten eggs’. Sulfur-reducing bacteria or industrial activities are mostly responsible for hydrogen sulfide gas. Chemical reactions between anodes and sulfates in water heaters, and environmental pollution (in rare cases) can also produce hydrogen sulfide gas. More than one quarter of all…
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ZeroWater Filters – Can They Remove Bacteria And Viruses?
ZeroWater prides itself on its removal of almost all dissolved solids (TDS) with its 5-stage filter. Despite this, many people still wonder if ZeroWater filters can also remove harmful bacteria and viruses from water. ZeroWater filters are not able to remove bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms from water. Although, these filters can remove almost all…
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Filtering Bacteria From Water – Which Filters Can You Trust?
Water filters certified to NSF/ANSI 244 or P231 standards can effectively remove bacteria. Distillation and UltraViolet water treatment systems (certified to NSF-55 standards) are able to kill bacteria in water. Boiling, iodine and chlorine addition can remove some (but not all) bacteria. Bacteria in water is one of the leading causes of disease outbreaks across…