Does it filter bacteria, etc.? Can it be used for wild water.
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Oh I don't think I'd use it for wild water. I'd carry along purifier tablets for that and then AFTER you've purified the water, put the water in the CamelBak. Try this, or something like it. Potable Aqua Water Treatment Tablets
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The label/instructions definitely say not to use it as a purifier/for wild use.
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No, I don't think it's appropriate for wild water, but if you use chlorine to kill bacteria then this will filter the chlorine taste from the water. I have only used it for potable water.
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No, it just kills the micro organisms. Might try an activated carbon filter.
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Yes, it should filter e-coli and all other bacterial contamination, like all RO systems would.
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Not to my knowledge. I do use it however to filter out mold spores. It filters dust particels but I have absolutely no idea about bacteria and germs!!
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That is the purpose for which the filter was designed, it may not get viruses, but no filters really do. It will remove bacteria and Protista (giardia) an if you need to worry about viruses where you are camping you can boat treat the water with iodine drops or a UV light. But most places this filter alone will make the water safe to drink.
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It removes pollutants from regular water. Also it removes chlorine and some fluoride as well (by carbon fiber filter). Please be well informed.
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I use mine in the backcountry fairly frequently. As others have pointed out, the filter suppresses the risk of Giardia and Cryptosporidium which are the biggies when drinking untreated water. My one suggestion; make sure you filter the water through a shirt or something. The filter clogs relatively easily so you want to make sure to not allow any debris from the river / pond.
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It is primarily for sediment and removal of clorine. I am not sure about how it works on bacterial or other organic items in the water. It does an excellent job of removing the swamp smell we have in the Florida water. Give it a try, you can always send it back.
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These filters are traps and bacteria will breed fast in a warm, dark and damp environment. Even the holding water tank, must be disenfected during storage. I have never seen this type of filter clear or transparent too give the user some idea of its condition.
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I never actually used it for that, but it is supposed to be able to filter either of those. I think I would have felt safe using it for either of those, I just didn't have a need to filter river or lake water.
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undergravel filters are not used with plants as it promotes the type of organisms which decays all the roots. I don't think it would work well in only several inches of water
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This is more of a sediment type filter. Use it for a pre filter for a soft water unit. (The kind you put salt in for soft water) this keeps dirt, silt and other objects out of your water.
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It does filter algae. I still brush sides. I use mine 3 or 4 tkmes a week. Bacteria should be taken care of by your sanitizer(I use chlorine).
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I don't believe it will! I believe it is a taste and sediment filter only! As far as I know the filtration of microbes or bacteria is beyond this filters capability!
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No, it will not filter water but it is a very good particulate filter.I use this filter just upstream of my water separating filter.
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No, the filter is to small and does not hold benificial bacteria well, you will always have high nitrate and ammonia levels, if your going to use that kind of filter, but a Marine land 350 or 400 bio wheel filter, your fish will thank you, see ya ;-)