does it filter out chemical toxins?
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Here is a better answer; Avoid water with a strange hue or film on it, and avoid water that is not clear Try to find moving water as opposed to still water Avoid water where there is active growth in it such as algae or scum Avoid water near roadways or pavement as it likely has oil and pollutants in it Stay upstream of industrial facilities, mines and construction Avoid water from farmland, as it might have large amounts of fertilizer and pesticides in it
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Here is a better answer; Avoid water with a strange hue or film on it, and avoid water that is not clearTry to find moving water as opposed to still waterAvoid water where there is active growth in it such as algae or scumAvoid water near roadways or pavement as it likely has oil and pollutants in itStay upstream of industrial facilities, mines and constructionAvoid water from farmland, as it might have large amounts of fertilizer and pesticides in it
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You have to consider heavy metals and some toxins of course. You would want to know what is upstream, and if there has been any dumping from factories...etc, etc. Common sense and caution is a must. Still...these are a must have.
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ABSOLUTELY NOT. DO NOT USE THIS WITH WATER YOU SUSPECT TO BE CONTAMINATED BY CHEMICALS, TOXINS, OR HUMAN WASTE.Sorry to yell, but there are some wildly incorrect answers on this page: please report them as abuse for being dangerous to human life. This will absolutely not protect you from anything dissolved in the water, so don't ever use it if you know there is a factory or mines upstream. Additionally, never use ANY filter if you suspect there is human waste in your water. Source: neuroscientist and paramedic.
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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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Mine came set up for recirculating. The filter will not remove all odor but will help eliminate most of it. Charcol filte can be replaced when needed
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I don't think so. This filter is mainly to filter out small particles.Filters for removing water are usually larger and more complex.
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From my research I learned it does not filter out the majority of fluoride. But int he shower, fluoride does not enter your body because it does not "steam" like chlorine does. If you boil water containing fluoride, the fluoride does not boil out, it justs concentrates in the liquid remaining. Therefore it does not change it's form from a solid to a gas, or in this case, steam. Chorines on the other hand, does. This filter will eliminate the chlorine and other contaminates. Contact your water department to see if they add chlorimines. Chloraminated vapor from showers, baths, hot tubs, dishwashers, and other household appliances contains volatilized chemicals that can be inhaled and cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Chloramine damages mucous membranes. The lung damage in those exposed to chloramine in indoor pool air is similar to that seen in regular smokers. An increase in asthma due to exposure from chloramine in indoor swimming pool areas was shown in a Belgium study from the Catholic University of Louvain so find out if they are putting this dangerous toxic chemical in your water. For more info go to http://www.chloramine.org/chloraminefacts.htm.
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bought it for my wife's nail salon; according to her it's great for filtering out dusts, toxins, and some odors...it's quite too so works great for her.
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Sorry, thought you were asking about the refrig filter and I stated I didn't know. This whole house filter works great to get rid of odors it eliminates the strong sulfur smell and taste our water has
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No it doesn't. It's more like a liver cleanse to get rid of toxins. I use it in conjunction with a smoothie regiment to detox.
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From my knowledge of using the product, it filters also other contaminants such as bacteria, but you should also get more details on that issue from the product's website and other customer reviews.
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I bought this for a friend and don't remember a filter. Sorry I cannot be more informative.
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It's only for removing debris. Chemicals are needed to prevent bacteria and algae from growing.
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The idea is that it filters out all the bad stuff in water like bacteria particles or dirt or whatever
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I havent tested it but it definitely gets all of the chloride out of the municiple water (they use it to clean the pipes). I dont taste anything in our water. You can run red food dye through the system to see if your seals are tight. If so the water is clear. (I use the black and white filters.)
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It is supposed to filter Cryptosporidium. I can only say I have not had a problem. But, I do not know if the water contained this or not. I do not know where you are going to be. Higher elevation run off water seems to have less to worry about. To be safe or if you are going to be in an area that has very poor water quality, I would use the filter and a chemical treatment together. There are some very inexpensive treatment tablets that are light and will ensure that you have everything from parasites AND bacteria covered.
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You mean "does it remove chlorine"? I would say no. The description says it reduces chlorine taste and odor. Not sure how as it's just a paper filter and its main purpose is to remove solids. Chlorine is liquid and would just seep thru along with the water. While it may reduce taste & odor it certainly cannot remove any actual chlorine.
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The filter is very difficult and complex to clean...it can be done, but so can a moon landing! They recommend a toxic chemical cleaner which they sell for $14.00 American....
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It does not indicate in the specifications, however it does have a HEPA filter which will help eliminate the toxins from smoke.