I have well water and I am looking for a high degree of filtering out contaminates. Exactly what contaminates is it filtering and to what degree?
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Berkey has a very comprehensive scientific analysis on their knowledge base website, here: http://berkeywaterkb.com/black-berkey-elements-test-results/ I hope that helps!
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As far as I know all of them. We are on well water and now it tastes great.
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I cannot tell you to what degree, however I was able to find a ton of information on the Berkey website. Also, keep in mind that it comes with the standard Black Berkey filters and there are additional filters you can purchase (which I did) that filter out fluoride and arsenic. PS - the fluoride in water is not the "good kind" that you want for your teeth.
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Berkey has a very comprehensive scientific analysis on their knowledge base website, here: http://berkeywaterkb.com/black-berkey-elements-test-results/I hope that helps!
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We, too, have a well. The Berkey web site should provide the info you're looking for (it is very helpful). Please be aware that it is a purification system as well as a filter.
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It can filter both city water and well water. It doesn't filter out virus and bacteria, though. For well water, a whole house UV stage (#UVF55) is recommended if bio contamination is concerned.
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Ed jones beat me to it with his response. The type of water filtered varies in the field every time. In a lab, not very useful. But I agree with you there should be some type of standard test. Maybe there is?
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Sawyer's claim for the filter is that it removes 99.99999% of all harmful bacteria and 99.9999% of protozoa. Viruses are not included nor are other impurities mentioned. I have written to Sawyer to ask about tannin and brackish water and will reply again once I receive a return message. I'm not sure when that will be, but hope it will be soon.Keri-LynnFour Seasons Survival
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I have no idea? All I know is we have well water & no type if water filtering system in the house & it's awful!! This has been the best shower filter I have found, pricey, but worth it :-)
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It's a cold process. I use filtered tap water. We like it for oil diffusing. I can see the vapor, but for severe colds, etc. we rely on a stronger humidifier.
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This particular technology is proprietary and the manufacturer doesn't give a number. In marine applications, a 10μ filter is usual for fuel-water separation.
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I am not qualify to answer that question, I live in the country side of FL and we have well water. My coffee maker calls for filtered water and I used for that.
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Sad to report I am not a fan of Enviro filter, mine cracked and sprayed water on the ceiling ruining the sheetrock in the ceiling above the shower and CS was not helpful. Cannot recommend New Wave Enviro filters. These filters are intended to filter chlorine and they are not a contamination filter. My guy is a plumber and he suggests looking for a sediment filter.
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The filter that is exposed on the top. You may have some splash if the water level is too low!
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Since we use the local water supply we do not have sediment in our water, so I can't answer that part of the question. Our water is chlorinated and the filter takes out all odor of that or any other chemicals. We are very pleased with this product.
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Have well water - no issues with spots. Been installed since July 13. Love it.
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We use county tap water and/or reverse osmosis water. It has a filter. I assumed it's purpose is to filter impurities. If you are using well water with a high iron content, that may reduce the life of the filter.
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Everything I see is plastic where you pour the water in. Where the water comes out into the filter system the only thing that is not plastic there is the screen part of the basket that holds the grounds. One cannot actually see the "well". I lifted this little plastic "grate" looking part and still cannot see the well.
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This requires a multifaceted answer. First of all, how large is the sediment your well draws in? These filters are available in several different screen or mesh filter sizes. If it is sandy, you need to compare the size of the sand to the micron size of the filter element. I'd say this is the most important research that you need to do. Next I'd ask how much sand gets drawn in say daily, then over the course of a week. Thus could be determined by how much sand is in your toilet tanks, (when you take the lid off and look inside); then how often do you clean the screens on the washer? Lastly, do you see sand in the faucet arreaters? If the answer is a great deal to any of the above questions, I would advise you to get a filter which is one pipe size larger then then waterline coming from your pressure pump/ inlet to your house. This will allow a longer time between flushing intervals of the filter. I have used them in this application in the past, with great results for our customers. If it is installed correctly, the drain on the bottom would be run to the outside,or a nearby drain. Be sure to install a union on the drain line to allow for occasional disassembly. When the filter shows signs of being clogged- sediment in the bottom, color in the screen; then you flush it out for 1-2 minutes, until clear. I hope this helps you. I am a plumber in northern Arizona, and would recommend this item.
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I have been researching small filter as I work with various manufacturers of larger reverse osmosis systems. Frankly, this product scares me; you need at least 0.1 micron to filter out bacteria. That still leaves viruses, some chemicals, silica, and various dissolved solids. The only way to deal with some of these other contaminants is to use reverse osmosis.
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That's a hard question to answer! Short answer is NO. Long answer is, it depends on the Chemical's molecular size. Since water itself is a chemical and there are chemicals like petrol that are molecularity smaller, they will pass through the filter. Others are bigger and will be filtered. You should always find the cleanest water source possible when filtering!