what contaminants does this filter remove from the water?
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Here is their website with information about the filters: http://waterfilters.com/maintenance-free.htm
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Hi Michael -- I'm sorry but I don't know, since we use filtered water -- so I don't use the filters at all.
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YES, please see product info, TESTED AND CERTIFIED - Certifications available upon request. Testing was conducted for removal of the following contaminants: Endrin, DDD, DDT, Lindane, Heptachlor, PCB's, Altrazine, Simazine, Nitrite, Bromodichloromethane, Bromoform, Benzene, Dibromochloromethae, Carbon Tetrachloride, Ethyl Benzene, Methyl Tert Butyl Ether, Trichloroethane, Toluene, Xylene, Giardia, Crytoporidium, E. Coli, E. Faecalis, F+RNA. Testing shows 99.9999% Reduction of Bacteria, Cysts & Viruses. The Advanced Personal Filter Straw was also tested for removal of Chlorine (99.58%) and Heavy Metals including Aluminum, Arsenic, Cadmium, Copper Lead & Mercury (97.5%). Finally the Advanced Personal Filter Straw was tested for removal of Iodine (91.67%).
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Suggest going to the Aquasana home page. Also, there's a list on an environmental page which is how I originally found types of water filters, this one, and what it removes. I do not recall the name of the group but Google your question referencing water filters and Environmental Watchdog groups.
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there is a video on youtube. It doesnt filter viruses or chemicals but does everything else. I filtered dirty lake water through it and it was clear as a bell. I didnt have the water tested before or after, the way I figure it something is better than nothing.
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I don't know. But now I am going to go and check. Indeed it probably is time I cleaned the filter. Just love the machine. Works like a charm. Keeps getting the water out of my basement and no problems. yet 6 months.
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Filters are white, there are carbon block filters for removal of impurities in water
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To much iron in the water gives it a rust color. If this is what you mean, then it should. The product description says it removes harmful minerals. Most particulate filters will remove iron color from the water, and this is a much better filter.
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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 gave my unit with white filters away because I didn't trust it after my friend had her water tested and it came back unfit for human consumption. They refunded her money and sent her black filters but I never got the results after the filter change. My understanding is the white filters water and the black purify water. It was too late for me to exchange mine and the cost was not worth taking a chance on paying for replacements. Good luck.
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Carbon filtration usually will remove most of it, around 70-85% in normal use. Reverse osmosis would remove the rest
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The filters are designed to remove particulate matter and bacteria.They are not designed to desalinize water.
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The website says: "What does the filter actually filter?The Aqua Vessel filter is tested to remove or reduce many common harmful elements that may be found in your tap water and US river water. Its coconut activated carbon removes 99.9% of Giardia and Cryptosporidium - the most commonly found parasites in US lakes and streams, and reduces heavy metals like lead, toxic chemicals like chlorine, sediments, and dirt. "http://www.ecovessel.com/faq.htm
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It removes around 91.30% of hexavalent chromium. the water goes through tubes through its multiple filters doesnt touch plastic. havent found any information on bpa but do believe its made from bpa free plastic. www.theperfectwater.com to send email.
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When you first use the filter, or when using the filter, you have to let the water run from the tap before using the filter. This allows residues and settled salts, chlorine, and other impurities to leave.
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It takes away calcium hypochlorite and trihalomethanes. And its own mineral makes the water mineral water.
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According to their website, they do filter out mercury, chromium, etc. While there is no testing protocol for pharmaceutical filtration, the activated carbon in the filter system is designed to filter organic compounds which many pharmaceuticals have, so probably does help, but no guarantee. It will take out fluoride, but if your water is heavily fluoridated, the filter will be used up quickly. The website suggets replacing the filter at .02-.04 for flouride removal. Only reverse osmosis systems handle fluoride completely. But, reverse osmosis takes out all minerals, even the ones your body needs. Have your water tested for fluoride content. It might not be as high as you think? I also let my water stand over night, so some of the chemicals that will evaporate, can do so before I pour it into the filter system. This helps my filters last longer. It is also helpful if you run your tap for a bit before you fill up. Many impurities sort of rise to the top of pipe as it sits. You will have cleaner water if you run it a bit. I imagine this is one reason a few people say their filters go bad so fast. I've never had this experience.