I would like to know what exactly it removes and how much of it - preferable from the company that makes these filters. They must have a lab report. Also: is there a gage that will show you the water levels in the top and in the bottom part? Mina
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It removes everything, put food coloring in the water and it comes out clear.i tried this..I bought it specifically to remove flouride..taste is so clean..no more hauling around cases of bottled --use for cooking too..could not be easier and good for the environment
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Sorry. The only thing that I know of that Might work would be to distill the water and try to get rid of the contaminants afterward. The filter system that seems to filter the best, and remove the most hazards is the Berkey filters. Suggest that you research them. I spent days........,,, looking for something thy would remove salt and biochemical contaminants. There is not one that I could find. I was very impressed with the Berkey, and for a lightweight purifier, I really do like the LifeStraw. It will do more than most of the very small filters. Be sure to get this one, and not the green camoflage one that lets 2 micron particles through. That one seems to be mostly for looks. Hope this helps.
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I do not know exactly how much chlorine is removed by this filter. The filtered water taste is good for me. I lke this filer.Barbara
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Samantha I not found any verification ..but I have used the filter in some nasty water to test it myself ..so far no side effects but I also have a back up .it is called the life straw
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Q. Does the ZeroWater filter remove Fluoride?A. ZeroWater filters are not certified for the reduction of fluoride however fluoride is an inorganic compound. The TDS meter is designed to detect inorganic compounds. Fluoride levels in water are usually around 2 to 4 ppm, which will show up on the meter as 002 to 004. So when filtered water reads 000 it is not likely that fluoride is present in water.---http://www.zerowater.com/faqs.aspx
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Good questions. Please allow me to refer you to the real authority on water purification. Bill Yost of Flat Fish USA can answer your questions regarding the ceramic water filter. I recently purchased a number of these filters through my city. I have confidence in his advice.
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See for yourself. http://www.bigberkeywaterfilters.com/helpful-resources/test-results/
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Hello Yuki, The Aquasana AQ-5300 filter system effectively removes mercury, lead, and asbestos. The company does not test for other heavy metals. The filters do not remove potassium, calcium, or magnesium. The system's carbon filter also removes many organic compounds, which are listed in their literature. Please see their web site for more details: http://www.aquasana.com/product_detail.php?product_id=51 We like our filter, which we purchased to improve the flavor of our morning coffee. This system does not replace a water softener. Sincerely, Robert Ashton, MD, PhD
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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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This is why I returned mine, and the fact I got the same TDS reading from it as I did with the tap water. I ended up buying a C-TOP RO from free drinking water.com. It's been a phenomenal filter.
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None of the cartridge filters remove TDS. If you want that, you need reverse osmosis.It's a choice. Some people don't want to remove minerals, just organics and lead, some do.
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My system puts out water that reads 000ppm on a quality dissolved solids meter. I would think it will remove most everything from the water.
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I would not take advertising to much to heart. If your really concerned about specific bacteria, VOC's or toxic waste. Your best bet would be a reverse osmosis unit. Nowhere as cheap as a gravity unit. ProPur advertised fluoride and chlorine removal that other labs have disputed. As of now Berkey is my gravity filter choice. And it does not remove everything. Such as heavy metals.
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I was unaware about the filter. I live in a very hard water place and I've had it for 1 yr. and it works great
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I have no idea, we don't use it. We prefer to use water that has already been filtered. This filter looks like it create a sanctuary for bacteria and bio-film and we also didn't want to have to purchase more replacement filters for this gadget. We've had our Krups for about a year and are very happy with it. We had a Krups before this one, so we're happy with the brand and designs. BTW, it's pretty noisy when it cranks up at 5 am in a quiet house!
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i use this filter on my 10 gal tank with greate results.very crystal clear water filtering system the filters are large but they do a greate job.i have 3 and realy love the job they do.i hope this helps you
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We have not had it tested but our water is very good and there is a significant difference with the fluoride filters and without. I would suggest the extra price is well worth the cost.