Common Water Contaminants Removed by Our Water Filters

Common Water Contaminants Removed With Our Water Filters

Arsenic. Causes bladder, lung & skin cancer; may cause liver and kidney cancer. MCL 10 ppb.
Chlorine. By-products may contribute to cancer, birth defects and heart disease. MCL 4 ppm.
Chloramines. Can cause nose irritation, stomach discomfort, anemia. MCL 4 ppm.
Chromium 6. Waste product of the steel industry, known to cause cancer. KDF removes.
Cryptosporidium. Causes gastrointestinal illness (diarrhea, vomiting, cramps)
Fluoride. Above 4 ppm can cause bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones). Children may get mottled teeth. MCL 4 ppm. Can be naturally occurring in well water.
HAA5. Increased risk of cancer. By product of water disinfection. MCL 0.06 ppm.
Lead. Can cause organ damage and lead to mental retardation. MCL is 0, but action level is 15 ppb.
Cryptosporidium. A microbe that can harm people with weak immune systems.
Mercury. Can cause kidney damage. MCL 0.002 mg/l.
Nitrate. Dangers to infants. Can cause illness and death. MCL 10 ppm.
Cadmium. A heavy metal that can cause breast cancer, kidney damage and bone disease. MCL 5 ppb.
Bacteria. Can cause serious illness or death. Use ceramic pre filter, reverse osmosis or UV purifier to remove. Power outages can disrupt water flow causing contamination.
Radionuclides. Radium, Radon, Uranium, Alpha Particles, Beta Particles & Photon Emitters. Increased risk of cancer. MCL from 5 pCi/L.GAC can remove radon and radioactive iodine (131) and ion exchange softener cartridges can remove radium and Beta Particles, Reverse osmosis will remove Alpha Particles.
TTHMs--Total Trihalomethanes. Can cause liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer. By products of disinfection. MCL 0.08 ppm.