Water filters are designed to remove contaminants in your water. Contaminants pass through city filter systems straight into your household water supply. They can also come from the pipes in your house that transport the water. EPA standards do allow certain a level of contaminates, and in many cases, the levels are not as low as you might think. A common contaminant, chlorine is also used as a disinfectant in public water systems. As a result, most tap water tastes and smells of chlorine
Two Most Deadly Contaminants
While the contaminant Chlorine has been linked to many serious health problems, such as breast cancer, the two most deadly contaminants that are found in our water supply are Cryptosporidium and Guardia.
It is important that the water filter you choose removed Chlorine, Cryptosporidium, Guardia and as many other contaminants as possible while allowing minerals that are essential to your health to pass through.
Aquasana’s Two Stage Filter System
Stage 1 removes chlorine and enhances pH balance with a natural copper / zinc mineral media called KDF-55D. The second filtration stage uses a carbonized coconut shell media for the removal of synthetic chemicals and VOCs (volatile organic compounds), and, most importantly, the two deadliest contaminants Cryptosporidium and Guardia. To see a full breakdown of what the Aquasana Two Stage Water Filter will remove, please visit this page.(links to comparison chart)
Ensuring Your Protection
It is important to understand that a water filter gathers the "Garbage" in you tap water. Because of this, it is recommended that you change your filter every 6 months.
If after an extended period of non-use, such as your family vacation causes the taste of water to change, it is time to change the filter. Water filters are susceptible to mold attack if left unused for an extended period of time.
Also note that carbon filters reduce in efficiency the longer they are in use. For this reason, regular filter replacement is essential.
To ensure that you always have the necessary replacement filters, join our Auto-Ship Program. By joining, you will also receive a Lifetime Warranty against damage, even if you do the damage yourself.
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