Lifespan will decrease when purifying water with high levels of silt, sediment, or tannins.
The cartridge press time increases towards the end of the cartridge's lifespan; when the press time reaches 25-30 seconds, the cartridge should be replaced.
The cartridge continues to protect, even as press time increases.
Main features
- Eliminates waterborne pathogens (viruses, bacteria, protozoan cysts), including Rotavirus, Hepatitis A, Norovirus, Giardia, Cryptosporidium, E. Coli, Cholera, Salmonella, Dysentery and more
- Filters: particles (sediment, microplastics) and many chemicals, pesticides and heavy metals
- Improves taste, odor and clarity
- Testing standards : independently tested by a certified laboratory to meet or exceed NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 protocols for pathogen and chemical removal; Compliant with the US Environmental Protection Agency standard and protocol for testing microbiological water purifiers
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When stored under proper conditions, an unused (and sealed) purifier cartridge has a shelf life of 10 years.
BPA-free materials: made from food-grade ABS plastic and food-grade silicone. - Fast flow rate
10 seconds per 16.9 fl oz (3 liters/minute)