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Ordinary ceramic filters are ineffective in destroying bacteria and viruses. On the contrary these filters become breeding ground for bacteria. Boiling water is preventive measure that is effective for microbial reduction but ineffective in reducing chemical contaminants. Moreover, it is time consuming and costly in the long run.
