Can The PurestOneTM filter remove bacteria and viruses?
Most harmful bacteria are greater than 0.4 micron in size. In almost all cases, a correctly engineered, submicron filtration system such as The PurestOneTM will remove disease bacteria like E.Coil, fecal coliform, and Salmonella, through the combination of submicron sieving and electrokinetic attraction. Viruses typically cannot function (metabolize or reproduce) outside of a host organism, so it is possible that waterborne viruses, which infect bacteria and other microorganisms, may be removed by the filter when the host organism is removed. Viruses are, however, much smaller than bacteria, and it is also possible that they could slip through the filter on their own. Thus we only recommend using The PurestOneTM with microbiologically safe, potable water supplies. Bacteria and viruses are not the major problem in municipal water systems. Mercury, lead and carcinogenic chemical residues are the main concerns. The PurestOneTM filter will remove lead, mercury, and many toxic or carcinogen
