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Do all water filters remove disease-causing organisms from drinking water?

April 26, 2017disease-causing drinking water filters organisms remove water

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Do all water filters remove disease-causing organisms from drinking water?

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The answer is a resounding no! In order to be effective against many disease-causing organisms, including cryptosporidiosis, a filter must be extremely fine. The openings have to be 1 micron (that’s 1 millionth of a meter) or smaller. When purchasing filters for your home, read the package carefully. It will usually tell you which diseases it protects against.