Does the AQ-4000 system use silver to prevent bacteria from growing inside the filter?
No, silver is used in some systems to reduce bacteria growth, however, silver is a toxic metal that can leach into the filtered water. The type of bacteria (heterotrophic) that can colonize on carbon media are very slow growing bacteria and are typically only a problem with filters that are used for 12 months or longer without cartridge replacement.
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- Does the AQ-4000 system use silver to prevent bacteria from growing inside the filter?
