Is there a problem with activated carbon filters harboring or breeding bacteria or other contaminants within the filter itself?
A Bacteria can grow on anything, but the key to this product concept is to periodically clean the filter. Most consumers use a Granulated Activated Carbon (GAC) filter element in a manner that the systems are either attached to the faucet or permanently installed under the sink counter. The major problem is that the water is allowed to collect after use, and this is when bacteria grows or multiplies. Bacteria will grow most effectively in a dark, moist atmosphere, especially if there is no disinfectant in the remaining water. The main reason for the bacteria build-up is that filters cannot sanitize themselves automatically. With our bottle products, simply flush with a 1/8 teaspoon of chlorine in one quart of water through the system and then rinse and flush with filtered water. Or, place a Redi-Chlor water disinfection tablet in the bottle and let it stand for thirty (30) minutes. Seychelle has not received one report of bacterial growth on one of its filters since its introduction fo
