More details on #2, above: What contaminants are Multi-Pure Drinking Water Systems certified by NSF to reduce?
Multi-Pure Drinking Water Systems have been tested and certified by NSF for the reduction of the following contaminants/substances (*99% is the maximum rate of reduction certified): Aesthetic Effects (ANSI/NSF Standard No. 42) – Chlorine by > 99% – Particulate matter down to 0.5 micrometer, sub micron (Class I) Health Effects (ANSI/NSF Standard No. 53) The following descriptions of contaminants and their health effects are taken from MultiPure’s page: http://www.multipureco.com/contaminants.htm – Turbidity – Can be caused by suspended colloidal material (gelatinous or mucinous substance), coliform contamination, and surface water treatment. Although not health threatening in itself, turbidity interferes with disinfection and is related to disinfection by-products (see summary of trihalomethanes below). – Lead – A heavy metal, has no known functions or health benefits for humans. Lead, by its nature, is toxic to humans and other forms of life. It is considered a metabolic poison (meanin
