What Contaminants Do Water Filters Remove? A Comprehensive Guide

Water filters can remove:

  • Chlorine and disinfection byproducts (trihalomethanes, chloroacetic acids).
  • Lead from old plumbing – toxic, especially to children.
  • Mercury from industrial pollution – neurotoxic.
  • Arsenic (naturally occurring) – carcinogenic.
  • Bacteria & viruses via physical filtration, chemical disinfection, UV.
  • Cysts (giardia, cryptosporidium) via filtration or chemical disinfection.
  • VOCs (benzene, trichloroethylene) via activated carbon or reverse osmosis.

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