physically removes disease bacteria, pathogenic cysts like Giardia, Cryptosporidia, and other specific parasites and debris down to 0.1 mirons (0.4 absolute). Removing the pathogens also removes the disease toxins they contain as is far superior to "poisoning" organisms with pesticides and allowing the pathogen residue, toxins an pestisides to remain in the water to be consumed.
traps and captures specific organic and other chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides and solvents, as well as chlorine and other trace contaminants that can be toxic and/or carcinogenic, along with foul taste, odor, and color.
uses specifically charged space-age surfaces, essentially as magnets, to remove minute particles, molecules and colloids suspended in the water. ** All of these purification mechanisms work together to REMOVE viruses, disease bacteria and other contaminants far smaller than submicron microfiltration alone can remove.

* Normal sizes - 0.1 absolute required for effective removal of Cryptosporidia per Centers for Disease Control.		?  Comparisons are from general information. Performance varies widely within categories. +  Usually not effective against organic contaminants ordinarily found in drinking water. Check manufacturer's claims and test results for specific information.