| PUR has been certified to reduce the following
contaminants. These are not necessarily found in your drinking water, but can be found in
some drinking water at varying levels. |
| CRYPTOSPORIDIUM & GIARDIA |
| SOURCE |
POTENTIAL
EFFECT OF EXCESSIVE CONSUMPTION |
| Animal
fecal waste |
Gastrointestinal
distress and/or flu like symptoms |
| LEAD |
| SOURCE |
POTENTIAL
EFFECT OF EXCESSIVE CONSUMPTION |
| Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of
natural deposits |
Infants
and Children:
Delays in physical of mental development.
Adults:
Kidney problems; high blood pressure |
| ASBESTOS |
| SOURCE |
POTENTIAL
EFFECT OF EXCESSIVE CONSUMPTION |
| Decay of Asbestos cement water mains: Erosion of natural
deposits |
Increased
risk of developing benign intestinal polyps |
| COPPER |
| SOURCE |
POTENTIAL
EFFECT OF EXCESSIVE CONSUMPTION |
| Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of
natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives |
Short
term exposure:
Gastrointestinal distress.
Long term exposure:
Liver or Kidney damage |
| 2,4-D |
The Contaminant or other substances removed or reduced by
this water filter are not necessary in all users' water. Claims are calculated based on
NSF accepted practice of average percent reduction. Do not use with water that is
microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality.
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without
adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems that are certified for cyst
reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts. Individuals
requiring water of specific microbiological purity should consult their physician. |
