Reduces the following contaminants: lead, cysts such as giardia lambila, and cryptosporidium * Removes chlorine taste and odor, dirt and cloudiness, mold and algae and particles 1/2-Micron and larger in size * Designed for high slit density water and removes volatile organic chemicals (vocs), including THMS and delivers bacteriostatic control; * Inhibits limescale build-up in water-using appliances; easy to install using household common tools * Finely polishes treated water to premium quality for drinking and cooking; a lower operating cost that is below the price of bottled water