Santevia Pure EARTH Water The Closest Thing to a Pure Mountain Spring on Your Countertop Santevia recreates the Earth's perfect process of purifying, mineralizing, alkalinizing and vitalizing water. Each drop of ordinary tap water is gravity dropped, resulting in long-contact exposure to Earth-derived elements, transforming it into the most vital and complete water available. Santevia™ Eight Stage Water Process Stage 1 – Ceramic Pre-Filter Pore size is 0.3 of a micron. Removes rust and sediments. Inhibits bacteria, germs, and parasites. Double sided, low profile design. Stage 2 – Activated Carbon & Charcoal Removes chlorine, Trihalomethanes (THMs), organic chemicals, odour, colour and particulates. 3 different sizes of carbon & charcoal used to increase effectiveness. Contains Nano Silver which inhibits the growth of bacteria in the filter. Stage 3 – Silica Sand Neutralizes acidic components creating optimal pH balance. Stage 4 – Zeolite Granules Inhibits bacteria. Removes heavy metals such as lead and mercury. Removes detergents, agricultural chemicals and other toxins. Stage 5 – Mineral Infusion Ionized minerals help oxygenate and fortify the water. The highly porous mineral stones aid in the oxygenation of water and in the adjustment of the water to mild alkaline. Stage 6 – Bio Ceramic Brea