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In-depth essay:  What to understand when choosing a filter for drinking water

In-depth essay: What to understand when choosing a filter for drinking water

Here is info we think can be useful to help you choose the best filter for your needs. In the selection table on the Collections page, you’ll find the essential values of each model.  But don’t just focus on comparing the...

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About NSF Certification

About NSF Certification

What is NSF International? NSF International is an accredited, independent third-party certification body that tests and certifies the safety and performance of products.  Every reputable manufacturer of water filtration equipment relies on NSF certification to verify their claims. Without NSF...

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NYC tap water before / after XL7000 filtration

NYC tap water before / after XL7000 filtration

New York City often proclaims its tap water to be some of the finest in the nation. That’s not entirely incorrect; the problem with the claim is that it’s based on the point of origin, not 100 miles downstream when water...

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What if all building water is filtered to bottled-water quality?

What if all building water is filtered to bottled-water quality?

Let’s make all the water in our building bottled quality! It seems at first a worthy goal.  But in reality, there are some limitations to consider. Municipalities use chlorine not only for pathogen control but also to assure a disinfection residual...

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The XL7000 in every apartment

The XL7000 in every apartment

Program Summary For owners who have ordered Omicron fine particle filtration of domestic water at their projects, we are pleased to offer revenue-sharing options to enable XL7000 drinking water filtration in every resident’s kitchen. About the XL7000 The XL7000 meets...

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