1. Free Residual Chlorine
- Reason for Filtering: Residual chlorine is typically added to water to neutralize bacteria and microorganisms, but it can negatively affect the taste and smell of water. It has also been linked to dryness of the skin and hair.
- Benefits of Filtering: By removing residual chlorine, Cleansui offers water with a clean and natural taste without the unpleasant chemical smell of chlorine.
2. 2-MIB (Moldy Odor)
- Reason for Filtering: This organic compound is responsible for the moldy or "earthy" smell and taste in water, usually caused by algae growth in water sources.
- Benefits of Filtering: Cleansui effectively removes this substance, ensuring clean and pleasant-tasting water.
3. Turbidity (Suspended Particles, Bacteria, and Solid Lead)
- Reason for Filtering: Turbid water contains suspended particles such as bacteria and lead, which not only give the water an opaque appearance but can also pose health risks if consumed in large quantities.
- Benefits of Filtering: By removing these substances, the Cleansui filter ensures clean water while protecting against potential health threats.
4. Soluble Lead
- Reason for Filtering: Lead can enter water through old plumbing pipes and has been linked to circulatory system problems, nervous system disorders, and anemia.
- Benefits of Filtering: Cleansui removes soluble lead, providing safe water for everyone and ideal for vulnerable groups such as children.
5. Trihalomethanes (THMs)
- Reason for Filtering: Trihalomethanes form when chlorine reacts with organic materials in water and have been linked to carcinogenic effects and liver disorders.
- Benefits of Filtering: By removing THMs, Cleansui reduces the risk of exposure to these toxic compounds.
The substances included in THMs are as follows:
- Chloroform: A known carcinogen found in water disinfectants.
- Bromodichloromethane: A substance with similar effects to chloroform.
- Dibromochloromethane: Can affect the liver and kidneys.
- Bromoform: A carcinogenic substance that can cause damage to the nervous system.
6. Tetrachloroethylene
- Reason for Filtering: Used as a cleaning solvent and linked to carcinogenic effects as well as nervous system problems.
- Benefits of Filtering: The Cleansui filter removes this dangerous chemical, making water safer for daily consumption.
7. Trichloroethylene
- Reason for Filtering: This organic chemical compound is often used as an industrial solvent and is linked to carcinogenic effects.
- Benefits of Filtering: Removing this substance with Cleansui reduces health risks.
8. 1,1,1-Trichloroethane
- Reason for Filtering: This substance is used in solvents and has been linked to liver and kidney damage.
- Benefits of Filtering: By removing 1,1,1-trichloroethane, Cleansui provides cleaner and healthier water.
9. CAT (Agricultural Chemicals)
- Reason for Filtering: Certain agricultural chemicals have been implicated in endocrine disruptions, which can affect hormonal balance and reproductive health.
- Benefits of Filtering: By removing CAT, Cleansui helps protect against potential endocrine disruptions.
10. E. coli (Escherichia coli)
- Reason for Filtering: E. coli is a bacterium that can be found in drinking water due to fecal contamination. While many forms of E. coli are harmless, certain strains can cause severe gastrointestinal infections and other health complications.
- Benefits of Filtering: The hollow fiber membrane of Cleansui is designed to trap microorganisms, including E. coli, thus preventing their entry into drinking water. This technology offers an additional level of protection, ensuring water is clean and free from pathogenic bacteria.