Impurities Removed: Prevents Scale, Chlorine, Bad Tastes/Odors, Chloramines, Dirt and Rust, Giardia Lambia Cysts, Cryptosporidium Cysts, Molds and Algae, Asbestos Fibers, 99.9% of all particles .5 Micron or larger, Lead, Trihalomethanes, Volatile Organic C