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Topic: How do I get good filtered water without costing a fortune?

Razzle
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MultiPure makes one of the best filters (NSF certified to remove VOC's, chlorine, heavy metals, etc.). I think it also takes out chloramine. And their RO unit removes fluoride too.

The problem with Brita (and similar cosmetic filters) is they use granular carbon in the filter, which can grow bacteria because of the large gaps between granules.

Solid carbon block filters are superior for that reason.

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heiwalove
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thanks for this thread lymetoo. i have the same questions.

a multipure filter is about 400 dollars as far as i can tell. RO filters cost the same. no can do. i think i might buy a new wave enviro.. does anyone know if the unit can be removed and transferred to another faucet? (i rent and never stay in one apartment for more than a year or two.)

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heiwalove
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what do you guys think about this filter with the added fluoride filter - http://www.crystalclearsupply.com/Custom_Double_Ceramic_Countertop_Water_Filter_p/ctd-c.htm ?

i believe this is the same product sillia mentions.

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Abxnomore
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RO filters do remove fluoride. They remove everything.

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