Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do the PureMountainSpringTM or AddiPureTM filters affect fluoride?A. The PureMountainSpringTM and AddiPureTM water filters do not significantly reduce the level of fluoride in the water source. Q. Do the PureMountainSpringTM or AddiPureTM filters remove the natural, healthy trace minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium? A. No, the PureMountainSpringTM and AddiPureTM filters do not significantly reduce the level of the healthy, naturally occurring minerals.Q. Will the filters remove bacteria or viruses? (Can the filters be used with well water?)A. Do not use PureMountainSpringTM or AddiPureTM
filters with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown
quality without adequate disinfection. The World Health Organization
(WHO) drinking water standards state that 2-3 mg/L chlorine should be
added to water that may be microbiologically unsafe in order to gain a
satisfactory disinfection and residual concentration (WHO, Guidelines
for drinking water quality). This corresponds to 1/8 teaspoon (or 8
drops) of regular, unscented, liquid household bleach for each gallon
of water (U.S. federal agencies and the Red Cross). Stir it well and
let it stand for 30 minutes before you use it. You may then use this
water with your water filter to remove the chlorine and any other
impurities that may be in the water. Thus, with proper disinfection the filters may be safely used with well water.
Q. Will the filter fit my water cooler or water crock?
A. The PureMountainSpringTM water filter fits most water coolers, including Oasis, Whirlpool, Water-Boy, Sunroc, Greenway, Sunbeam, General Electric (GE), and Elkay water coolers, and most Brita water coolers. The GE and older models of the Oasis, Elkay, and Whirlpool
water coolers require an adapter ring, which we will ship to you at no
cost with your filter if you call and request the adapter ring. The
water filter also fits almost all water dispensers such as water crocks
that are designed to be used with standard 3 and 5-gallon water
bottles. (See Before You Buy a Filter).
Q. Why are PureMountainSpringTM water filters a wiser choice than purchasing bottled water?
A. PureMountainSpringTM water filters deliver crystal clear, delicious drinking water at a cost that is much less per gallon than bottled water. - PureMountainSpringTM
water filters are NSF certified to meet ANSI/NSF Standard 42 for
reduction of chlorine (99%*), taste, and odor, and Standard 53 for the
reduction of lead (98% at pH 6.5) -- not all bottled water is
certified. (*99% is the maximum rate of reduction certified)
- PureMountainSpringTM
water filters are more convenient than bottled water. There is no need
to lug heavy bottles of water home from a retail store, or wait for a
delivery service to enter your home with delivered bottled water.
- PureMountainSpringTM water filters eliminate the hassle of finding a place to store your bottled water.
Q. How long do the filters last?
A.
Filter life will vary in direct proportion to the amount of water used
and the type and level of impurities in the water being processed. The
PureMountainSpringTM
filters are NSF certified to deliver 140 gallons of water with stated
lead removal and more than 150 gallons of stated chlorine removal as
well as sediment, bad taste and odors. With a filter of this type,
which does not have a means of signaling the user that the filter has
reached the point where the filtering performance will begin to
degrade, NSF testing requires double the certified capacity before
performance begins to degrade. Thus, with a 150-gallon NSF
certification, the filter will normally deliver 300 gallons before the
filtering performance begins to degrade. To be safe and fully trust
that the filter is performing properly, one can be conservative and
follow the NSF recommendations. In any case, these filters should be changed at least every six months
to ensure optimum filtering performance. We offer a free filter
reminder service to notify you when your filter needs replacing.
The AddiPureTM
filters are NSF certified to deliver 105 gallons of water with stated
lead removal and more than 150 gallons of stated chlorine removal, as
well as sediment, bad taste and odors. In any case, these filters
should be changed at least every three months to ensure optimum filtering performance.
Q. Are there other benefits of having a water cooler with a PureMountainSpringTM filter?
A.
There will be a back-up drinking water supply in an emergency such as
when a municipal water line becomes contaminated or is shut off. For
example, you can buy several polycarbonate bottles for long-term water
storage and be ready if a hurricane strikes and disrupts your water
supply (Purchase a Bottle).
Q. Do polycarbonate bottles impart any taste or residual chemicals into water?
A. A
concern surfaced in 2003 that bisphenol-A may migrate from
polycarbonate bottles, in particular from old bottles that have been
washed with hot water and used repeatedly. In 2005, this claim was
examined by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority in a
study (Reference) that measured migration from 22 new baby bottles (representing 14
brands) and 20 old baby bottles (representing 11 brands). The old
bottles had been used for up to three years in households under typical
conditions including microwave heating, boiling before use, and dish
washing. Consistent with many other studies, no migration of bisphenol
A was detected from the new bottles. Significantly, trace migration
levels were detected in only three of the old bottles. Contrary to
what had been previously reported, numerous laboratory tests have shown
that typical use of polycarbonate bottles does not lead to migration
that would be of concern. However, recent reports continue to caution consumers to err on the safe side and not use polycarbonate bottles for beverages that are intended for infants and young children (see Drinking Water Concerns). The most important consideration from the perspective of using one of our filters is that any very minute amounts of
bisphenol-A (BPA) that could possibly enter the water from the bottle
would then be removed by the filter, along with any chlorine, heavy
metals such as lead, and any organic and inorganic contaminants. That
is part of the beauty in using this system -- the chlorine in the tap
water will kill any bacteria or viruses in the water, and these
and other contaminants are then filtered out before you drink the water. Beneficial minerals are not removed. As a bonus, you have the cost savings, convenience, and wonderful tasting water!
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