What contaminants are filtered by TAPP Water filtersUpdated 9 months ago
CHLORINE
TAPP EcoPro reduces Chlorine by 95% or more based on 100s of tests carried out on tap water around the world. This improves the taste instantly for chlorinated water. In addition to this TAPP EcoPro removes all known bi-products from Chlorine (whereof some potentially cancerogenic such as THMs).
CHLORAMINE
TAPP EcoPro reduces Chloramine by 95% or more based on more than 50 tests carried out on tap water in Los Angeles and other cities using chloramine rather than Chlorine. In addition to this Amonia is reduced by 90% or more.
LEAD
TAPP EcoPro is tested for lead reduction and removal in accordance with NSF 53. This means lead is reduced by 95% or more.
MICROPLASTICS
TAPP EcoPro removes all microplastics that have been found so far in tap water thanks to the 1-2 micron carbon block.
NITRATE (NO3)
TAPP EcoPro reduces Nitrate by 90% or more based on independent lab tests.
NITRITE
TAPP EcoPro reduces Nitrate by 90% or more based on independent lab tests.
TRIHALOMETHANES (THM's)
TAPP EcoPro reduces THM's by 99% to NSF Standard 53. THM's are formed when organic matter in water reacts with chlorine. They are a by-product of chlorination and have been linked to higher rates of bladder cancer.
HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA's)
TAPP EcoPro reduces HAA's by 95%. HAA's are formed when organic matter reacts with chlorine or other disinfection products used in public supply water. High contamination has also been linked to incidences of bladder cancer.
AMMONIA
TAPP EcoPro reduces Ammonia contamination by 95% and ammonia can contaminate public supply water through animal faecal matter.
PESTICIDES/HERBICIDES
TAPP EcoPro reduces pesticides and herbicides by 95% which can contaminate public supply water from the groundwater sources which are used currently in a ratio of 30% with the reverse osmosis public supply water.
PATHOGENS/BACTERIA
TAPP EcoPro reduces pathogens and bacteria by 95%, examples are Clostridium, eColi, Enterococcus and Microbial Cysts. In Malta due to high chlorination we do not have a high rate of bacterial contamination.
LEAD
TAPP EcoPro reduces lead contamination by 95%+ in accordance with NSF Standard 53. Lithium, Aluminium, Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Nickel, Selenium, and Zinc are also filtered.
MICROPLASTICS
TAPP EcoPro filters out all microplastics with a width of less than 2µm (2 microns, a millionth of a metre).
PERFLURINATED CHEMICALS (PFAS)
TAPP EcoPro reduces PFAS contamination by 95%+ These "forever chemicals" are a common contaminant in rainwater and public supply water.
FLUORIDE
TAPP EcoPro reduces fluoride by 30-70% based on independent lab tests. Fluoride is a natural compound found most fresh water sources, tea, vegetables and fruit. It’s not considered a contaminant although we are aware that some people are concerned about the health effects. Many water filters claim fluoride removal but in reality we’ve found that reverse osmosis is the only effective way to reduce fluoride by 95% or more.
ANTIBIOTICS/PHARMACEUTICALS
Based on tests performed on the type of activated carbon block used in TAPP Water filters pharmaceuticals are reduced by 95% or more. This includes: Hormones: prednisone, prednisolone, progesterone, testosterone and cortisol Antibiotics: ciprofloxacin, used to prevent certain infections caused by bacteria, as well as sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, which are used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections including pneumonia, and urinary tract and intestinal infections Antidepressants: fluoxetine, prescribed to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders Anti-anxiety medication: meprobamate, a treatment used to relieve nervousness or tension that exceeds stress of everyday life Painkillers: ibuprofen and naproxen Additional tests will be performed during 2020 to confirm these results.
ARSENIC
TAPP EcoPro is not certified for arsenic removal but in the tests where arsenic was detected before filtering more than 70% was removed. The maximum concentration level recommended by EPA and WHO is 10 mg/l. Therefore the results mean that for any tap water with 50 mg/l or higher concentration of arsenic alternative solutions should be considered.
CALCIUM/LIMESCALE
Calcium is considered a mineral with health benefits and not a contaminant. Unfortunately calcium also has the unfortunate bi-effect of causing limescale in combination with magnesium carbonates. TAPP EcoPro effectively reduces calcium and limescale with a propriety mix inside the carbon block filter by up to 80%.
For comprehensive laboratory tests completed on TAPP Water Filters in Malta please see this article.