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ADDITIONAL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
NON-POTABLE WATER SOURCES:
Warning: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on
disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts.
ARSENIC REDUCTION:
Arsenic (As) is found naturally in some well water. Arsenic in water has no color, taste or odor. It must be measured by a lab test. Public
water utilities must have their water tested for arsenic. You can get the result from your water utility. If you have your own well, you can
have the water tested by an accredited lab. The local health department or the state environmental health agency can provide a list of
certified labs. Further information about arsenic in water can be found through the EPA's website at www.epa.gov/sfaewater/arsenic.html.
There are two forms of arsenic: pentavalent arsenic (As (V)) and trivalent arsenic (As (III)). Special sampling procedures are needed for a
lab to determine what type and how much of each type of arsenic is in the water. In well water, arsenic may be pentavalent, trivalent, or a
combination of both. Reverse osmosis membranes are effective at reducing pentavalent arsenic but not trivalent arsenic.
REPLACEMENT OF THE REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE CARTRIDGE:
This reverse osmosis system contains a replaceable component critical to the efficiency of the system. Replacement of the reverse osmosis
component should be with one of identical specifications, as defined by the manufacturer, to ensure the same efficiency and contaminant
reduction performance.
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