Culligan Water Filter
...The Two Stage Faucet Filter

Who Needs It?

The faucet mount Culligan water filter is best suited for someone who needs a steady supply of drinking water and water for cooking. Perhaps you have a family you are supplying. The filter pitcher just can't supply you fast enough. You want something that is easy to install and easy to replace. You want something with little up front cost. Your water is already safe but you want the added protection. Or you want better tasting water. You realize the limitations of a small filter for removing contaminants, but you are okay with that. The faucet Culligan water filter may be what you are looking for.

It's Claim to Excellence

The Culligan water filter is certified by NSF for standards 42 and 53.

Colin Ingram, author of The Drinking Water Book says about faucet filters in general, "There are dozens of different faucet filters available that are minimally effective and just a few that are slightly larger and more effective." The faucet Culligan water filter is among those that are "slightly larger and more effective," since it uses a two stage filter process. Nevertheless, he only gives it an "acceptable" rating which is the lowest of his four ratings, which progress from "acceptable" to "good" to "very good" to "excellent". His definition of "acceptable" is that it "improves tap water". All carbon faucet filters are rated "acceptable" by Colin Ingram because of their limited ability to remove contaminants from water.

Its Features/Advantages

• It filters water much faster than pitcher filters.
• It's easy to install and easy to replace filters when needed.
• It has an activated carbon filter along with a fiber bundle. It reduces lead and blocks the passage of Cryptosporidium and Giardia cysts
• It removes bad tastes and odors as well as chlorine.
• It has an electronic monitor which signals when it is time to replace the filter.

Its Disadvantages

The faucet Culligan water filter suffers certain fundamental weaknesses along with all other carbon faucet filters. The smallness of the filter limits the quality of filtering. They are good for improving the taste of tap water, but somewhat limited in insuring quality purifying of the water from many health effect contaminants.

What Contaminants Does It Remove?

Besides removing bad taste and odor, the Culligan water filter will reduce sediment, Chlorine, Lead, Cryptosporidium and Giardia Cysts, Asbestos and Turbidity. It also reduces herbicides and pesticides. It limits the growth and passage of bacteria.

Cost

1. Initial cost: $45-$56

2. Cost of replacement filter cartridges: $20-$25 (every 3 months)

3. Capacity: 120 gallons

4. Cost per gallon: 17¢

Where to Purchase?

dmartstores.com

AT A GLANCE

For Further Information

To learn more about this kind of filter and other faucet mount filters go to Culligan water filter.