Don community water systems filter out disease-causing bacteria like Giardia and Cryptosporidium?
Giardia and Cryptosporidium are parasites commonly found in lakes and rivers, particularly if these bodies of water are contaminated with animal wastes or sewage. Both parasites exist as cysts in the environment, and the cysts act as protective covers to the parasites inside them. For this reason, Giardia and Cryptosporidium are very resistant to disinfection, and even well-operated water treatment systems cannot ensure their complete removal. Currently, an EPA drinking water standard is established for Giardia, but the regulations do not adequately address the complete removal of Cryptosporidium. OMNIFilter undersink units (Models BF7 with a CB6 filter cartridge, CBF1, CBF3, and OT32) can remove Giardia and Cryptosporidium cysts from your drinking water. Top 10.
