WHAT MAKES MULTI-PURE THE BEST WATER FILTER ON THE MARKET?

     There are several reasons that Multi-Pure is the best:

• Multi-Pure's systems are certified by NSF to reduce a wide range of contaminants of health concern as well as aesthetically improve the water.
• Multi-Pure Drinking Water Systems reduce MTBE, Chlorination By-Products, PCBs, Chloramine, Pesticides, Herbicides, heavy metals like lead and mercury, and many other contaminants.
• Beneficial minerals remain in the water.
• Nothing harmful is added to the water.
• Filter replacement about once a year.
• Variety of systems available to suit any budget.
• Healthier, cleaner water is conveniently available right at your kitchen sink.
• Below the sink unit is conveniently out of the way and can be attached to the icemaker in your refrigerator.
• Countertop unit is portable enough to make moving it a snap.
• Water costs about 7 cents per gallon.
• There is a 25-year warranty on the housing, 1 year on the accessories, and a 30-day money-back guarantee!

WHAT MAKES MULTI-PURE SO EFFECTIVE?

Nationally recognized standards established for the drinking water treatment industry confirm that the most effective systems for the removal of both aesthetic and harmful contaminants are those that utilize solid carbon block filters.  The densely compacted Solid Carbon Block Filter has the ability to micro-strain every molecule of water through microscopic pores. The Solid Carbon Block Filter has a large surface area, so the water is in contact with the carbon for a longer period of time, providing greater adsorption of the many different chemicals, pesticides, herbicides and certain heavy metals. Contaminants with a physical size are removed when water passes through the pre-filter, which helps keep the carbon block from clogging prematurely.The developer of the solid carbon block filter technology, Multi-Pure Drinking Water Systems has been a leading manufacturer in the industry since 1970 and has gained a reputation for performance and quality.

WHAT IS NSF?

NSF (National Science Foundation) International, The Public Health and Safety Company™, a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, is the world leader in standards development, product certification, education, and risk-management for public health and safety. For more than 59 years, NSF has been committed to public health, safety, and protection of the environment. While focusing on food, water, indoor air, and the environment, NSF develops national standards, provides learning opportunities through its Center for Public Health Education, and provides third-party conformity assessment services while representing the interests of all stakeholders. The primary stakeholder groups include industry, the regulatory community, and the public at large. NSF is widely recognized for its scientific and technical expertise in the health and environmental sciences. Its professional staff includes engineers, chemists, toxicologists, and environmental health professionals with broad experience both in public and private organizations. NSF has earned the Collaborating Center designations by the World Health Organization (WHO) for Food and Water Safety and Indoor Environment. Serving manufacturers operating in 81 countries, NSF was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI USA. The NSF Mark is recognized for its value in international trade around the world and is respected by regulatory agencies at the local, state, and federal levels.If you would like more information on NSF's drinking water treatment program, you can visit their web site at www.nsf.org.View Multi-Pure's Superior Performance confirmed by NSF's  testing and certification.

WHAT DOES CERTIFICATION BY NSF MEAN?

NSF is an internationally recognized, not-for-profit, third-party testing organization that tests and certifies products to ensure they meet strict public health standards.Certified products are tested to verify that they meet certain standards for Health and Aesthetics. The end result for the customer is the assurance that a system will do what the literature says it will do.Certification by NSF assures the consumer that:

• Claims of contaminant reduction are true.
• The system does not add anything harmful to the water
• The system is structurally sound.
• Advertising, Literature and Labeling are not misleading.
• Materials and manufacturing processes do not change.

To ensure that manufacturers continue to meet these requirements, NSF conducts unannounced inspections of manufacturing facilities at least once a year.Drinking water systems are tested under standards for Aesthetic (taste, odor, and color) and Health Effects (contaminants that are considered as established or potential health hazards).Multi-Pure Drinking Water Systems are certified to reduce particulate matter down to 0.5 micron, and to reduce chlorine, chloramine, taste and odor problems, certain pesticides, cysts, VOCs, trihlomethanes, MTBE, and PCBs.  Multi-Pure Drinking Water Systems have been listed, certified, and/or registered by the following:

• NSF International
• California Department of Health Services Water Treatment Device 
• Iowa Department of Public Health
• State of Wisconsin, Bureau of Building Water Systems, Research and Product Review Unit
• State of Massachusetts, Board of Plumbing
• State of Colorado, Department of Health, Drinking Water Program

Multi-Pure's Drinking Water Systems have been tested and listed under NSF/ANSI Standard No. 42 and Standard No. 53 by NSF International. The replacement filters are also tested and certified by NSF.

What contaminants are Multi-Pure Drinking Water Systems certified by NSF to reduce?

Multi-Pure Drinking Water Systems have been tested and certified by NSF for the reduction of the following contaminants/substances (*99% is the maximum rate of reduction certified):Aesthetic Effects (ANSI/NSF Standard No. 42)
- Chlorine by > 99%
- Particulate matter down to 0.5 micrometer, sub micron (Class I)

Health Effects (ANSI/NSF Standard No. 53)
- Turbidity
- Lead
- Mercury
- PCB (Endocrine Disrupter)
- Chlordane (Endocrine Disrupter)
- Toxaphene (Endocrine Disrupter)
- 1,1-Dichloroethane (Endocrine Disrupter)
- Cysts
- Trihalomethanes
- Asbestos
- Volatile Organic Chemicals
- MTBE
- Chloramines
- Arsenic V(MP880 Series)

Are the Multi-Pure Drinking Water Systems also certified or registered by the states of California, Iowa, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, and Colorado who have drinking water programs?

YES!  Multi-Pure Drinking Water Systems have been certified or registered by the states of California, Iowa, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, and Colorado (all the states that regulate drinking water systems).

Is there a waranty/guarantee?

Multi-Pure Corporation demonstrates confidence in its Drinking Water Systems by providing a 30 day money-back guarantee. In addition the Drinking Water System housings are warranted for 25 years on stainless steel units and 5 years on plastic unit and system accessories are warranted for 12 months.

Can the Multi-Pure Drinking Water System be used during an emergency, or when the water is turned off?

Yes, you can hand pump or siphon water through the Multi-Pure unit during an emergency situation. Complete instructions are available from Multi-Pure.

Can the Multi-Pure Drinking Water System be connected to an automatic ice-maker? 

Yes. In fact, it is highly recommended!    The Multi-Pure Drinking Water System  (Models MP750SB, MP1200EL, and MP880EL) can be connected to any type of water dispenser or ice maker.

Does the system remove the natural, healthy trace minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium?           

No.   Multi-Pure Drinking Water Systems leave in the healthy, naturally occurring minerals.

Why did Multi-Pure design the filter to take out contaminants like VOCs but not the natural minerals?

Minerals are totally dissolved in solution and do not have an actual physical size; thus, the minerals pass through the filter unchanged.
The materials used in Multi-Pure Drinking Water are specially selected for their ability to react with the chemicals in the water but not with natural minerals. The ability to leave the natural, healthy minerals in while reducing harmful contaminants was a vital factor in the development of Multi-Pure's solid carbon block filter. The medical community has always maintained that certain minerals were essential for a healthy body, and a recent study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that drinking water with high levels of beneficial, healthful minerals may reduce the risk of heart disease.

If the unit does not remove minerals, how does it take out lead?

Multi-Pure was able to devise a solid carbon block filter whereby certain dissolved impurities, such as Lead and chemicals, are adsorbed to the carbon surface by chemical reaction and adsorption. Adsorption (as opposed to absorption) is defined as "the adhesion in a thin layer of molecules to the surface of solid bodies with which they are in contact" (Webster's Collegiate Dictionary). Thus the solid carbon block can be analogized to a magnet that metal shavings (Lead, in the analogy) adhere to.

If a filter can take out Chlorine, can it also take out Trihalomethanes (disinfection by-products)?

Multi-Pure Drinking Water Systems have been tested and certified to reduce Chlorine and Trihalomethanes. However, not all filters certified to reduce Chlorine can reduce Trihalomethanes (although some disreputable companies would have you believe so!). Chlorine is a substance that is relatively easy to remove. But, chlorine that has interacted with organic material to form Trihalomethanes (thus having a completely different molecular structure) is extremely difficult to remove. Consumers must check with UL (or their state health department if that state certifies units) to see if the filter is certified for Trihalomethanes or VOC reduction.

How often do the filters need to be changed?

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. It is recommended that the filter be replaced when the first of the following occurs: (a) the unit's rated capacity is reached; (b) annually; (c) the flow rate diminishes (which occurs when the filter becomes clogged with particulate matter); or (d) the filter becomes saturated with bad tastes and odors. The filters can not be back flushed or rinsed and used again. Even if your filter is still white and the flow rate is still high, according to EPA and state health department guidelines, filters should always be replaced at least once a year, regardless of capacity.

Can hot water be run through the filter?

The biggest problem with hot water is the sloughing off of chemicals/compounds which had been adsorbed. The heat causes the carbon pores to open up. which could result in lead or chemicals being released into the water. And, the carbon would not effectively reduce contaminants in the water. Hot water is usually under 212 degrees, and that isn't hot enough to alter the raw materials, so there wouldn't be any damage to the filter itself. If someone does run hot water through the filter, they should immediately run cold water through until the filter cools and then flush the filter for about 3 minutes. The filter then will again perform effectively. And, don't drink the hot water.

If I leave on vacation, do I have to disconnect my filter?

Do not allow water to sit in the unit for extended periods of time (10 or more days) without being used. If the unit is to be left unused for more than 10 days, drain all the water from the system and remove the filter. Upon your return reconnect the filter in the housing and continue use.

Yes and Yes!

How long has the company been in business?

          Multi-Pure has been in business since 1970.

Does it use electricity or waste water?

          No.

Is the System easy to use?

          Yes.  Multi-Pure does not require storage of water and there is no delay time in  treating the water.

Does this system reduce a wide range of Contaminants?

                                           
YES!!!   *Depending upon which unit is being used. MP1200EL has 1200 gallon capacity.   750Sx and MPAD have 750 gallon capacities. MP880SB/SC has a 600 gallon  capacity. MP880EL has a 960 gallon capacity. **According to Hamilton and Whitney's Nutrition, "soft water [water with the    minerals removed] appears to contribute to a higher incidence of hypertension and heart disease in areas where it is used. Hard water [that retains its beneficial,  naturally-occurring minerals] may oppose these conditions."

 How does the Multi-Pure filter compare to bottled water?

            Please review our page on Bottled Water

Will SALES TAX be added to my order?

          Yes.  Becauase Multi-Pure has a presence in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, by law, we must collect sales tax and report it to that state