PUR's faucet filtration systems are certified to reduce over 70 contaminants, including 99 percent of lead, 96 percent of mercury and 92 percent of certain pesticides. In fact, we are proud to be the No. 1 selling brand in lead filtration among filters certified to reduce lead. “
What contaminants do PUR filters remove?
PUR removes heavy metals (e.g., lead), agricultural pesticides, industrial pollutants, pharmaceuticals4 and microbial cysts, which can be picked up during water's long journey from the treatment plant to household kitchens – some of which can be harmful to health.
What micron filter will remove lead?
The 0.5-micron nominal filtration level removes 99.95% of particulate and soluble lead from your drinking water. The system's binders chemically react with soluble lead, creating an ionic bond that kinetically removes the lead from the water.
