Do Carbon Filters Remove Heavy Metals

Understanding Heavy Metals in Water

Heavy metals, including lead, mercury, and arsenic, can find their way into water sources due to industrial processes, agricultural runoff, and ageing infrastructure. Consuming water contaminated with heavy metals can lead to serious health issues, making effective water filtration a priority for many households and businesses alike.

What Filters Remove Heavy Metals?

Carbon filters are renowned for their ability to improve water taste and odour by reducing chlorine and organic chemicals. However, their ability to remove heavy metals is where the distinction between activated carbon filters and standard carbon filters becomes important:

Activated Carbon Filters: Utilising a minimal amount of bonding agent, these filters feature a graded density profile, allowing for superior contaminant reduction performance. Billi’s 0.2 Micron Fibron XC® Filter is designed to significantly reduce heavy metals in water, including lead, by a factor of 98.93%, ensuring safer drinking water.
Standard Carbon Filters: Often made up of granules held together by resin, these filters have a reduced surface area for filtration, limiting their effectiveness in removing heavy metals.

Advantages Over Reverse Osmosis

While reverse osmosis does remove heavy metals amongst a wide range of contaminants, it comes with its drawbacks:

Waste Water: Reverse osmosis systems typically waste a significant amount of water and congruently have a slower filtration rate than Billi’s instant filters.
Cost and Maintenance: These systems can be more expensive to install and maintain compared to carbon filters.
Mineral Removal: Reverse osmosis also removes beneficial minerals like calcium and magnesium from water, which can affect its taste and health benefits.

In contrast, Billi’s carbon water filters are designed to retain essential minerals while effectively reducing contaminants, offering a cost-effective, efficient, and environmentally friendly solution.

Introducing Luxgarde™

Taking water hygiene to the next level, Billi’s Luxgarde™ is a UVC LED purification device that works alongside Billi’s carbon filters to ensure the highest level of water purity by eliminating up to 99.999% of pathogens, including bacteria and viruses. This non-chemical purification method is easy to install and compatible with all Billi water systems, enhancing safety and peace of mind without compromising on water quality.

Choose Billi to Sip With Confidence

Billi’s suite of under-sink water filtration systems is designed to meet diverse commercial and domestic needs, ensuring there’s a perfect fit for every setting.

By choosing Billi, you’re investing in superior water quality, innovative technology, and environmental sustainability. Discover more about how Billi can transform your water experience by shopping for our filters online or contacting us for personalised advice.

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