What Does a Micron Water Filter Remove

Understanding Micron Ratings

A micron, short for micrometre, represents one-millionth of a metre. The micron rating of a filter indicates the size of the particles it can capture. Put simply, smaller micron numbers mean finer filtration, catching smaller particles and providing cleaner water.

What Does a 5 Micron Water Filter Remove?

A 5 micron water filter is like a fine sieve for your water system. It’s designed to remove visible particles such as sediment, dust, and in the case of Billi’s filters some common chemicals like chlorine. This level of filtration is particularly effective in improving the taste and clarity of your water, making it a standard choice for many households and businesses.

Water Filters with 1 Micron

When you move to a smaller 1 Micron water filter, you’re increasing the filtration capability significantly. This finer filter can catch particles invisible to the naked eye, but is far less likely to reduce lead and heavy metals, or parasitic cysts giardia cryptosporidium. In fact, there are even smaller filters available for those smaller contaminants and nasties.

Sub-Micron (0.2 Micron) Filtration

For those concerned about lead, heavy metals, and parasitic cysts such as giardia and cryptosporidium, a sub-micron filter is advisable. A 1 or even 0.5 Micron water filter reduces quite a lot – but even smaller than the 0.5 micron filter, is Billi’s premium 0.2 micron filter which can:

• Filter out sediment and particles in the water
• Reduce chlorine and organic chemicals
• Remove parasitic cysts giardia cryptosporidium and;
• Reduce lead and heavy metals.