5 Micron Chloramine, Lead & Heavy Metals - PR110

RO membranes and conventional carbon filters cannot effectively remove chloramines. Additionally, chloramines can shorten the lifespan of RO membranes and cause fouling. The ammonia byproducts of chloramines are also difficult to remove with membrane filters and necessitate the use of additional filters for effective removal. If your tap water contains chloramines, installing a proper chloramine filter before the membranes to address this issue is essential.

Chloramines are formed when chlorine and ammonia are combined in water. While most catalytic carbon-type filters can easily break this bond and remove chlorine, conventional water filters leave behind ammonia, which is hard to remove. The PR110 is capable of removing both substances, making it an ideal choice for addressing chloramines.

Heavy metals can enter water sources through industrial processes, agricultural runoff, and aging infrastructure, such as old pipes and fittings. While municipalities monitor and address high heavy metal levels in tap water, it is difficult to determine which metals may be leaching into your water from old piping and connectors along the way.

Using a filter that effectively removes heavy metals ensures you won't drink water contaminated with substances like lead.

Absolutely! Catalytic carbon is specially designed to enhance its filtering capabilities. A catalyst is a substance that can speed up a chemical reaction. Catalytic carbon filters effectively remove contaminants from your water more quickly and efficiently. This means they have faster reaction times and a greater capacity for removing chlorine, trihalomethane (THMs, which are by-products of chlorine), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

The best approach is to contact your local water authority or municipality or consult your area's annual water quality report. Keep in mind that water treatment plants may switch from chlorine to chloramine, a more effective disinfectant that lasts longer. Below is a list of major cities in Canada that currently use chloramine. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and may change in the future.

Abbotsford BC , Victoria BC, White Rock BC, Aurora On, Brantford On, Cambridge ON , Edmonton AB, Kitchener ON, Lethbridge AB, Markham ON, Mississauga ON, Newmarket ON, Ottawa ON, Red Deer AB, Richmond Hill ON, Saskatoon SK, Saanich BC, St. Albert AB, St. John’s NL, Strathcona, AB, Toronto ON, Trois-Riviere QC, Vaughan ON, Waterloo ON, Wood Buffalo AB.

Measuring 3 x 9.8 inches (76 mm x 250 mm), this filter is designed to fit most universal 10-inch housings from major brands, including Watts, Pentek (including Slimline), iSpring, Culligan, EcoPure, SimPure, and Hydronix. Please note that its 3-inch diameter is wider than standard 2.5-inch filters, so we strongly recommend measuring your filter housing’s inner diameter if you are uncertain about compatibility. This filter is not compatible with Rainfresh systems, which require proprietary cartridges. For complete assurance, please consult the compatibility chart provided in the main images before purchasing.