Saturday, August 1, 2009

Water is Essential to Life

Water is Essential to Life

The Real Cost of Bottled Water

The Real Cost of Bottled Water

this is the information from a water filter performance data sheet that you should look at before purchasing

Performance Data Sheet
Multi-Pure Drinking Water Systems have been tested and certified under NSF/ANSI Standard
Nos. 53 as shown below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system
was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving
the system, as specified in NSF/ANSI 53, Health Effects.
For Model Nos. MP750SB, MP1200EL, MP750SC, MP750SI, MPAD, MPCT
Substance
Percent
Reduction**
Influent challenge
concentration
(mg/L unless specified)
Maximum permissible
product water
concentration
(mg/L unless specified)
ALACHLOR* >98% 0.05 0.001
ASBESTOS >99.9%
107 to 108 fibers/L; fibers
greater than 10
micrometers in length
99% reduction
requirement
ATRAZINE* >97% 0.1 0.003
BENZENE* >99% 0.081 0.001
BROMODICHLOROMETHANE (TTHM)* >99.8% 0.300 +/- 0.30 0.015
BROMOFORM (TTHM)* >99.8% 0.300 +/- 0.30 0.015
CARBOFURAN (Furadan)* >99% 0.19 0.001
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE* 98% 0.078 0.0018
CHLORDANE >99.5% 0.04 +/-10% 0.002
CHLOROBENZENE (Monochlorobenzene)* >99% 0.077 0.001
CHLOROPICRIN* 99% 0.015 0.0002
CHLOROFORM (TTHM)* (surrogate chemical) >99.8% 0.300 +/- 0.30 0.015
Cryptosporidium (CYST) 99.95% minimum 50,000/mL 99.95%
CYST (Giardia; Cryptosporidium; Entamoeba;
Toxoplasma)
99.95% minimum 50,000/mL 99.95%
2, 4-D* 98% 0.110 0.0017
DBCP (see Dibromochloropropane)* >99% 0.052 0.00002
1,2-DCA (see 1,2-DICHLOROETHANE)* 95% 0.088 0.0048
1,1-DCE (see 1,1-DICHLOROETHYLENE)* >99% 0.083 0.001
DIBROMOCHLOROMETHANE (TTHM;
Chlorodibromomethane)*
>99.8% 0.300 +/- 0.30 0.015
DIBROMOCHLOROPROPANE (DBCP)* >99% 0.052 0.00002
o-DICHLOROBENZENE (1,2 Dichlorobenzene)* >99% 0.08 0.001
p-DICHLOROBENZENE (para-Dichlorobenzene)* >98% 0.04 0.001
1,2-DICHLOROETHANE (1,2-DCA)* 95% 0.088 0.0048
1,1-DICHLOROETHYLENE (1,1-DCE)* >99% 0.083 0.001
CIS-1,2-DICHLOROETHYLENE* >99% 0.17 0.0005
TRANS-1,2- DICHLOROETHYLENE* >99% 0.086 0.001
1,2-DICHLOROPROPANE (Propylene Dichloride)* >99% 0.08 0.001
CIS-1,3- DICHLOROPROPYLENE* >99% 0.079 0.001
DINOSEB* 99% 0.17 0.0002
EDB (see ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE)* >99% 0.044 0.00002
ENDRIN* 99% 0.053 0.00059
Entamoeba (see CYSTS) 99.95% minimum 50,000/mL 99.95%
ETHYLBENZENE* >99% 0.088 0.001
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE (EDB)* >99% 0.044 0.00002
Furadan (see CARBOFURAN)* >99% 0.19 0.001
**Percent reduction reflects actual performance of Multi-Pure product as specifically tested (at 200% of capacity). Percent
reduction shown for VOCs* reflects the allowable claims for Volatile Organic Chemicals/Compounds as per Tables.
Chloroform was used as a surrogate for VOC reduction claims: the Multi-Pure Systems’ actual reduction rate of
Chloroform was >99.8% as tested (at 200% of capacity).
Substance
Percent
Reduction**
Influent challenge
concentration
(mg/L unless specified)
Maximum permissible
product water
concentration
(mg/L unless specified)
Giardia Lamblia (see CYST) >99.95% minimum 50,000/mL 99.95%
HALOACETONITRILES (HAN)*
BROMOCHLOROACETONITRILE 98% 0.022 0.0005
DIBROMOACETONITRILE 98% 0.024 0.0006
DICHLOROACETONITRILE 98% 0.0096 0.0002
TRICHLOROACETONITRILE 98% 0.015 0.0003
HALOKETONES (HK):*
1,1-DICHLORO-2-PROPANONE 99% 0.0072 0.0001
1,1,1-TRICHLORO-2-PROPANONE 96% 0.0082 0.0003
HEPTACHLOR* >99% 0.25 0.00001
HEPTACHLOR EPOXIDE* 98% 0.0107 0.0002
HEXACHLOROBUTADIENE (Perchlorobutadiene)* >98% 0.044 0.001
HEXACHLOROCYCLOPENTADIENE* >99% 0.060 0.000002
LEAD (pH 6.5) >99.3% 0.15 +/- 10% 0.010
LEAD (pH 8.5) >99.3% 0.15 +/- 10% 0.010
LINDANE* >99% 0.055 0.00001
MERCURY (pH 6.5) >99% 0.006 +/- 10% 0.002
MERCURY (pH 8.5) >99% 0.006 +/- 10% 0.002
METHOXYCHLOR* >99% 0.050 0.0001
Methylbenzene (see TOLUENE)* >99% 0.078 0.001
Monochlorobenzene (see CHLOROBENZENE)* >99% 0.077 0.001
MTBE (methyl tert-butyl ether) >96.6% 0.015 +/- 20% 0.005
POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBs , Aroclor 1260) >99.9% 0.01 +/- 10% 0.0005
PCE (see TETRACHLOROETHYLENE)* >99% 0.081 0.001
PENTACHLOROPHENOL* >99% 0.096 0.001
Perchlorobutadiene (see HEXACHLOROBUTADIENE)* >98% 0.044 0.001
Propylene Dichloride (see 1,2 -DICHLOROPROPANE)* >99% 0.080 0.001
SIMAZINE* >97% 0.120 0.004
Silvex (see 2,4,5-TP)* 99% 0.270 0.0016
STYRENE (Vinylbenzene)* >99% 0.15 0.0005
1,1,1-TCA (see 1,1,1 - TRICHLOROETHANE)* 95% 0.084 0.0046
TCE (see TRICHLOROETHYLENE)* >99% 0.180 0.0010
1,1,2,2- TETRACHLOROETHANE* >99% 0.081 0.001
TETRACHLOROETHYLENE* >99% 0.081 0.001
TOLUENE (Methylbenzene)* >99% 0.078 0.001
TOXAPHENE >92.9% 0.015 +/- 10% 0.003
Toxoplasma (see CYSTS) 99.95% minimum 50,000/mL 99.95%
2,4,5-TP (Silvex)* 99% 0.270 0.0016
TRIBROMOACETIC ACID* 0.042 0.001
1,2,4 TRICHLOROBENZENE (Unsymtrichlorobenzene)* >99% 0.160 0.0005
1,1,1-TRICHLOROETHANE (1,1,1-TCA)* 95% 0.084 0.0046
1,1,2-TRICHLOROETHANE* >99% 0.150 0.0005
TRICHLOROETHYLENE (TCE)* >99% 0.180 0.0010
TRIHALOMETHANES (TTHM) (Chloroform; Bromoform;
Bromodichloromethane; Dibromochloromethane)
>99.8% 0.300 +/- 0.30 0.015
TURBy IDITY ( >99% 11 +/- 1 NTU 0.5 NTU
TRICHLOROBENZENE)* >99% 0.160 0.0005
Vinylbenzene (see STYRENE)* >99% 0.150 0.0005
XYLENES (TOTAL)* >99% 0.070 0.001
NOTES:
1. Multi-Pure Drinking Water Systems have been certified, as indicated, by NSF International for compliance to NSF/ANSI Standard Nos. 42 & 53.
2. The Multi-Pure Drinking Water Systems have been certified by the State of California Department of Health Services for the reduction of specific
contaminants listed herein.
3. Chloroform was used as a surrogate for claims of reduction of VOCs. Multi-Pure Systems tested at >99.8% actual reduction of Chloroform. Percent
reduction shown herein reflects the allowable claims for VOCs as per tables in the Standard.
4. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts.
5. Filter life will vary in proportion to the amount of water used and the level of impurities in the water being processed. For optimum performance, it is
essential that the filter be replaced on a regularly scheduled basis as follows: (a) annually; (b) when the unit’s rated capacity has been reached; (c)
the flow rate diminishes; (d) the filter becomes saturated with bad tastes and odors.
6. Model No. MP1200EL includes a capacity monitor that automatically flashes a yellow light when it is time to replace your filter.
7. Multi-Pure Drinking Water System Housings are warranted for Lifetime (*provided that the filter be replaced at least once a year). All exterior hoses
and attachments to the System are warranted for one year. Please see the Owner’s Manual for complete product guarantee and warranty
information.
8. Please see the Owner’s Manual for installation instructions and operating procedures.
9. In compliance with New York law, it is recommended that before purchasing a water treatment system, NY residents have their water supply tested
to determine their actual water treatment needs. Please compare the capabilities of the Multi-Pure unit with your actual water treatment needs.
10. Check for compliance with state and local laws and regulations.
11. While testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary.
12. The list of substances which the treatment device reduces does not necessarily mean that these substances are present in your tap water.
MP750xx/MPCT MP1200EL MPAD
Approximate Service Capacity (6) 750 gallons 1200 gallons 750 gallons
Replacement Filter Type Model No./ Approx. Cost CB6/$60 CB6/$60 CBAD/$60
Approximate Flow Rate @ 60 psi 0.75 gpm 0.75 gpm 0.75 gpm
Maximum Water Pressure 100 psi/7.0 kg/cm2 100 psi/7.0 kg/cm2 100 psi/7.0 kg/cm2
Minimum Water Pressure 30 psi/2.1 kg/cm2 30 psi/2.1 kg/cm2 30 psi/2.1 kg/cm2
Maximum Operating Temperature 100°F/38°C
for cold water use only
100°F/38°C
for cold water use only
100°F/38°C
for cold water use only
Minimum Operating Temperature 32°F/0°C
for cold water use only
32°F/0°C
for cold water use only
32°F/0°C
for cold water use only
Warranty on Housing Lifetime* Lifetime* Lifetime*
Warranty on Exterior Hoses and Attachments 1 year 1 year 1 year
Substance
Percent
Reduction**
Influent challenge
concentration
(mg/L unless specified)
Maximum permissible
product water
concentration
(mg/L unless specified)
CHLORAMINE as Aesthetic Effect (As
Monochloramine)
>97% 3.0 mg/L +/- 10% 0.5 mg/L
CHLORINE as Aesthetic Effect 99% 2.0 Mg/L +/- 10% > or = 50%
PARTICULATE, (Nominal Particulate Reduction, Class
I, Particles 0.5 TO <1 UM
Class I > 99% At Least 10,000 particles/mL > or = 85%
NSF/ANSI 42 - Aesthetic Effects
The System has been tested according to NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of the following substances. The concentration
of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the
permissible limit for water leaving the system.
Note: This addresses the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Primary and Secondary Drinking Water Regulations in effect at its time of publication, they
relate to Multi-Pure’s performance in conformance to the industry performance criteria. These regulations are continually being updated at the Federal level.
Accordingly, this list of MCLs will be reviewed and amended when appropriate. Please see sales brochure for list of product certifications.
MP750SB or MP1200EL MPCT MP750SC MPAD
State of California
Department of Health Services
Water Treatment Device
Certificate Number
Date Issued: October 20, 2005
05 - 1736
Trademark/Model Designation Replacement Element(s)
Multi-Pure MPAD CB6AD
Multi-Pure MPADC CB6AD
Cysts
Turbidity
Multi-Pure Drinking Water Systems
The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section
116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants:
Microbiological Contaminants and Turbidity Inorganic/Radiological Contaminants
Chlordane
MTBE
PCB
Toxaphene
VOCs
Organic Contaminants
Alachlor
Atrazine
Benzene
Carbofuran
Carbon Tetrachloride
Chlorobenzene
Chloropicrin
2,4-D
DBCP
o-Dichlorobenzene
p-Dichlorobenzene
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,1-Dichloroethylene
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
1,2-Dichloropropane
cis-1,3-Dichloropropylene
Dinoseb
Simazine
Styrene
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Tetrachloroethylene
Toluene
2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Tribromoacetic Acid
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
Trichloroethylene
Trihalomethanes (THMs)
Bromodichloromethane
Bromoform
Chloroform
Chlorodibromomethane
Xylenes
Endrin
Ethylbenzene
EDB
Haloacetonitriles (HAN)
Bromochloroacetonitrile
Dibromoacetonitrile
Dichloroacetonitrile
Trichloroacetonitrile
Haloketones (HK)
1,1-Dichloro-2-Propanone
1,1,1-Trichloro-2-Propanone
Heptachlor
Heptachlor Epoxide
Hexachlorobutadiene
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
Lindane
Methoxychlor
Pentachlorophenol
Rated Service Capa7c5i0t gya:ls Rated Service Fl0.o7w5: gpm
Do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality, except that
systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.
Manufacturer:
Asbestos
Lead
Mercury
p
Water Treatment Device
Certificate Number
Date Issued: June 23, 2007
Date Revised: September 4, 2007
97 - 1294
Trademark/Model Designation Replacement Element(s)
MP750SB CB6
MP750SC CB6
MP750SSCT CB6
MP750SI CB6
MPC500B CB6
MPC500C CB6
MPC500I CB6
MP-SSCT CB6
MPCT CB6
Cysts (protozoan)
Turbidity
Multi-Pure Corporation
The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section
116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants:
Microbiological Contaminants and Turbidity Inorganic/Radiological Contaminants
Chlordane
PCBs
Toxaphene
MTBE
VOCs
Organic Contaminants
Alachlor
Atrazine
Benzene
Carbofuran
Carbon Tetrachloride
Chlorobenzene
Chloropicrin
2,4-D
DBCP
o-Dichlorobenzene
p-Dichlorobenzene
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,1-Dichloroethylene
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
1,2-Dichloropropane
cis-1,3-Dichloropropylene
Dinoseb
Simazine
Styrene
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Tetrachloroethylene
Toluene
2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Tribromoacetic Acid
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
Trichloroethylene
Trihalomethanes (THMs)
Bromodichloromethane
Bromoform
Chloroform
Chlorodibromomethane
Xylenes
Endrin
Ethylbenzene
EDB
Haloacetonitriles (HAN)
Bromochloroacetonitrile
Dibromoacetonitrile
Dichloroacetonitrile
Trichloroacetonitrile
Haloketones (HK)
1,1-Dichloro-2-Propanone
1,1,1-Trichloro-2-Propanone
Heptachlor
Heptachlor Epoxide
Hexachlorobutadiene
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
Lindane
Methoxychlor
Pentachlorophenol
Rated Service Capacity: 750 gallons Rated Service Flow: 0.75 gpm
Do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality, except that
systems claiming cyst reduction may be used on water containing cysts.
Manufacturer:
Asbestos
Lead
Mercury
State of California
Department of Public Health
Water Treatment Device
Certificate Number
Date Issued: June 23, 2007
97 - 1295
Trademark/Model Designation Replacement Element(s)
Multi-Pure MP1200EL CB6
Cysts (protozoan)
Turbidity
Multi-Pure Corporation
The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section
116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants:
Microbiological Contaminants and Turbidity Inorganic/Radiological Contaminants
Chlordane
PCBs
Toxaphene
MTBE
VOCs
Organic Contaminants
Alachlor
Atrazine
Benzene
Carbofuran
Carbon Tetrachloride
Chlorobenzene
Chloropicrin
2,4-D
DBCP
o-Dichlorobenzene
p-Dichlorobenzene
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,1-Dichloroethylene
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
1,2-Dichloropropane
cis-1,3-Dichloropropylene
Dinoseb
Simazine
Styrene
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Tetrachloroethylene
Toluene
2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
Tribromoacetic Acid
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
Trichloroethylene
Trihalomethanes (THMs)
Bromodichloromethane
Bromoform
Chloroform
Chlorodibromomethane
Xylenes
Endrin
Ethylbenzene
EDB
Haloacetonitriles (HAN)
Bromochloroacetonitrile
Dibromoacetonitrile
Dichloroacetonitrile
Trichloroacetonitrile
Haloketones (HK)
1,1-Dichloro-2-Propanone
1,1,1-Trichloro-2-Propanone
Heptachlor
Heptachlor Epoxide
Hexachlorobutadiene
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
Lindane
Methoxychlor
Pentachlorophenol
Rated Service Capacity: 1200 gallons Rated Service Flow: 0.75 gpm
Do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality, except that
systems claiming cyst reduction may be used on water containing cysts.
Manufacturer:
Asbestos
Lead
Mercury
Multi-Pure Corporation
Las Vegas Technology Center
P.O. Box 34630
Las Vegas, NV 89134-4630
800-622-9206
BR170 0804
email: headquarters@multipure.com
www.multipure.com
For further information, your Independent Distributor:
California Department of Public Health
Certification / Registration

bottled water

What About Bottled Water?
MULTI-PURE VS BOTTLED WATER COSTS
COMPA R E A N D SAV E !
750 gallons of Bottled Water = $2,132.82
750 gallons of Multi-Pure filtered water = $59.95
Cost*
per gallon
Multi-Pure Drinking Water Systems 8¢
Pitchers/Carafes 20¢
Water Vending Machine 25¢
Home Delivered Bottled Water $1.71
Domestic “Purified” Bottled Water $2.23
Imported Bottled Water $3.84
Costs are averaged, based on several
different brands of bottled water.
*Complete cost comparison analysis available on request
150 five-gallon bottles
750 gallons of water would be equivalent to:
Compare those costs to
$59.95 for
a Multi-Pure replacement filter
which customers purchase
once a year!
8,000 twelve
ounce bottles
12,000 eight
ounce bottles
San Francisco Chronicle, January 17, 2007
by David Lazarus (excerpts)
Americans spent an estimated $11 billion last year drinking
8.3 billion gallons of bottled water, according to Beverage
Marketing Corp., the leading compiler of facts and figures
about the beverage industry. That means the average
American consumed almost 28 gallons of bottled water.
So great is our thirst for the stuff that Americans now drink
more bottled water than any other commercial beverage
except carbonated soft drinks -- more than milk, more than
coffee, more than beer. And the trend shows no sign of
abating. Within a decade, says Gary Hemphill, managing
director of Beverage Marketing Corp. in New York, bottled
water could overtake soda as the leading beverage in the
United States. (The average American currently drinks
more than 50 gallons of soda annually.) "The single
biggest factor driving sales of bottled water is health and
wellness," he said. "People see it as a healthy alternative."
The bottled water industry that takes a free liquid that falls
from the sky and sells it for as much as four times what we
pay for gas," said Richard Wilk, a professor of anthropology
at Indiana University who has studied the bottled-water
business.
There is a perception that bottled water is “safer than tap
water;” however the standards for bottled water, established
by the Food and Drug Administration, are very similar
to the standards, set by the USEPA, for tap water. In
fact, about 25% of bottled water is actually tap water that
has been processed and repackaged. Bottled water is
expensive; bottled-water prices average about $2.84 per
gallon. At that rate, 750 gallons of bottled water would cost
$2,132.82. Filtering your own water with a drinking water
system is certainly a more economical solution.
8¢ per gallon
Cost = $7.48 per gallon
$5,610 for 750 gallons
Cost = $1.71 per gallon
$1,282 for 750 gallons Cost = $3.55 per gallon
$2,662 for 750 gallons

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