Absolute vs. Nominal Filter:

The best types of filters are ‘absolute’ filters. Most filters are ‘Nominal’ filters. Nominal filters diminish as they are used so if they remove 99% of particles 35 micron and larger at the beginning, they will gradually remove less and less as they are used. The best filters are ‘Absolute’ filters because they are made up of a mixture of different carbon types that prevent the filter from losing quality as it is used. Everpure filters supplied by Cedar Springs are ‘Absolute’ filters. Everpure removes 99.9% of “absolutely” all particles 0.5-micron size and larger throughout the life of the filter and does not vary from that 99.9%

Micron Size:

Filters will say that they remove particles x micron size and larger. To understand how big a micron is- a good example is a hair which= 100 microns.

Pitcher style Filters = particle removal 35 micron and larger
Most Store bought filters = particle removal 5-10 micron and larger
Cedar’s Everpure Filter = particle removal 0.5 micron and larger

Which is better? Spring water or filtration?

This is a commonly asked question. It is a personal preference, comparing the two products would be like trying to compare apples to oranges. Our bottled water is taken from a government certified protected source where there are no farmlands or commercial industries in the surrounding area. Cedar Springs uses two independent laboratories along with in house testing to ensure the quality of our water. Filtration systems may be an effective cost and space saving alternative for some customers. Our municipal water from lake Ontario has chlorine, fluoride and other possible contaminants in the water. The selection of a high quality filtration system is very important. Cedar Springs offers premium quality filters that effectively eliminate chlorine and addresses harmful cysts such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium, assuring you of safe, clean and great tasting drinking water.

Sleeve vs. Enclosed Filters

Many filters are sleeve filters, which means that the filter is removed from a sleeve and a new filter is inserted in that sleeve. The disadvantage with a sleeve filter is that because the sleeve has not been changed there is a risk of bacteria in the sleeve. Everpure H54 is not a sleeve filter; the filter and cartridge is one unit and are completely replaced with each filter change to prevent possible bacterial contamination.

What is a 'precoat' design?

Everpure's revolutionary 'precoat' design is a special filtering method that combines mechanical filtration (removing particles) and absorption (removing volatile organic chemicals) in one. Most filter on the market do one or the other function. The effectiveness of the filter also depends on the amount of time water is in contact with it. This 'precoat' design from Everpure has a lager absorption area than ordinary block carbon filters in the market. It uses an exclusive pleated filter membrane coated with a proprietary bland of very activated carbons to allow for maximum contact time with incoming water.

What are Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOC's)?

Organic chemicals that evaporate easily and find their way into our water; they come from products such as pesticides, herbicides, hairsprays, cleaning agents, varnishes and paints.

What is Trihalomethanes (THM's)?

Compound formed in drinking water when chlorine reacts with organic matter occurring naturally in the raw water source. Recent scientific studies reported associations between THMs and colon cancer, bladder cancer, birth defects, low birth weight and miscarriage.

What is Reverse Osmosis (R/O) system?

R/O offers mineral reduction in water through membrane technology. It uses a membrane that is semi-permeable, allowing only water molecules to pass through, while rejecting the the contaminants that are too large to pass though the membrane. Not all R/O systems are effective. The effectiveness of a R/O system depends greatly on the quality of its components - especially its pre-filter cartridges and the membrane itself. Lower quality pre-filters may lead to premature membrane fouling, as well as reduced performance, water output, and membrane life. Cedar Springs offers Hydrotech® R/O drinking water system that is equipped with the patented Smartap® water quality monitor which compares the feed water to the product water and accurately indicates membrane performance with the touch of a button. The residential R/O unit offers Faucet SmartapTM that illuminates every time water is drawn from the faucet indicating membrane performance and inlet valve operation. This leading edge technology brings integrity and credibility to our customers by means of continuous monitoring.