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Devices That Clean Your Water
CARAFES AND PITCHERS -- Remove some but not all organic
pollutants and lead
$25 -- Carbon-filter cartridges must be
replaced every few weeks
FAUCET MOUNTS -- Very good at eliminating organic
pollutants
$40-$80 -- Much less effective at getting rid of
lead
COUNTERTOP MODELS -- Dense filters let them remove most
organic pollutants and lead
$60-$120 -- They take up space next to the sink
DISTILLERS -- Water-heating process gets rid of all
impurities including bacteria
$300-$1,500 -- They wipe out beneficial minerals,
such as calcium and magnesium
REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEMS -- Excellent at eliminating all
impurities including bacteria
$1,000 -- Expensive to buy
DATA: BUSINESS WEEK
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Updated Oct. 16, 1997 by bwwebmaster
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