FoodBanter.com - Brita Water Filters

Tony wrote:
> I've often thouhgt about getting a water filter, but been put off by
> not knowing what source the activated carbon is from.

Why?

> There's no
> useful information that I've found online, including google's usenet
> archive.
>
> Anyway, in an act of boredom yesterday I emailed Brita (maker of many
> water filters in the UK) and asked what they use in their's. The email
> I recieved back may be of interest to UK people of this group:
>
> "I can confirm the contents of the cartridge are as follows -
>
> Ion exchange Resin - Sythetically manufactured , insoluable
> artificial Resin.
>
> Activated Carbon - Made from coconut shell. "
>
> ttfn

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