The Everpure 4C EV9601-00 Filter Cartridge provides advanced drinking water filtration. Everpure's unique filter blend using activated carbon reduces chlorine taste and odor, along with other harmful contaminants such as asbestos fibers and Cryptosporidium and Giardia cysts. Precoat submicron technology reduces dirt and particles as small as 1/2 micron in size. Replacing this sanitary cartridge is simple, easy and clean due to its quick-change design. Reduces the following contaminants: Chlorine Taste Odor Cysts Sediment Asbestos NSF Certified This filter has been independently tested and certified against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 & 53. For added protection of the Micro-Pure II with AgION antimicrobial bacteriostat, purchase the Everpure 4DC filter cartridge EV9601-46. Specifications Length (inches) 14.5" Outer Diameter (inches) 3.25" Capacity 6 months : 3000 Gallons Cartridge Style Twist-off Case Quantity 6 Filter Applications Sediment/Dirt/Rust; Chlorine/Taste/Odor; Asbestos; Cyst Flow Rate 0.50 Gallons Per Minute Media Type Carbon Black Micron Rating (Nominal) 0.5 Micron Operating Pressure Range 10-125 PSI Operating Temperature Range 35-100 degrees Fahrenheit Certifications NSF 42; NSF 53