Replacement purifier cartridges for GeoPress are designed to last up to 350 cycles (65 gal. / 250L). Lifespan will decline when filtering and purifying water with high levels of silt, sediment or tannins. Cartridge press time increases towards the end of the cartridge lifespan; when press time reaches 25-30 seconds, cartridge should be replaced. Cartridge continues to protect, even as press time increases. Removes waterborne pathogens: Removes virus, bacteria, protozoan cysts, including Rotavirus, Hepatitis A, Norovirus, Giardiasis, Cryptosporidium, E. Coli, Cholera, Salmonella, Dysentery and more Filters particulates: Filters silt, microplastics, etc.; ultra-powdered activated carbon effectively adsorbs chemicals (including PFAS & VOCs), pesticides, heavy metals, flavors, and odors Improves taste, smell and clarity Active Technology: Electroadsorption and ultra-powdered activated carbon Compatibility: works with GeoPress® One-Way Valve for electrolytes and sport drink mixes Chemical-free: Yes Size: 2.9" (7.3 cm) H x 3.1" (7.8 cm) W Weight: 3.8 oz (108 g) Removes: waterborne pathogens (99.99% of viruses, 99.9999% of bacteria, 99.9% of protozoan cysts), including Rotavirus, Hepatitis A, Norovirus, Giardiasis, Cryptosporidium, E. Coli, Cholera, Salmonella, Dysentery and more Filters: particulates (i.e. silt, microplastics, etc.); activated carbon effectively adsorbs chemicals, pesticides, heavy metals, flavors, and odors Fast Flow Rate: 8 seconds per 24oz (5 liters/minute) Cartridge lifespan: rated for 350 cycles (65 gal. / 250L), as “press time” reaches ~25 seconds (or three years have elapsed since first use) it’s time to replace your purifier cartridge Cartridge shelf life: stored under proper conditions, an unused (and airtight) purifier cartridge has a shelf life of 10 years BPA-Free materials: made from ABS food-grade plastic and food-grade siliconeTesting standards: independently tested by a certified laboratory to meet or exceed NSF/ANSI protocol 42 and 53 for pathogen and chemical removal; meets the the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Guide Standard and Protocol for testing microbiological water purifiers
