How to Safely Hydrate Your Family

Why your fridge’s water dispenser is the best choice for your family and the environment.

What could be in your water?

As water makes its way into your home, it collects impurities and contaminants from countless sources, including your city's water system or your well, farms, pollution, the natural world, and even the pipes outside and inside your home. Water in the United States may contain:

Chlorine
Bacteria
Heavy metals (e.g.; lead & mercury)
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Pharmaceuticals
Bisphenol A (BPA) from plastics
Pesticides & insecticides
Petroleum products
Animal waste

Is bottled water safe to drink?

Bottled water is often held to lower standards than tap water. Further, every bottle of water means another plastic bottle ends up in the landfill, or worse, in the ocean, field or forest. For safe, pure water that's better for your family and the environment, trust your home’s refrigerator water filter.

How effective is a refrigerator’s filter system?

What a filter can remove depends on the make and model, and other factors such as the initial quality of the water from its source. Premium filters use high-quality materials and carbon and are engineered to maximize the filtration surface area. In fact, just one gram of activated carbon can have a surface area of over 30,000 square feet for trapping impurities. Certified active carbon filters can typically remove 99.9% of more than 70 contaminants, eliminating odors and improving taste.

How do activated carbon filters work?

Activated carbon technology filters contaminants in three ways:

First, the large internal surface area physically traps sediment and particulate contaminants.
Second, the activated carbon acts like a magnet for compounds like lead, VOCs, pesticides and odors.
Third, chemical reactions inside the filter reduce chemicals like chlorine on contact.

How often should you replace the filter?

Water filters should be replaced every six months to guarantee proper functioning. Replacing your filter on schedule is the best way to ensure your water filter system remains functional and your water is safe.