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Does the filter remove viruses? Hepatitis can make you rather...
By Cathy
Ranked #1055 - Water Treatment
March 14, 2009
Does the filter remove viruses? Hepatitis can make you rather ill when travelling.
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By riverridge2198344
Ranked #4 - Water Treatment
May 19, 2009
No Katadyn microfilter will remove all viruses. There are no vaccines for Hepatitis E, Rotavirus, or Norovirus(Norwalk virus: which can occur in S. America, Africa, & Asia. Waterborne transmission can occur below fecal contamination from infected humans. My recommend for travel where viruses might be in the water is to first microfilter, then add chemicals to the water. Microfiltering removes protozoan cysts, which the best chemicals (Katadyn Micropur) can still take up to four hours to kill. Microfiltering also removes bacteria, along with turbidity, and organic materials: which can interfere with chemical processes. Per University of Arizona Dept of Microbiology testing Micropur will kill all viruses, even in dirty 38 degree F. water, within 15 minutes. Although you might notice a faint chlorine odor, there is no chlorine taste with Micropur tablet. Although Chlorine bleach or Iodine tablets will also kill viruses, there is both unpleasant taste and odor
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By Angus Bohanon
Ranked #51 - Water Treatment
March 14, 2009
No, it won't remove viruses. Make sure you're up on your shots.
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