Coconut Shell Plus APCLC Carbon Filter with Full APCLC Antimicrobial Action, Aqua Pure's compact activated carbon filter is a versatile filter, engineered to offer protection against a range of tap water contaminants, with an emphasis on effective lead removal of up to 0 .5 microns. Made of high quality activated carbon. In addition, thanks to the carbon block component it contains, it removes heavy metals such as lead, copper, mercury and strontium. The main features: Removal of Chlorine and pesticides. Removal of Volatile Chemical Compounds (VOCs), as well as heavy metals. Filter Life: 6 to 12 months. Minimum Water Temperature: 6°C Minimum Inlet Water Pressure: 1bar Manufacturer: Aqua Pure (American Carbon Block). Pore Size: 0.5μm Filter Dimensions (inches): 10″ x 2.7” Maximum Water Temperature: 45°C Maximum Inlet Water Pressure: 8bar Maximum Filtration Amount: ~6000L Filter Construction: Compact Activated Carbon. Flow Rate: 2.84L/min Certifications: NSF Standard 42 Water Quality Association (WQA) based on NSF Standard 42