The 10 Stage Premium Countertop Water Filter by New Wave Enviro Products contains the premier, patented 10 Stage contaminant removing filter cartridge. It lasts 3 times as long as the common carbon block filters (1500 gal. vs. 500 gal.).

The 10 Stage Premium Countertop Water Filter removes contaminants by bonding the contaminants with the media inside the filter.  If any filter is not changed properly it will dump contaminants into the water at concentrations higher than the original tap water. If the filter warranty card is returned, New Wave Enviro Products will send reminder postcards when it is time to change cartridges.

The 10 Stage Premium Countertop Water Filter is priced reasonably compared to other major brands with comparable performance and longevity, at $118.99 versus $250-$500 for other water filters.  Faucet water filters are popular yet they cost more due to short filter longevity.  The 10 Stage Countertop Water Filter may be converted into an under sink water filter if the accessory attachment is purchased.  See left column.
 
Inside the 10 Stage Countertop Water Filter: 

• Stage 1:  100 micron sponge filter. Traps larger solids (sediments) such as RUST.
• Stage 2:  8 oz. of KDF-55. KDF-55 is a patented alloy. It removes free chlorine and some heavy metals, thereby prolonging the life of the filter and is an excellent bacteriostat.
• Stage 3:  10 micron felt pad. Removes smaller floating solids and separates the layers, preserving their integrity.
• Stage 4:  30 cubic inches of ultra fine mesh superior coconut shell Granulated Activated Carbon, “G.A.C..” G.A.C. has long been accepted by the E.P.A. and others as the premier, cost-effective way to remove chlorine, bad odor and color from drinking water. G.A.C. also removes organic contaminants such as Pesticides, Herbicides, Arsenic, Mercury and Trihalomethanes, a cancer causing organic pollutant.
• Stage 5:  10 micron felt pad for Fine Sediment Removal.
• Stage 6:  7 cubic inches of ion exchange resin.This resin has an exceptional affinity for Lead, and removes Lead to below minimum E.P.A. standards.
• Stage 7:  Additional 10 micron felt pad provides an extra buffer against Floating Sediment of any kind.
• Stage 8:  7 cubic inch bed of G.A.C.. Provides extra protection against cancer causing organic pollutants.
• Stage 9:  3 oz. of calcite. Calcite raises the water’s pH, which lowers acidity and increases alkalinity,  which many nutritionists recommend.
• Stage 10:  1 micron absolute depth filter. A filter  with a micron rating this small screens outcysts  and protozoa, (including Giardia and  Cryptosporidium), and gives the filtered water a sparkling clarity.

What does the 10 Stage Filter Remove?
The 10-Stage Premium Countertop Filter removes or greatly reduces the following:
Chlorine; cancer-causing organic/chlorine compounds called Trihalomethanes (THM); bad odors, e.g., Hydrogen Sulfide, which gives water a rotten egg smell; pesticides; herbicides; PCB's; toxic heavy  metals (i.e., Lead, Cadmium), Organic Arsenic,  micro-organisms (protozoa and cysts) such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia; and dozens of other lesser known organic contaminants.
 
What does the 10-Stage Filter Leave in the Water?
Inert minerals such as Magnesium and Potassium; chlorides and fluorides

How long does the replacable Filter Cartridge last? 
Each Filter cartridge should be changed after 1500 gallons. This would be approximately one year for a family of four, assuming they each drank 1/2 gal. a day and they wash fruits and vegetables in filtered water.  As compared to buying replacement cartridges for faucet water filters, over time the 10 Stage countertop water filter is less expensive.
 
Is the New Wave Premium Filter tested and approved?
The New Wave Enviro Premium 10-Stage Countertop Water Filter has been extensively tested. Summary test results are available upon request. 
 
How does one change the Replacable Filter Cartridge?
Unlike many brands, the whole system does not have to be thrown away. The housing is simply unscrewed, the old cartridge removed and a new one dropped in. Cartridges are readily available nationwide.