Reduction of chlorine and elimination of associated taste and odour, removal of sediment for visibly clearer and brighter water, active prevention of scale formation, filtration of colloidal iron, heavy metals including lead and copper, organic compounds, trace pharmaceuticals, pesticides and other hazardous substances that may be present in tap water, effective performance even when water shows visible signs of rust, sand or silt, extended filter life of up to 350 litres due to increased filtration media volume combined with a micropore cap, compatibility with all AQUAPHOR filter jugs that use the B5 cartridge type