I sell water filters..they are made from a solid block of carbon. I had a water source directly from a stream...surface water...for many years. By using my filter i had a secure source of water. The filter takes out heavy metals, particulates, and even giardia cysts and e.coli. the water comesout of a spigot...a small spout..mounted near the main faucet (the filter cannister is under the counter top.) Some of my customers get the filter just to remove the chlorine from the tap water. Some towns and cities add extra chlorine in the winter when there is run-off into the reservoirs from rain and snow. If anyone is interested in one of these filters, you can reach me at veraloe@gotsky.com.

There is also a local business which sells "clean canteen" a stainless steel water bottle which eliminates the need for plastic bottles.