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Getting better water is easier than you think

If you had a glass of clean, fresh water, what would you add to it? Probably not things like a little sediment, lead and chlorine. You just wouldn’t, so don’t settle for them now. An under sink or whole house water filtration system can help reduce those impurities and improve the taste and smell of your water.  


Upgrading your home’s water is far easier than you may realize when you choose a water filtration system from Solventum. Our whole house and under sink systems can be quickly installed by any plumber or experienced DIY homeowner. And replacing filter cartridges is a snap! 

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From the moment we wake up until we turn in for the night, water plays a big role in our daily lives. Whether we’re taking showers, sipping coffee, filling dog bowls or brushing teeth, water is an important part of many home routines. See all the areas of your home where quality water can help improve your daily life. 

Filtered substances

Household water can have a variety of impurities, and each home water filtration system from Solventum has a list of which and how many impurities they are designed to remove. If any of these things are in your water, our filtration solutions could enhance your water quality:

Sediment

Sediment from your water supply can damage your plumbing and appliances and also affect the taste of your water. The right filter can provide you with cleaner, clearer and better-tasting water while also helping to protect your pipes and appliances. 

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Chlorine and chloramines 

Commonly used to treat municipal water, the taste and smell of chlorine and chloramines can be a problem. Most people can taste and/or smell chlorine or chloramines at concentrations below five mg per liter and some at levels as low as 0.5 mg per liter.¹

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Lead

It’s clear that lead in water isn’t good for anyone, and it can’t be seen, smelled or tasted if it’s in your water. We can help you reduce it and improve the quality of your water. 

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Microplastics

Microplastics are tiny fragments that form as plastics slowly break down. Some plastics are designed to be tiny, like microbeads. They can find their way into water sources used for residential water supplies. 

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Mineral scale 

Mineral scale forms from dissolved minerals in your water and may damage your plumbing and water-using appliances, like your water heater and washing machine. Reducing scale can help reduce plumbing issues and expensive appliance repairs.  

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Waterborne cysts 

Cysts are a dormant state of many microbes. When present in water, microbial cysts can become active and result in gastrointestinal illness.² 

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Volatile Organic Compounds

The category of VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) includes several chemicals that are both man-made and naturally occurring. A VOC reduction claim by the manufacturer indicates that the system reduces the concentration of some or all these chemicals.

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Emerging contaminants 

Many pharmaceutical, personal care and hormone-disrupting substances are starting to show up in drinking water. Reducing such emerging contaminants can help improve your drinking water quality.

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References

1 https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/chemical-fact-sheets--chlorine 


2 https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/national-primary-drinking-water-regulations 

From a single sink to your whole house 

Household water can have a variety of impurities, and each home water filtration system from Solventum has a list of which and how many impurities they are designed to remove. If any of these things are in your water, our filtration solutions could enhance your water quality:

Why choose an under sink water filter?

An under sink system reduces contaminants right at the tap or dedicated faucet to deliver cleaner, clearer water for drinking, cooking, making ice, coffee, tea or other beverages. These compact, easy-to-maintain systems are so easy to install you can do it yourself in under an hour, and in most cases, without cutting pipes or shutting off water to the entire house. Replacing filter cartridges is also very easy.* 

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Why choose a whole house water filter?

A whole house water filtration system reduces contaminants at the pipe where your water comes into your house. That way, you can enjoy cleaner filtered water throughout your home. Not only will you enjoy good flow rates at all your taps, you’ll also help protect your water pipes and appliances from corrosion and damage. Depending on the water conditions and the filter system installed, each filter cartridge can last up to 6 months or even up to 12 months, before needing replacement.*

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Reference and Notes

*REPLACE FILTER CARTRIDGE no later than the timeframe of use indicated on the product. If the rated gallon capacity is reached or if there is a noticeable reduction in flow rate, or a change in odor or taste occurs before that time, then replace filter promptly.

How to choose the best water filtration for your home

Water makes a long journey from nature to our faucets that can affect quality, clarity and taste. Learn more about why — and how — to filter your home’s water.

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Water filtration resources

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Explore where in your home you may need a filter, and which of our products to use.

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Home water filter comparison chart 

Match your needs to our products based on where they’re used and what they remove.

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Home water filtration facts

Discover important facts and figures about the water in your home.

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All residential water products

With a full line of water filtration and treatment products at your disposal, we can help you get the water that you want. From drinking water to whole house treatment, there’s a solution to your needs. Some systems may require professional installation, but you may be able to install many of them yourself.

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Replacement water filters

Need a replacement cartridge for your existing system? Many of our cartridges fit standard filter housings as well as our own. Tell us what you need and let us help you find the right cartridge for your system to keep your water flowing clean and clear.

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Featured residential water filtration products 

Whatever your family’s water filtration needs, Solventum offers a variety of filtration systems

3M™ Aqua-Pure™ Whole House Water Filter Cartridge AP900 Series

3M™ Aqua-Pure™ Whole House Water Filter Cartridge AP900 Series

We manufacture the 3M™ Aqua-Pure™ Whole House Water Filter Cartridge AP900 Series as an activated carbon filter with a nominal heavy duty particulate reduction rating of 5 microns and a 100,000 gallon capacity. This cartridge design is suitable for use on both chlorinated (municipal) and non-chlorinated (well water) systems.

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3M™ Aqua-Pure™ Whole House Scale Inhibition Water Treatment System AP430SS

3M™ Aqua-Pure™ Whole House Scale Inhibition Water Treatment System AP430SS

The 3M™ Aqua-Pure™ Whole House Scale Inhibition Water Treatment System AP430SS installs on your home’s cold water line and is ideal for any size home with hard water issues. It is designed to reduce scale buildup and corrosion to help extend the life of hot water-using appliances such as water heaters, boilers, washing machines, dishwashers and plumbing fixtures (faucets, pipes and showerheads).

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3M™ Under Sink Full Flow Water Filter System 3MFF100

3M™ Under Sink Full Flow Water Filter System 3MFF100

The 3M™ Aqua-Pure™ Under Sink Full Flow Water Filter System 3MFF100 is a drinking water filtration system that can be installed on your existing primary faucet to provide filtered water at a high flow rate. It reduces particulates, chlorine taste and odor, parasitic protozoan cysts, lead and select volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as benzene and p-Dichlorobenzene.

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