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An estimated 53 million Americans, 20 percent, drink tap water contaminated with feces, radiation, lead, or other poisons
Environmental Protection Agency
"Nearly 1,000 deaths each year and at least 400,000 cases of waterborne illness may be attributed to contaminated water."
New York Times 6-2-1995
There are 35,000 pesticides containing 600 chemicals. Municipal water systems ONLY TEST FOR SIX. Many of these chemicals cause birth defects, nerve damage, sterility and cancer.
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Cost Comparison Water Filters
Brand /
Model |
Factory Direct
CT5000 (BEST PRICE)
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Amway
E-5199 |
Multi-Pure
MP750 |
Shaklee
Bestwater
MTS 2000 |
Pur Plus
FM-3000 |
Brita Filter Pitcher
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Bottled Water
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Water Delivered
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Innitial Cost of Unit |
$189.00 |
$422.70 |
$289.95 |
$253.95 |
$25.00** |
$22.99 |
$0
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$29 For
Dispenser |
Innitial Cost Per Gallon
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4 cents |
84 cents |
39 cents |
32 cents |
13 cents |
22 cents |
79 cents |
1.38 cents |
Replacement Filter Cost/
Gallons of Capacity |
$54.50*
5,000 gal. |
$48.00**
500 gal. |
$47.50
750 gal. |
$104.70
800 gal. |
$13.00**
100 gal. |
$6.50
40 gal. |
$0
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$0
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Ongoing Cost Per Gallon
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1 cent |
10 cents |
6 cents |
13 cents |
13 cents |
16 cents |
79 cents |
1.38 cents |
Cost Over 10 Years
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$244 |
$1,335 |
$876 |
$1,400 |
$1,312 |
$1,648 |
$7,900 |
$13,800 |
Don't let the tremendous value of "Factory Direct" filters lead you to believe they are of lesser quality. Actually, the manufacturer of our water filters manufacturers a huge percentage of the most famous water filter brands. But, we save you money by going direct to the manufacturer.
Water Purifier Comparison Chart
[YES = Removes more than 98%, unless specified]
Brand and
Model Number |
Factory Direct
CT5000 (BEST VALUE)
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Amway
E-5199 |
Multi-Pure
MPC 500 |
Shaklee
Bestwater
MTS 2000 |
Pur
Plus
FM-3000 |
Brita Filter Pitcher
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Removes chlorine |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES 75% |
Removes lead |
YES |
YES |
91% |
YES |
93% |
93% |
Removes cysts
Crypto, giardia |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
NO |
Removes THMs
Chlorine byproducts |
YES |
YES |
YES |
95% |
NO |
NO |
Removes VOCs
Synthetic chemicals |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
Removes Lindane
a common pesticide |
YES |
72.7% |
YES |
YES |
YES |
NO |
Removes Mercury |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
Removes Arsenic |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
Removes Benzene
a solvent |
YES |
97% |
YES |
83% |
NO |
NO |
Removes TCE
a solvent |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
Information, pricing and performance
data were acquired from national retailers or
manufacturers and may vary in different regions.
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