ULTRAPURE 0.5 Micron City Water Purifier Carbon Block Cartridge 10" x 2.5"
This ULTRAPURE Carbon Block Cartridge is a high-performance solution engineered for city water applications. This 0.5-micron cartridge provides exceptional contaminant removal, ensuring your household has access to safe, great-tasting water by targeting everything from aesthetic issues like chlorine to serious health concerns like PFAS and heavy metals.
Designed as an international industry standard size, this cartridge fits most 10-inch housings and utilises advanced 100% Coconut Shell Activated Carbon technology to provide a comprehensive barrier against a wide array of chemical and biological impurities.
What Makes This Product Unique:
-
Sub-Micron Filtration: The 0.5-micron rating ensures the mechanical capture of extremely fine particles, including turbidity and cysts.
-
Comprehensive PFAS Protection: Extensively tested to remove over 99.9% of various PFAS compounds, including PFOA and PFOS.
-
Medical & Pharmaceutical Filtration: Successfully reduces a wide range of pharmaceuticals, including Ibuprofen, Naproxen, and Atenolol.
-
100% Coconut Shell Carbon: Utilises premium sustainable carbon for superior adsorption of VOCs, pesticides, and chemicals.
-
Dual Testing to NSF Standards: Tested and trusted to meet NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 standards for both aesthetic improvements and health-related contaminant reduction.
Comprehensive Test Results:
Note: The results below represent a combination of initial laboratory testing and manufacturer validation. Actual performance may vary based on influent water quality and flow rates.
1. Disinfectants & Disinfection Byproducts
| Chemical | Removal | Chemical | Removal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 100% | Chloramine | 99.5% |
| Chloramine | 99.5% | ||
| Chloroform | 98.0% | Chloropicrin | 99.4% |
| Chloropicrin | 99.4% | ||
| TTHM (Total) | 93.4% | Haloketones | > 99.3% |
| Haloketones | > 99.3% | ||
| Haloacetonitriles | > 99.9% | Tribromoacetic acid | 98.6% |
| Tribromoacetic acid | 98.6% |
2. PFAS "Forever Chemicals"
| Chemical | Removal | Chemical | Removal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total PFAS | > 99.9% | PFOS | > 99.9% |
| PFOS | > 99.9% | ||
| PFOA | > 99.9% | PFNA | > 99.9% |
| PFNA | > 99.9% | ||
| PFHxS | > 99.9% | PFDA | > 99.9% |
| PFDA | > 99.9% | ||
| PFBS | > 99.9% | PFHpA | > 99.9% |
| PFHpA | > 99.9% |
3. Pharmaceuticals & Emerging Contaminants (NSF 401)
| Contaminant | Removal | Contaminant | Removal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bisphenol A (BPA) | 93.9% | Estrone | 93.0% |
| Estrone | 93.0% | ||
| Ibuprofen | 93.6% | Naproxen | 92.8% |
| Naproxen | 92.8% | ||
| Atenolol | > 85.6% | Phenytoin | 92.2% |
| Phenytoin | 92.2% | ||
| Meprobamate | 95.0% | Carbamazepine | > 86.2% |
| Carbamazepine | > 86.2% | ||
| Trimethoprim | > 94.9% | Nonylphenol | 96.2% |
| Nonylphenol | 96.2% | ||
| DEET (Repellent) | > 85.8% | TCEP / TCPP | > 94.0% |
| TCEP / TCPP | > 94.0% |
4. Heavy Metals & Physical
| Contaminant | Removal | Contaminant | Removal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead (pH 6.5) | 99.4% | Lead (pH 8.5) | 99.0% |
| Lead (pH 8.5) | 99.0% | ||
| Turbidity | 99.3% | Selenium | 79.6% |
| Selenium | 79.6% |
5. Pesticides & Herbicides (97.54% Category Average)
| Contaminant | Removal | Contaminant | Removal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrazine | 99.7% | Lindane | > 99.9% |
| Lindane | > 99.9% | ||
| DBCP | 100% | Heptachlor | > 99.9% |
| Heptachlor | > 99.9% | ||
| Endrin | 99.6% | Alachlor | 99.0% |
| Alachlor | 99.0% | ||
| 2,4-D | 92.6% | Carbofuran | 99.7% |
| Carbofuran | 99.7% | ||
| Simazine | 99.2% | Toxaphene | 93.1% |
| Toxaphene | 93.1% | ||
| Dinoseb | 99.9% | EDB | > 99.9% |
| EDB | > 99.9% |
6. VOCs & Industrial Solvents (97.01% Category Average)
| Contaminant | Removal | Contaminant | Removal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 99.4% | Toluene | 85.2% |
| Toluene | 85.2% | ||
| Styrene | > 99.9% | Xylenes (Total) | 82.8% |
| Xylenes (Total) | 82.8% | ||
| Ethylbenzene | 99.3% | Chlorobenzene | 99.2% |
| Chlorobenzene | 99.2% | ||
| Trichloroethylene | 99.7% | Carbon Tetrachloride | 99.1% |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 99.1% | ||
| Tetrachloroethylene | 99.5% | 1,2,3-Trichloropropane | > 99.9% |
| 1,2,3-Trichloropropane | > 99.9% |
Why Choose This Product?
-
Extreme PFAS Removal: One of the most effective cartridges on the market for tackling "forever chemicals."
-
High-Purity Carbon: 100% Coconut Shell Activated Carbon ensures better taste and higher adsorption rates.
-
DIY-Friendly: No professional installation required - just a quick and easy swap into any standard 10" housing.
-
Certified and Tested: Meets rigorous global testing standards to ensure your family's safety.
Certification & Standards:
-
NSF/ANSI 42 & 53: Tested to both standards for aesthetic and health effects.
-
NSF/ANSI 401: Performance validated to both standards for emerging contaminants and incidental compounds.
-
Quality Assured: Manufactured in an ISO9001 certified facility with performance validated by independent laboratories.
What’s in the Box:
-
1 x ULTRAPURE 10" x 2.5" 0.5 Micron City Water Purifier Carbon Block Cartridge
-
Quick-start installation guide for easy setup.
Service Life: 12 - 18 Months
The ULTRAPURE City Water Purifier Carbon Block Cartridge has a service life of 3000L or 12 months, whichever comes first, depending on your local water quality and volume of use. For the best water quality, it is recommended to replace the cartridge annually.
Maintenance:
-
Replacement Interval: Replace every 12 - 18 months or sooner if water flow slows significantly or taste changes.
-
First Use: Flush the new cartridge with water for 5 minutes before drinking to remove any carbon fines.
-
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Operates within a temperature range of 5 - 38°C.
Cartridge Replacement:
-
Turn off the incoming water supply.
-
Open the faucet to drain pressure.
-
Remove the filter housing and empty the water.
-
Remove the plastic wrap from the new cartridge and install.
-
Turn on the water supply and flush for 5 minutes.
Important - Cartridge Replacement & Flushing Instructions
https://mywaterfilter.com.au/blogs/learning/cartridge-replacement-pre-flushing-instructions
Fully Disposable Cartridges
Carbon block cartridges are fully disposable and can be discarded into regular waste. Wrap old cartridges in newspaper and place them into a bin. No special handling is required.
Delivery
Free Shipping for all ULTRAPURE water filters to Anywhere in Australia.
Ready-made and available for immediate despatch.
Packaged well to survive the journey to your home so they arrive in the best possible condition.
Guaranteed to be intact in good condition on arrival.
But in the unlikely event your water filter was damaged in transit we have full insurance to cover your product for you and we will replace any damaged items at our cost.
Replacement Parts or Breakages
You can relax knowing that if in the unlikely event you have any issues or breakages we will be here to assist you with replacements. All ULTRAPURE water filters can have any parts replaced or recreated as required. Just let us know how we can assist you?
Automatic Cartridge Replacement Service
When you invest in a water filtration product from My Water Filter®, we like to ensure you have the best experience possible. We like to lend a hand & take care of you as best we can.
-
We happily monitor the cartridge life for you
-
When the cartridge is due for renewal, we then contact you
-
Once confirmed, we arrange everything and have a new replacement cartridge delivered to your door.
The My Water Filter® Difference
“We love our products and what we do so below are just some of the things we do to make a difference.”
Transform Lives Through Clean Water Access
At My Water Filter, our steadfast commitment goes beyond our customers and their families; we are dedicated to enhancing lives on a broader scale.
The core of our mission lies in leaving a legacy and making a meaningful difference in the world. With every purchase you make, we contribute 30 days' access to Life Saving Clean Water to those in need, acting as a catalyst for positive change.
We give water on your behalf through our enduring partnership with the Global Giving Initiative, Buy1GIVE1.
Your choice to support My Water Filter translates into tangible assistance for those in need, contributing to the collective effort of saving lives. Thank you for being a crucial part of this journey and for enabling us to make a genuine impact, one purchase at a time.
Why Buy from My Water Filter
At My Water Filter, we offer products that combine quality, reliability, and performance to give you peace of mind knowing you're using a high-performance product that provides clean, safe, and healthy water for your family.
We Give Together
When you buy a water filter or home water solution from My Water Filter®, at no extra cost to you, we give life changing drinking water to people in need on your behalf.
Bit by bit we make a difference together. Check out our giving page here.
“We also deliver our products for FREE and you get a 30-day money back guarantee. The product comes with free insurance too!”
Free Delivery Australia Wide
Free Insurance
Our 10 Guarantees
30 Day Money Back Guarantee
12 Months Lifespan
| Product ID | 3327 |
ULTRAPURE 0.5 Micron City Water Purifier Carbon Block Cartridge 10" x 2.5"
This ULTRAPURE Carbon Block Cartridge is a high-performance solution engineered for city water applications. This 0.5-micron cartridge provides exceptional contaminant removal, ensuring your household has access to safe, great-tasting water by targeting everything from aesthetic issues like chlorine to serious health concerns like PFAS and heavy metals.
Designed as an international industry standard size, this cartridge fits most 10-inch housings and utilises advanced 100% Coconut Shell Activated Carbon technology to provide a comprehensive barrier against a wide array of chemical and biological impurities.
What Makes This Product Unique:
-
Sub-Micron Filtration: The 0.5-micron rating ensures the mechanical capture of extremely fine particles, including turbidity and cysts.
-
Comprehensive PFAS Protection: Extensively tested to remove over 99.9% of various PFAS compounds, including PFOA and PFOS.
-
Medical & Pharmaceutical Filtration: Successfully reduces a wide range of pharmaceuticals, including Ibuprofen, Naproxen, and Atenolol.
-
100% Coconut Shell Carbon: Utilises premium sustainable carbon for superior adsorption of VOCs, pesticides, and chemicals.
-
Dual Testing to NSF Standards: Tested and trusted to meet NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 standards for both aesthetic improvements and health-related contaminant reduction.
Comprehensive Test Results:
Note: The results below represent a combination of initial laboratory testing and manufacturer validation. Actual performance may vary based on influent water quality and flow rates.
1. Disinfectants & Disinfection Byproducts
| Chemical | Removal | Chemical | Removal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 100% | Chloramine | 99.5% |
| Chloramine | 99.5% | ||
| Chloroform | 98.0% | Chloropicrin | 99.4% |
| Chloropicrin | 99.4% | ||
| TTHM (Total) | 93.4% | Haloketones | > 99.3% |
| Haloketones | > 99.3% | ||
| Haloacetonitriles | > 99.9% | Tribromoacetic acid | 98.6% |
| Tribromoacetic acid | 98.6% |
2. PFAS "Forever Chemicals"
| Chemical | Removal | Chemical | Removal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total PFAS | > 99.9% | PFOS | > 99.9% |
| PFOS | > 99.9% | ||
| PFOA | > 99.9% | PFNA | > 99.9% |
| PFNA | > 99.9% | ||
| PFHxS | > 99.9% | PFDA | > 99.9% |
| PFDA | > 99.9% | ||
| PFBS | > 99.9% | PFHpA | > 99.9% |
| PFHpA | > 99.9% |
3. Pharmaceuticals & Emerging Contaminants (NSF 401)
| Contaminant | Removal | Contaminant | Removal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bisphenol A (BPA) | 93.9% | Estrone | 93.0% |
| Estrone | 93.0% | ||
| Ibuprofen | 93.6% | Naproxen | 92.8% |
| Naproxen | 92.8% | ||
| Atenolol | > 85.6% | Phenytoin | 92.2% |
| Phenytoin | 92.2% | ||
| Meprobamate | 95.0% | Carbamazepine | > 86.2% |
| Carbamazepine | > 86.2% | ||
| Trimethoprim | > 94.9% | Nonylphenol | 96.2% |
| Nonylphenol | 96.2% | ||
| DEET (Repellent) | > 85.8% | TCEP / TCPP | > 94.0% |
| TCEP / TCPP | > 94.0% |
4. Heavy Metals & Physical
| Contaminant | Removal | Contaminant | Removal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead (pH 6.5) | 99.4% | Lead (pH 8.5) | 99.0% |
| Lead (pH 8.5) | 99.0% | ||
| Turbidity | 99.3% | Selenium | 79.6% |
| Selenium | 79.6% |
5. Pesticides & Herbicides (97.54% Category Average)
| Contaminant | Removal | Contaminant | Removal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrazine | 99.7% | Lindane | > 99.9% |
| Lindane | > 99.9% | ||
| DBCP | 100% | Heptachlor | > 99.9% |
| Heptachlor | > 99.9% | ||
| Endrin | 99.6% | Alachlor | 99.0% |
| Alachlor | 99.0% | ||
| 2,4-D | 92.6% | Carbofuran | 99.7% |
| Carbofuran | 99.7% | ||
| Simazine | 99.2% | Toxaphene | 93.1% |
| Toxaphene | 93.1% | ||
| Dinoseb | 99.9% | EDB | > 99.9% |
| EDB | > 99.9% |
6. VOCs & Industrial Solvents (97.01% Category Average)
| Contaminant | Removal | Contaminant | Removal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 99.4% | Toluene | 85.2% |
| Toluene | 85.2% | ||
| Styrene | > 99.9% | Xylenes (Total) | 82.8% |
| Xylenes (Total) | 82.8% | ||
| Ethylbenzene | 99.3% | Chlorobenzene | 99.2% |
| Chlorobenzene | 99.2% | ||
| Trichloroethylene | 99.7% | Carbon Tetrachloride | 99.1% |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 99.1% | ||
| Tetrachloroethylene | 99.5% | 1,2,3-Trichloropropane | > 99.9% |
| 1,2,3-Trichloropropane | > 99.9% |
Why Choose This Product?
-
Extreme PFAS Removal: One of the most effective cartridges on the market for tackling "forever chemicals."
-
High-Purity Carbon: 100% Coconut Shell Activated Carbon ensures better taste and higher adsorption rates.
-
DIY-Friendly: No professional installation required - just a quick and easy swap into any standard 10" housing.
-
Certified and Tested: Meets rigorous global testing standards to ensure your family's safety.
Certification & Standards:
-
NSF/ANSI 42 & 53: Tested to both standards for aesthetic and health effects.
-
NSF/ANSI 401: Performance validated to both standards for emerging contaminants and incidental compounds.
-
Quality Assured: Manufactured in an ISO9001 certified facility with performance validated by independent laboratories.
What’s in the Box:
-
1 x ULTRAPURE 10" x 2.5" 0.5 Micron City Water Purifier Carbon Block Cartridge
-
Quick-start installation guide for easy setup.
Service Life: 12 - 18 Months
The ULTRAPURE City Water Purifier Carbon Block Cartridge has a service life of 3000L or 12 months, whichever comes first, depending on your local water quality and volume of use. For the best water quality, it is recommended to replace the cartridge annually.
Maintenance:
-
Replacement Interval: Replace every 12 - 18 months or sooner if water flow slows significantly or taste changes.
-
First Use: Flush the new cartridge with water for 5 minutes before drinking to remove any carbon fines.
-
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Operates within a temperature range of 5 - 38°C.
Cartridge Replacement:
-
Turn off the incoming water supply.
-
Open the faucet to drain pressure.
-
Remove the filter housing and empty the water.
-
Remove the plastic wrap from the new cartridge and install.
-
Turn on the water supply and flush for 5 minutes.
Important - Cartridge Replacement & Flushing Instructions
https://mywaterfilter.com.au/blogs/learning/cartridge-replacement-pre-flushing-instructions
Fully Disposable Cartridges
Carbon block cartridges are fully disposable and can be discarded into regular waste. Wrap old cartridges in newspaper and place them into a bin. No special handling is required.
Delivery
Free Shipping for all ULTRAPURE water filters to Anywhere in Australia.
Ready-made and available for immediate despatch.
Packaged well to survive the journey to your home so they arrive in the best possible condition.
Guaranteed to be intact in good condition on arrival.
But in the unlikely event your water filter was damaged in transit we have full insurance to cover your product for you and we will replace any damaged items at our cost.
Replacement Parts or Breakages
You can relax knowing that if in the unlikely event you have any issues or breakages we will be here to assist you with replacements. All ULTRAPURE water filters can have any parts replaced or recreated as required. Just let us know how we can assist you?
Automatic Cartridge Replacement Service
When you invest in a water filtration product from My Water Filter®, we like to ensure you have the best experience possible. We like to lend a hand & take care of you as best we can.
-
We happily monitor the cartridge life for you
-
When the cartridge is due for renewal, we then contact you
-
Once confirmed, we arrange everything and have a new replacement cartridge delivered to your door.
The My Water Filter® Difference
“We love our products and what we do so below are just some of the things we do to make a difference.”
Transform Lives Through Clean Water Access
At My Water Filter, our steadfast commitment goes beyond our customers and their families; we are dedicated to enhancing lives on a broader scale.
The core of our mission lies in leaving a legacy and making a meaningful difference in the world. With every purchase you make, we contribute 30 days' access to Life Saving Clean Water to those in need, acting as a catalyst for positive change.
We give water on your behalf through our enduring partnership with the Global Giving Initiative, Buy1GIVE1.
Your choice to support My Water Filter translates into tangible assistance for those in need, contributing to the collective effort of saving lives. Thank you for being a crucial part of this journey and for enabling us to make a genuine impact, one purchase at a time.
Why Buy from My Water Filter
At My Water Filter, we offer products that combine quality, reliability, and performance to give you peace of mind knowing you're using a high-performance product that provides clean, safe, and healthy water for your family.
We Give Together
When you buy a water filter or home water solution from My Water Filter®, at no extra cost to you, we give life changing drinking water to people in need on your behalf.
Bit by bit we make a difference together. Check out our giving page here.
“We also deliver our products for FREE and you get a 30-day money back guarantee. The product comes with free insurance too!”
Free Delivery Australia Wide
Free Insurance
Our 10 Guarantees
30 Day Money Back Guarantee
12 Months Lifespan
| Product ID | 3327 |