Barrier Twist:
80 GALLONS of filtered water - twice the amount of other brands
Generously sized to refresh the entire family
Ergonomic handle
Unique modern design
Barrier Twist has been tested and certified by the Water Quality Association according to NSF/ANSI 42 for the reduction of chlorine, taste & odor; NSF/ANSI 53 for the reduction of cadmium, copper & mercury and for the reduction of pentavalent arsenic (when used with the anti-Arsenic cartridge); NSF/ANSI 372 for Drinking Water System Components - Low Lead Content.
Multi-stage purification
BARRIER filter cartridges provide up to nine levels of protection from water pollution, depending on the type of cartridge. Each cartridge provides standard treatment of chlorine, organochlorines and other common contaminants of tap water. In addition, different types of cartridges provide improved treatment of hard water, removal of dissolved iron, arsenic and water purification from bacteria. BARRIER filters were the first were the first in Russia to receive certification of compliance with the NSF/ANSI 42 exceeding the results of leading European manufacturers by far.
BARRIER pitchers and filters have been tested and certified according to NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 standards and NSF/ANSI 372 for Drinking Water System Components - Low Lead Content and have been issued the Water Quality Association's Gold Seal certification. This system conforms to NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 (see performance data sheet) for the specific performance claims s verified and substantiated by test data.
Specific Reduction Claims
Substance | Aesthetic Effects | Average % Reduction |
Aesthetic chlorine | Immune system problems | 98.8 |
Contaminant | Health Effects | pH 6.5 / pH 8.5 |
Copper (Cu) | Internal organ damage | 98.4 / 80.2(1)1 |
Mercury (Hg) | Kidney damage, brain damage and neurological problems | 92.3 / 85.6 |
Cadmium (Cd) | Kidney damage | 98.7 / 99.2 |
Arsenic V (As) 2 | Diseases and various disorders | 97.04 / 95.25 |
Bacteria and Cysts 3 | Disorders of the gastrointestinal trace, bacterial inflections | 99.9 |
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.