Description General Ecology First Need XLE Elite cartridge. Model: 302220 First Need Xle Elite Cartridge Capacity: 125 Gallons (approx 500 litres) based on typical wilderness water sources Micron Retention: 0.1 micron nominal 0.4 micron absolute Operating Temp: 33F (0.5C) to 100F (38C) What Does The First Need XLE Elite Cartridge Remove? Unlike typical water filters & microfilters, General Ecology’s unique “Structured Matrix” technology is comprehensively effective in removing all 3 classes of microbiological contaminants: Cysts (ie. cryptosporidia, giardia) Bacteria (ie. e.coli, fecal coliform) Viruses The First Need XLE Elite is also effective in removing a wide range of specific chemical contaminants, including… Pesticides Herbicides Industrial solvents Chlorine Foul tastes and odours Read General Ecology’s statement on the removal of radioactive particles The First Need XLE does all this instantly, with no hold time, and no chemical treatment. The First Needs are fully certified to meet the EPA’s very rigorous Microbiological Standard for Drinking Water Purifiers. First Need XLE Elite Cartridge
