Nominal 0.5-micron rating*99.95% reduction of Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Entamoeba, and Toxoplasma cysts*Premium high capacity bad taste & odor and chlorine taste & odor reduction*Enhanced dirt holding capacity*CBC Series cartridges are highly effective at reducing unwanted bad taste and odor, and chlorine taste & odor, from potable drinking water. The unique structure of the carbon block enables it to reduce Giardia, Cryptosporidium, Entamoeba, and Toxoplasma cysts and fine sediment particles down to 0.5 microns.*CBC Series cartridges are manufactured using a patented process and made entirely from FDA-compliant materials. They are an ideal choice for a wide range of residential, food service, commercial and industrial applications. They also make excellent polishing filters or pre-filters in applications requiring fine filtration and high capacity.Pentek CBC-10 is highly effective at reducing unwanted bad taste and odor, and chlorine taste & odor, from potable drinking water. It also reduces Giardia, Cryptosporidium, Entamoeba, and fine sediment particles down to 0.5 microns. Premium high capacity bad taste & odor and chlorine taste & odor reduction. Low pressure drop, high dirt holding capacity, durable physical strength, and steady flow to achieve reliable performance.