How Do Water Filters Work? A Simple Guide to Philips Water Filtration
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You use water every day, but have you ever wondered how a water filter works?
Different filtration technologies are designed to address different types of impurities. From improving the taste of drinking water to reducing specific contaminants, the right filter depends on your water filtration needs and the system you use.
Philips Water combines technologies such as sediment filtration, activated carbon, reverse osmosis, and mineral filtration to offer solutions for countertop water dispensers, water filter pitchers, and reusable bottles.
Let’s explore how these technologies work and what makes each Philips filter different.
How Do Water Filters Work?
Water filters use different materials and technologies to reduce impurities. Many filtration systems combine more than one method to achieve their intended performance.
Sediment Filtration
Sediment filters help capture physical particles such as rust, sand, and other suspended particles. They are often used as an early filtration stage to help protect the stages that follow.
Activated Carbon Filtration
Activated carbon helps reduce certain substances, including chlorine, that can affect the taste and odor of water. Its porous structure provides a large surface area for adsorption, helping improve the taste of drinking water.
Reverse Osmosis (RO)
Reverse osmosis uses a semipermeable membrane to separate water from a broad range of dissolved substances and other contaminants. Philips Aquaporin Inside® RO technology is inspired by aquaporins, natural proteins that transport water molecules.
In Philips Aquaporin Inside® RO systems, the membrane provides filtration down to 0.0001 micron as part of a multi-stage filtration process.
Mineral Filtration
Some RO systems include an additional mineral filtration stage. This stage adds minerals to filtered water and can help increase its pH, depending on the system.
By combining these technologies in different ways, Philips offers filtration options for different drinking habits and preferences.
Philips Countertop RO Water Filters
For those looking for advanced filtration at home, Philips Countertop RO systems combine multiple filtration stages to help reduce impurities and improve the taste of drinking water.
ADD554 Replacement RO Water Filter
Designed for the Philips ADD5930 Countertop RO Water Dispenser, the ADD554 Replacement RO Water Filter uses a five-stage filtration process.
Sediment and activated carbon stages help reduce particles, chlorine, and odor. The Aquaporin Inside® RO membrane provides advanced filtration, while the final activated carbon stage helps refine the taste of the water.
The system is designed to maintain consistent filtration performance throughout the filter’s service life.
Filter life: Up to 12 months or 528 gallons (2,000 liters).
ADD583 RO Water Filter
Designed for the Philips ADD6928DG and ADD6926WH Countertop Water Dispensers, the ADD583 RO Water Filter adds a mineral filtration stage to a multi-stage RO process.
After sediment, activated carbon, RO membrane, and post-carbon filtration, the final mineral stage adds minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium to the filtered water. It also helps increase the water’s pH.
The ADD583 is designed to reduce TDS and chlorine and remove lead. Its system also offers a 3:1 pure-to-drain ratio, meaning approximately three liters of filtered water are produced for every liter of wastewater under the stated operating conditions.
Filter life: Up to 12 months.
Philips Water Filter Pitcher Cartridges
For convenient everyday use, Philips water filter pitchers use activated carbon block filtration to reduce a range of contaminants. The ADD566 Plus and ADD569 PFAS Pro filters offer different levels of contaminant reduction and replacement intervals.
ADD566 Plus Filter Cartridge
The ADD566 Plus Filter Cartridge is designed for compatible Philips water filter pitchers and reduces up to 99% of lead and over 40 other contaminants.
It is certified to NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53, and 372. The contaminants highlighted in Philips product materials include lead, chlorine, benzene, chloroform, 2,4-D, and trichloroethylene.
For everyday pitcher filtration, the ADD566 offers a convenient way to improve drinking water while reducing a broad range of specified contaminants.
Filter life: Up to 3 months or 60 gallons.
ADD569 PFAS Pro Filter Cartridge
For broader contaminant reduction and a longer replacement interval, the ADD569 PFAS Pro Filter Cartridge reduces 50+ contaminants.
Philips product materials highlight PFOA, PFOS, lead, chlorine, chloroform, mercury, and 2,4-D among the contaminants reduced. The filter is certified to NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53, 401, and 372.
With a longer service life than the ADD566, the ADD569 is designed for users who want extended use between filter replacements.
Filter life: Up to 6 months or 180 gallons.
A note about TDS: The ADD566 and ADD569 pitcher filters do not lower TDS. If reducing total dissolved solids is one of your priorities, consider a compatible Philips RO water filtration system.
Philips GoZero Bottle Filters
For drinking water on the go, Philips GoZero bottle filters use activated carbon fiber filtration. These filters are designed to fit compatible Philips bottles, allowing you to filter water as you drink.
AWP285/37 GoZero Filter Cartridge
The AWP285/37 GoZero Filter Cartridge, also known as the daily filter, is designed for compatible Philips GoZero bottles.
Its activated carbon fiber technology helps reduce chlorine and particulates, supporting a cleaner, fresher-tasting drinking experience.
Filter life: Up to 2 months or 40 gallons.
AWP287/37 GoZero Filter Cartridge
The AWP287/37 GoZero Filter Cartridge, also known as the fitness filter, is designed for the Philips GoZero Active Bottle.
It reduces up to 99% of chlorine and features a visual indicator to help you know when the filter needs to be replaced.
Filter life: Up to 4 weeks or 52 gallons.
Which Philips Water Filter Is Right for You?
Different filtration systems serve different needs:
- For advanced filtration and TDS reduction: Choose a compatible Philips Countertop RO system with an ADD554 or ADD583 replacement filter.
- For everyday pitcher filtration: The ADD566 Plus Filter offers lead and multi-contaminant reduction.
- For broader contaminant reduction and a longer replacement interval: The ADD569 PFAS Pro Filter provides 50+ contaminant reduction and a service life of up to six months.
- For portable hydration: Philips GoZero bottle filters offer convenient filtration as you drink.
Keep Your Water Filter Working at Its Best
Every filter has a recommended service life, which can vary with water quality and usage. Replacing your cartridge on schedule helps maintain its intended filtration performance.
Always choose a filter compatible with your Philips water filtration system, and refer to the product instructions for replacement guidance.
Find the Philips filtration solution that fits your daily routine and enjoy better-tasting drinking water, wherever you are.