{"product_id":"starter-tap-filtration-10","title":"Carico Single-Tap Water Filtration","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKnow exactly what comes out of your kitchen tap\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd stop paying for bottled water to get around it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're probably here for one of a few reasons. Your tap water tastes or smells of chlorine. Your kettle keeps furring up. You're buying bottled water every week and wondering if there's a better way. Or you have a baby, an older house, or simply a question you can't shake: \u003cem\u003ewhat's actually in this water?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a good question to ask. Here's the honest answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in UK tap water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK tap water is treated to make it safe from germs. That treatment, and the pipes it travels through, mean it still carries things you may not want to drink:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChlorine and chloramine\u003c\/strong\u003e are added on purpose to disinfect the water. They're the reason for that swimming-pool taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrihalomethanes (THMs)\u003c\/strong\u003e form when chlorine reacts with natural matter in the water. They are regulated by law because of their health risks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePFAS (\"forever chemicals\")\u003c\/strong\u003e are being tested for across England and Wales. There is still no legal limit for them in UK tap water, only a guideline from the regulator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead\u003c\/strong\u003e is toxic. Homes built before 1970 may still have lead pipes carrying their drinking water, and the water company is only responsible for the pipe up to your property boundary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater that meets the legal limit is not the same as clean water. The limits are a minimum standard. They don't tell you that nothing else is there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat that means in your home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the water you drink. It's what goes into the pasta pot, the morning coffee and the baby's bottle feeds. It's the glass of water by the bed. A few litres a day, every day, for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't change what reaches your house. You can change what comes out of your tap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe answer: Carico Single-Tap Water Filtration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA filter on your kitchen tap that cleans the water you drink and cook with, right at the point you use it. It goes on the countertop or under the sink, with no electricity, no storage tank and no wasted water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision ceramic filtration, 0.2 microns.\u003c\/strong\u003e A dense ceramic barrier blocks particles 5,000 times smaller than a human hair, including bacteria, cysts and micro-organisms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalytic carbon and advanced resin core.\u003c\/strong\u003e Breaks down and holds back chlorine, chloramine, PFAS, pesticides, VOCs, THMs, heavy metals and microplastics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompressed coconut carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e (15″ and 20″ cartridges) catches what's left and extends the life of the unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCarico's stated reduction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBacteria, viruses, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, E. coli, Salmonella\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99.99999%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChlorine, chloramine, THMs, chloroform, lead, microplastics, VOCs, pesticides, herbicides, glyphosate, MTBE\/BTEX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eover 99%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy metals, cadmium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e98%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePFAS (\"forever chemicals\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eover 97%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArsenic, sulfides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eover 90%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluoride\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eover 80% on standard cartridges, 100% with the fluoride cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBad taste, odour and colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt keeps the natural minerals in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e cleaner, fresher taste, no chlorine smell, more confidence in the water you drink and cook with, and no more need for bottled water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProof\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent lab tested:\u003c\/strong\u003e a cartridge challenged with 300 litres of water containing E. coli and Staphylococcus showed no breakthrough, a 99.9999% reduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and made by \u003cstrong\u003eCarico\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping families live healthier lives since 1967.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA from food-grade 18\/10 stainless steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour questions, answered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it worth the cost?\u003c\/strong\u003e It works out at pennies per gallon over the life of a cartridge, with no plastic bottles and nothing to carry home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my kitchen?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It goes on the countertop or under the sink, and your plumbing doesn't need major changes. We confirm the fit before installing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much upkeep is there?\u003c\/strong\u003e One cartridge change every 12, 18 or 24 months, depending on the size you choose: 10″ (2 stages, 12+ months), 15″ (3 stages, 18+ months) or 20″ (4 stages, 24+ months). It takes minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need this, or would something smaller do?\u003c\/strong\u003e That's exactly what the free home water test is for. We'll test your water, look at your home and how you use water, and tell you honestly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho installs it?\u003c\/strong\u003e We do. Vitalix delivers and professionally installs on the same day. Nothing is shipped separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy through Vitalix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitalix is the exclusive authorised distributor of Carico in the UK. You get advice matched to your household, professional installation, and a UK team to call when it's time to change a cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens at your free home visit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe test your tap water in front of you (hardness and chlorine) and check your pipes for lead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe show you the systems and answer your questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou get a written quote for your home. No obligation, no pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/book\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e→ Book your free home water test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eP.S. Your water is legal. Whether it's clean is a different question. 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