Patented flow and capture technology (fact) provides better flow, higher levels of water filtration and longer life than most large capacity whole house water This premium Carbon whole house water filter is NSF certified to reduce chlorine taste & odor, sediment, sand, silt, dirt and rust. Designed for use on either municipal or well water Supplies Less than 1 micron filter &; the lower the micron rating the more particles or contaminants removed by a whole house filter Lasts up to 6 months – twice as long as most whole home Carbon water Universal fit – this filter fits models EPW2VC, EPW2 and most standard capacity whole home water filtration systems including: Whirlpool, Omni, Culligan, watts, Filtrete, 3M, GE, DuPont, and more.