Filtration
Tap Filtration System
Clean water for families & communities. No electricity, chemicals or boiling required.
What a healthy filter does
When you keep your filter healthy, it keeps your water safe.
Removes
Bacteria such as Salmonella, Cholera, Leptospirosis, and E. Coli (99.99999%)
Protozoa and Cysts such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium (99.9999%)
Microplastics (100%)
Won't remove
Metals, chemicals, pesticides, VOCs, hydrocarbons, salt
Tap Filter FAQs
We do not recommend backwashing with dirty water. If this happens, immediately run at least one gallon of water through the filter and dispose before filtering water for consumption.
We recommend routine maintenance to maximize the filter’s flow rate and longevity. By regularly backwashing the filter with more pressure than when filtering water, you can restore up to 98.5% of the filter’s flow rate.
The Tap filter is designed to pop off of the Tap adaptor when pressure exceeds 20psi. This is to protect the fibers from damage.
Yes. For threaded faucets, we highly recommend using the Threaded Spigot Adapter to make sure the filter pops off of the tap before the fibers are damaged from excessive pressure. Excessive pressure can absolutely damage the fibers.
Proper use and maintenance of the filter will allow for this filter to be used for 10+ years.
Sawyer recommends always attaching the Tap filter to the Tap adaptor.
Each Tap Filter is capable of filtering more than 500 gallons of water per day.
No, the tap filter is NOT dishwasher safe. We recommend backwashing and air drying the filter before storing.
Get filter care reminders
A healthy filter means clean water. We'll message via WhatsApp when it's time to care for your filtration system.