Forbidden-X26 Water Filter

All too large to pass the 0.1-micron membrane.

• E. coli
  
• Salmonella
  
• Shigella
  
• Campylobacter
  
• Vibrio cholerae (cholera)
  
• Fecal coliforms
  
• Total coliforms
  
• Aerobic bacteria clusters

Also blocked due to size and cell structure.

• Giardia lamblia
  
• Cryptosporidium parvum
  
• Entamoeba histolytica
  
• Cysts
  
• Oocysts
  
• Protozoan larvae
  

Why it matters: These cause long-lasting stomach illness and dehydration.

Common in lakes, rivers, streams, and even tap water.

• Particles
  
• Fibers
  
• Fragments
  
• Beads
  
• Filaments
  
• Polymers > 0.1 microns
  

Why it matters: Microplastics are now found in over 80% of natural water sources.

Trapped on the surface of the fibers.

• Algae
  
• Biofilm
  
• Plant matter
  
• Decaying leaves
  
• Natural debris
  

Why it matters: These affect both clarity and safety.

Physically removed via mechanical filtration.

• Sand
  
• Silt
  
• Clay particles
  
• Rust flakes
  
• Soil residue
  

Why it matters: These are present in nearly every outdoor source

Reduces cloudiness and improves clarity.

• Cloudiness
  
• Fine particles
  
• Suspended solids
  
• Murky water impurities
  

Why it matters: Clearer water = safer hydration.

This covers a broad category.

• Worm eggs
  
• Larvae
  
• Nematodes
  
• Bacterial clusters
  
• Bio-contaminant fragments
  

Why it matters: Outdoor water often contains unseen biological threats