Unique to Aquasana: Aquasana uses a patented, exclusive dual filter system which uses a combination of carbon filtration, ion exchange and sub micron filtration. Their water filters get rid of chlorine, lead, prescription drugs, pharmaceuticals, VOCs, MTBE and cysts (chlorine-resistant parasites) and leaves in the natural trace minerals! Unbelievably, aquasana's filters last for 6 months and they go above the minimal requirements for the water industry.