Specifications and benefits of the Coldstream FTO+ filters

Specifications and benefits of the Coldstream FTO+ filters

The Coldstream FTO+ filters are designed to provide pure and healthy water from stainless steel gravity systems. They are fully compatible with AQUA Coldstream, Berkey and several other reputable brands, thus ensuring quality filtration without requiring electricity or a network connection.

Filtration Technology

  • Ceramic outer layer: Effectively removes bacteria, viruses, microplastics, and fine particles.
  • Activated carbon core: Reduces fluoride, heavy metals (such as lead and arsenic), chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, PFAS (“forever chemicals”), and other harmful contaminants.

Benefits of Coldstream FTO+ Filters

  • Exceptional tasting water: Preserves essential minerals for healthier and more pleasant hydration.
  • Economical 2-in-1 solution: Replaces both Black Berkey filters and PF2 filters designed for fluoride reduction.
  • Universal compatibility: Can be used with Berkey, ProOne, British Berkefeld, Rainfresh, Doulton, Coldstream, and other gravity systems.
  • Ideal for emergencies and off-grid use: Works without electricity, perfect for emergencies, cabins, wells, camping, or remote areas.
  • Reliable lifespan: Each filter treats up to 1500 liters of water, or about 6 months of filtration with consistent performance.
  • Multiple applications: Suitable for homes, offices, gyms, spas, or humanitarian organizations operating in remote regions.

Laboratory Results

The Coldstream FTO+ filters are certified to meet NSF/ANSI 42, 53, and P231 standards: Tested for compliance with strict water quality standards in the United States and internationally.
  1. Removes 99.9% of bacteria and viruses: Certified to eliminate harmful pathogens such as Klebsiella terrigena, microspheres, and rotavirus.
  2. Filters heavy metals: Such as lead, mercury, aluminum, antimony, arsenic, copper, nickel, zinc, silver, chromium, and other dangerous metals.
  3. Removes pesticides and herbicides: Filters contaminants such as glyphosate, atrazine, and other agricultural chemicals.
  4. Eliminates microplastics and chemicals: Ensures clean water, free from emerging pollutants and particles such as microplastics, inorganic chemicals like chlorine, fluoride, sulfate, and PFAS, as well as volatile organic contaminants such as chloroform and trichlorofluoromethane.
  5. Preserves essential minerals: Filters retain beneficial minerals and electrolytes for the body’s internal balance.
Click here for the complete list of Coldstream FTO+ filter laboratory results.

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