On Thu, 26 Aug 2004 09:19:55 +0100, "Neil Jones"
wrote:


I don't know about that - the incoming water is chlorinated to eliminate
bacteria, isn't it? You would only have this risk for water which had
sat in the filter for a long time before you used it. All the filters I
have seen advise you to run the water to waste for a minute or two if it
hasn't been used for a few days.

Apparently, live bacteria growing inside the cartridge can pass from
the filter and into the drinking water.

Graham