Ceramic water filter

For the filter intended for developing countries, made using clay and a dung fire, see Clay pot filter.

Ceramic water filters are a type of water filter, typically used in a household, which purify water by passing the water through pores in ceramic (or sometimes), either slowly (by dripping)^{[citation needed]} or with the pressure of the tap water.

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Such filters can potentially cause an increase in the levels of bacteria in the water if not changed or cleaned frequently.^{[citation needed]}

Clay can also be used, but is more likely to affect the taste of the water.^{[citation needed]}

See also

• Clay pot filter

Ceramic filters are also at present used in Nano filtration

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