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Brita vs. ZeroWater: Which Removes Minerals?

Dillon asked if a Brita-style pitcher filter that claims to remove dissolved solids is safe for outdoor carnivorous plants, and whether "total dissolved solids" equals "total dissolved minerals."

Jeff Dallas clarified: Only ZeroWater removes minerals. Brita, Pur, Culligan, etc., are carbon filters that don't reduce mineral content. Dissolved minerals and dissolved solids are the same measurement (TDS).

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
https://www.cobraplant.com

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