The Buitelaar legionella filter ensures that no legionella bacteria are present in the filtered water.
The method of filtering is called ultrafiltration. Ultrafiltration is a physical and mechanical separation method that filters harmful substances and bacteria from liquids. By using ultrafiltration in various water systems and water filters, contamination of the legionella bacteria is prevented. The biggest advantage of this method is that it is ideally suited to retain only water molecules and dissolved particles after purification. Perfect when it comes to making water better and cleaner.

With ultrafiltration, various floating particles are filtered from a liquid using a membrane. In the case of purifying wastewater, drinking water or process water, the water is freed from harmful substances using a membrane. The membrane has a pore size of 0.02 microns. When a liquid passes this membrane, the membrane captures all substances, particles or bacteria that are larger than 0.02 microns. The fluid that flows through the membrane is therefore a clean fluid without bacteria or viruses.

According to Dutch Drinking Water legislation, only KIWA-certified products may be used as a separation method for Legionella prevention. When products meet these strict requirements, they receive a KIWA BRL K14010-1 certification.
The Legionella filters each have this certification and therefore comply with the laws and regulations of KIWA Netherlands.