The Pentek CC-10 features a 5-micron nominal rating, utilizing a premium coconut shell carbon block design. This fine micron rating allows the filter to effectively reduce chlorine taste and odor, sediment, rust particles, and cysts such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium, while maintaining strong flow rates in standard 10-inch undersink housings.

The Pentek CC-10 has a rated service life of approximately 6 months or up to 2,500 gallons at a flow rate of 1.0 GPM, whichever comes first. Replacement timing depends on your household water quality and usage. If you notice a reduction in flow, a return of chlorine taste, or unusual odors, it’s time to replace the cartridge to maintain optimal filtration performance.

Yes, the Pentek CC-10 carbon block cartridge is tested and certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for chlorine taste and odor reduction, as well as NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for material safety. This ensures the cartridge meets rigorous third-party standards for contaminant reduction and safe contact with drinking water.

The Pentek CC-10 uses an activated coconut shell carbon block to significantly reduce chlorine taste and odor, sediment, rust, dirt, and fine particulates down to 5 microns. Coconut shell carbon is particularly effective at adsorbing organic compounds, giving your drinking water a noticeably cleaner taste without stripping beneficial minerals.

The Pentek CC-10 is a standard 9-3/4" x 2-7/8" cartridge designed to fit most 10-inch Pentek Slim Line undersink housings as well as other major brand housings of the same dimensions. It has a maximum operating temperature of 100°F (37.8°C) and a maximum pressure of 125 psi, making it ideal for residential undersink drinking water systems and point-of-use applications.