Pentek Cbr2-10 Carbon Block Multi-Media Filter Cartridge with Lead & Cyst Reduction, 0.5 Micron (item #155268-43)

Item #: 155268-43 (CBR2-10)
Dimensions: 2.88" x 9.75"
Rating: 0.5 micron nominal
Media: Bonded PAC (powdered activated carbon)
Reduces: Chlorine taste & odor, lead, mercury, VOCs, cysts (Cryptosporidium, Giardia)
Chlorine Capacity: >20,000 gallons @ 1 GPM
Cyst Reduction: >99.95%
Certification: NSF/ANSI Standard 42 (material requirements)
Temp Rating: 40°F–165°F (4.4°C–74°C)

Protect your drinking water from a wide range of contaminants with the Pentek CBR2-10 advanced multi-media carbon block cartridge (Item #155268-43). Built from powdered activated carbon (PAC) combined with a specially designed adsorbent media, this cartridge targets not only chlorine taste and odor, but also lead, mercury, VOCs, and cysts such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia — reducing cysts by more than 99.95%.

A uniquely formulated polyolefin bilaminate prefilter protects the carbon block by trapping sediment before it can clog the media, significantly extending the cartridge's useful life compared to standard carbon block filters. Rated at 0.5 microns nominal, the CBR2-10 delivers premium chlorine taste and odor reduction exceeding 20,000 gallons, along with meaningful capacity for lead and VOC reduction.

Sized at 2.88" x 9.75" for standard undersink and point-of-use housings, the CBR2-10 is tested and certified by NSF International to NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for material requirements, making it a reliable choice for households seeking comprehensive contaminant reduction from a single cartridge.