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I installed an Ultrafiltration system under my kitchen sink. The UF system filters down to 0.01 or 0.02 microns. I believe it was $189 plus $150 plumber cost to install. I purchased from Water cooler wholesale company and it's the Raintree UF Filter. I use it for cooking, washing fruits and vegetables, and drinking. There are 4 cartridges and should last 9-12 months for households of 1 or 2. I don't recall price for replacement cartridges but very reasonable and through a little tedious, I feel comfortable swapping out filters when needed. Videos online.
UF removes mycobacterium and the water tastes a lot better than RO.

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Well hi there, you just through a spanner in the works haha.
I just looked up ultrafiltration. It sounds promising. I can’t believe what you paid for it!!!!
I watched some u tube videos on it. Interesting 🧐

This is what I’ve read.
Yes, ultrafiltration (UF) systems are highly effective at removing mycobacteria, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM). The small pore size of UF membranes (0.01 to 0.1 μm) effectively traps bacteria, including mycobacteria, preventing them from passing through. ScienceDirect.com reports that UF systems can achieve complete and safe removal of bacteria, including mycobacteria,.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) (.gov) notes that slow sand filtration is more efficient than rapid sand filtration in removing mycobacteria, suggesting that filtration in general, and ultrafiltration in particular, is effective against these bacteria.
ScienceDirect.com
ScienceDirect.com also supports the effectiveness of UF in removing mycobacteria.
However, it's important to note that:
Membrane Integrity:
The effectiveness of UF depends on the integrity of the membrane. Damaged or fouled membranes can compromise their ability to remove bacteria.
Biofilms:
Some bacteria, including certain mycobacteria, can form biofilms on surfaces, potentially interfering with the filtration process.
Pretreatment:
Pretreatment steps, such as UV sterilization, can enhance the performance of UF by inactivating or removing certain bacteria.
Maintenance:
Regular maintenance and cleaning of UF systems are crucial to ensure their continued effectiveness

Here is another good read about filters and reverse osmosis
https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_record_Report.cfm?Lab=NERL&dirEntryID=18293