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Have you had your water tested?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jan 15, 2023 | Replies (84)
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What is to be done if MAC is found in house water, will osmosis or whole home water filtering rectify the issue?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jan 13, 2023

The short answer to the question is no - only point of use filtration at the .2 micron level removes mycobacterium. In fact, system filters can actually provide a place for the NTM to grow. In addition, if you remove the NTM with a whole house filter, but the water sits in your pipes & taps which are already contaminated, it will pick up bacteria.
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