~Water Purification Systems Product Test Data~
Seagull®IV X-1,
X-2 "Designer Series", and X-6
Drinking Water Purification Systems
Performance Data Sheet for United States Standards
Data from testing, and specifically selected to demonstrate product effectiveness in removing those contaminants most frequently encountered in water supplies. Please note that all test results represent performance using actual contaminants, not substitute surrogates, which some companies submit.
This Performance Data Sheet shows some of the removal
capabilities of the Seagull IV water purifiers. It is recommended that before
purchasing a water treatment unit you have your water supply tested to determine
your actual water treatment needs.
Product Brand Names
SEAGULL®IV X-1 Drinking Water Microfiltration System, Configuration
B, F, D, P, FP
SEAGULL®IV X-2 Designer Series Drinking Water Microfiltration
System, Configuration B, KB, KF
SEAGULL®IV X-6 Drinking Water Microfiltration System
Operating Conditions
| X-1 | X-2 | X-6 | |
| Housing | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Cartridge | RS-1SG | RS-2SG | RS-6SG |
| Particle Retention | 0.1 micron nominal (0.4 absolute) |
0.1 micron nominal (0.4 absolute) |
0.1 micron nominal (0.4 absolute) |
| Pressure (psig) min/max | 30/125 | 30/125 | 30/125 |
| Flow Rate (gpm @ 30 psi) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Average Capacity | 1,000 | 2,000 | 6,000 |
| Temp (F) min/max | 35/145 | 35/145 | 35/145 |
| pH min/max | 5/9 | 5/9 | 5/9 |
•No electricity is required.
•Flow rate and capacity will depend on operating conditions and source water
characteristics.
•Do not freeze unit.
•The cartridge should be replaced annually, when the flow rate drops to an
inconvenient level or if tastes and odors should become evident.
Test Conditions
All tests were conducted under standard operating conditions as
previously stated for the rated capacity of the cartridge.
Test Data
Important: Testing was conducted for the full rated capacity using the actual contaminant. No surrogates were used.
Contaminant |
Influent |
Effluent |
Detection Level |
MCL+ |
|
Organic Chemicals |
||||
|
1,1 Dichloroethane |
10 ppb |
ND |
2 ppb |
-- |
|
1,1,2-Trichloroethane |
20 ppb |
ND |
2 ppb |
5 ppb* |
|
1,2-Dibromomethane (EDB) |
1.9 ppb |
ND |
.2 ppb |
5 ppb |
|
1,4-Dichlorobenzene |
73 ppb |
ND |
NSF Standard 53 |
5 ppb++ |
|
2,4,5-TP (Silvex) |
30.6 ppb |
ND |
.05 ppb |
10 ppb |
|
2,4-D |
338 ppb |
ND |
1 ppb |
70 ppb |
|
Aldicarb (Temik) |
228 ppb |
ND |
1 ppb |
7 ppb++ |
|
Carbon Tetrachloride |
20 ppb |
0.6 ppb |
5 ppb |
|
|
Chlordane |
50 ppb |
ND |
1 ppb |
5 ppb |
|
Chlorine Residual |
500 ppb |
ND |
50 ppb |
2.5 ppm (not an MCL) |
|
Chloroform |
300 ppb |
ND |
1 ppb |
-- |
|
Dichlorethane |
9.8 ppb |
0.882 ppb |
-- |
5 ppb |
|
Diisopropyl ether |
89 ppb |
ND |
-- |
-- |
|
Hexachlorobenzene |
10 ppb |
ND |
.1 ppb |
.1 ppb |
|
Methoxychlor |
114 ppb |
<3 ppb |
2 ppb |
40 ppb ** |
|
P-chlorobenzene |
10 ppb |
ND |
.1 ppb |
5 ppb proposed * |
|
PCB |
0.05 ppb |
ND |
.01ppb |
— |
|
Tetrachlorethylene (PCE) |
73 ppb |
ND |
NSF Standard 53 |
5 ppb |
|
Trichloroethylene (TCE) |
328 ppb |
ND |
NSF Standard 53 |
5 ppb |
|
Trihalomethane Total |
92 ppb |
ND |
1ppb |
100 ppb** |
|
ND - None Detected |
Contaminant
|
Influent |
Effluent |
Detection Level |
MCL+ |
| Microbiological | (colonies/100 ml) | (colonies/100 ml) | (colonies/100 ml) | (colonies/100 ml) |
|
Campylobacter jejuni |
1.6-3.0 x 107 |
ND |
10 |
-- |
|
Escherichia coli |
107 |
ND |
1 |
0/100 ml |
|
Fecal Coliform |
103 |
ND |
1 |
0/100 ml |
|
Giardia lamblia |
1.13 x 105+++ |
ND |
1 | -- |
|
Cryptosporidium |
1.81 x 103 |
ND |
1 | -- |
|
Listeria monocytogenes |
2.2-2.8 x 107 |
ND |
10 | -- |
|
Pseudomonas aerigompsa§ |
103 |
ND |
1 | -- |
|
Salmonella typhi§ |
105 |
ND |
1 |
0/100 ml |
|
Staphylococcus aureus§ |
106 |
ND |
1 | -- |
|
Streptococcus foecalis§ |
105 |
ND |
1 | -- |
|
Vibrio cholerae inaba§ |
106 |
ND |
1 | -- |
|
Vibrio cholerae ogawa§ |
106 |
ND |
1 | -- |
|
Yersinia enterocolitica |
2.0-2.8 x 105 |
ND |
10 | -- |
Contaminant |
Influent |
Effluent |
Detection Level |
MCL+ |
| Metals | ||||
|
Iron± |
.8 mg/l |
.06 mg/l |
-- |
-- |
|
Lead¥ |
90 ppb |
ND |
5 ppb |
15 ppb |
|
Aesthetics |
Original Well Water | Tested Filtered Water | ||
| Color |
20 |
0 |
-- |
-- |
| Hardness |
72 mg/L |
66 mg/l |
-- |
-- |
| Odor |
abnormal |
normal |
-- |
-- |
| Taste |
abnormal |
normal |
-- |
-- |
| Turbidity | 2 | 0 |
-- |
1.0 |
|
ND - None Detected |
Important: Leaching tests comply with NSF Standard 53 Table F.1.
Contaminant |
Testing Protocol |
Result |
Detection Level |
|
1,1,1-Trichloroethane |
NSF Standard 53 |
ND |
1 ppb |
|
1,1 Dichloroethylene |
NSF Standard 53 |
ND |
1 ppb |
|
1,2-Dichloroethylene |
NSF Standard 53 |
ND |
1 ppb |
|
Benzene |
NSF Standard 53 |
ND |
1 ppb |
|
Bromodichloromethane |
NSF Standard 53 |
ND |
2 ppb |
|
Bromoform |
NSF Standard 53 |
ND |
4 ppb |
|
Cadmium |
NSF Standard 53 |
ND |
2 ppb |
|
Carbontetrachloride |
NSF Standard 53 |
ND |
1 ppb |
|
Chloroform |
NSF Standard 53 |
ND |
2 ppb |
|
Chromium |
NSF Standard 53 |
ND |
4 ppb |
|
Dibromochloromethane |
NSF Standard 53 |
ND |
4 ppb |
|
Lead |
NSF Standard 53 |
ND |
1 ppb |
|
Mercury |
NSF Standard 53 |
ND |
.2 ppb |
|
Methylene Chloride |
NSF Standard 53 |
ND |
1 ppb |
|
Phenols |
NSF Standard 53 |
ND |
10 ppb |
|
Tetrachloroethylene |
NSF Standard 53 |
ND |
1 ppb |
|
TOC |
NSF Standard 53 |
ND |
500 ppb |
|
Trichloroethylene |
NSF Standard 53 |
ND |
1 ppb |
|
Trihalomethane Total |
NSF Standard 53 |
ND |
2 ppb |
|
Vinyl Chloride |
NSF Standard 53 |
ND |
1 ppb |
| ND - None Detected |
Aesthetic Water Quality Improvement
SEAGULL®IV Drinking Water Microfiltration Systems also remove the
following, which some individuals may find offensive in drinking water: •
Chlorine • Foul Tastes • Color • Foul Odors • Turbidity
Legend
+ Maximum Contaminant Level of Federal Standards shown unless a more rigorous
standard is indicated.
++ New York Maximum Contaminant Level is more rigorous than Federal level.
+++ Total per 500 gallons.
§ Sampled at less than rated capacity.
± Iron will tend to shorten cartridge life.
¥ Cartridge used in the test was 1 year 2 months old.
* Journal AWWA, February 1992.
** Water Technology, August 1991.
Note: SEAGULL®IV systems do not remove beneficial dissolved salts
and essential minerals.
Various Federal, State and Local regulations may become known or change and
affect distribution and presentation
of performance claims. All health claims not in compliance with local or state
laws are hereby withdrawn.
Installation Instructions
The SEAGULL®IV Drinking Water Microfiltration System is designed to
connect to the cold water supply and also can connect directly to the main
faucet or an auxiliary faucet depending upon configuration selection. Please see
the Installation And Product Use Instructions for diagrams and detailed
step-by-step directions.
Warranty Statement
Every SEAGULL®IV Microfiltration System stainless steel pressure
vessel is warranted for ten years, from the date of purchase, to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship when installed and operated according to
the detailed instructions included with purchase.
This warranty does not apply to damage to these products resulting from accident, misuse, tampering, corrosion, modification or incorrect installation. Cartridge capacity and performance will vary depending upon water characteristics and for this reason, specifically are not covered by this warranty.
Standards Conformance
SEAGULL®IV Microfiltration Systems have been tested and conform to
the following industry standards:
| * Pressure Vessel Integrity: | American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Section 8 |
| * Materials of Construction: | American Society of Testing Materials A 167, ASTM B16, ASTM D2000, |
| * Non-leaching Standards: | NSF 53 |
| * Materials in Water Contact Applications: | USFDA |
| * NSF53 -- Pertinent Sections | |
| *
State Requirements for Product Claims within the State: |
• California Testing
Protocol • New York Testing Protocol • Wisconsin Plumbing Codes • Massachusetts Plumbing Codes |
| * Overall Product Safety and Effectiveness Verification: | |
| Analytical Consulting Service, Inc. | Kinsington, MD USA |
| Betz, Converse, Murdoch, Inc. | Plymouth Meeting, PA USA |
| Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO USA |
| Field Epidemiology Survey Team | Miami, FL USA |
| Food Quality Lab/Pacific Pure Water, Inc. | Honolulu, HI USA |
| Food Research Institute | Madison, WI USA |
| General Ecology Water Research Lab | Exton, PA USA |
| Marine Testing Institute | Mamaroneck, NY USA |
| Marist College Research Institute | Poughkeepsie, NY USA |
| National Testing Laboratories, Inc. | Cleveland, OH USA |
| Rockaway Township Health Department | Rockaway, NJ USA |
| Roy Weston Laboratories | West Chester, PA USA |
| Spectrum Labs | Fort Lauderdale, FL USA |
| State of Massachusetts | Massachusetts USA |
| State of Wisconsin | Madison, WI USA |
| Suffolk County NY Health Department | Hauppauge, NY USA |
| Tighe & Bond | Easthampton, MA USA |
| United States Army Biomedical R&D Lab | Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD USA |
| United States Testing Company, Inc. | Tulsa Division, OK USA |
| University of Arizona | Tuscon, AZ USA |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA USA |
| Australian Water Board | Sydney, Australia |
| Department of Public Health | London, United Kingdom |
| Food & Hygiene Association | Tokyo, Japan |
| Hungarian Health Ministry | Budapest, Hungary |
| Institut Pasteur | Paris, France |
| Italian Ministry of Health | Rome, Italy |
| National Defence Headquarters | Ottowa, Canada |
| Tokyo Food Sanitation Association | Tokyo, Japan |
| TÜV German Technical Institute | Germany |
All SEAGULL®IV Drinking Water Microfiltration Systems are manufactured in the USA by General Ecology,Inc.