How do ultra purification filters kill bacteria?

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2007-03-15 12:48:50 · 3 answers · asked by smr1423 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

They don't.

2007-03-15 12:57:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

some fancy filtering devices also use a zap of UV--this would kill the bacteria. Just filters alone do not kill bacteria.

2007-03-15 21:39:15 · answer #2 · answered by ALM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

They simply trap the bacteria by using a semi permeable membrane. Like a fish net. Water goes through, fish get caught up.

2007-03-15 20:02:50 · answer #3 · answered by Darken 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋