is it ok if it develops green fungi on it?

I wash them when the green stuff appears. Also the filters.

After the first few months of use, it's like I have to clean it every few weeks. Does that mean our water has more in to filter out?

Not Really,if you're using tap water. The manual recommends lightly cleaning it once a week (whether it needs it or not). (For faster filtering after cleaning) then let it dry for 45 min. to an hour and fill. I use R/O (filtered) water in mine and I still have to clean the Ceramic Pre-Filter. The cleaning is just apart of owning this unit and your water is pretty clean if the filter doesn't clog for months (or weeks). If you are using an R/O system at home to filter your water, then it might be getting close to time for you to change out your R/O filters. Hope this helps.

Does this pre stage filter require any maintenance or is good for a year as it states?

Every time you clean your santevia water system you need to clean the ceramic pre-filter. So if you follow the instructions from the set up process. You will clean this ceramic filter the same way every time you clean your system. If the water from your tap has a lot of algae in it you will have to scrub it off. This process will make this ceramic filter thinner and thinner. I have a lot of algae in my tap water, but so far the filter had lasted a year.

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💦 Sip Smart, Live Pure!

EASY MAINTENANCE - Simply scrub to extend filter life and efficiency.
ECO FRIENDLY CHOICE - Reduce plastic waste with sustainable filtration.
EFFICIENT FILTRATION - Maximize your water's contact time for superior purity.
PURE WATER PURE LIFE - Transform your hydration with crystal-clear water.
LONG LASTING PERFORMANCE - Enjoy a full year of premium filtration.

The Santevia Ceramic Pre-filter Replacement is designed specifically for the Santevia Gravity Water System, featuring a 0.3 micron pore size that effectively removes rust, sediment, and microplastics from your tap water. With a lifespan of one year and the ability to be scrubbed for enhanced performance, this filter ensures you enjoy cleaner, better-tasting water while promoting sustainability.

Reviews

M**I

This is a terrific system and parts are easy to replace

Works great!

24.01.2025

K**R

Filter

This is a replacement filter and they are great

10.03.2025

M**

Game changer

We have enjoyed the santevia water system for three years now. It is expensive, so we recently tried other water filters. Without exaggeration, other water filtration systems just can’t compare. We use the ceramic pre-filter, fluoride filter, and mineral stones. I frequently use testing strips for the water that we filter and this DOES work. This is hands down the most thorough filtration system that removes the unwanted impurities from tap water while adding minerals back into the water. We briefly tried the Invigorated water because the replacement filters were so much cheaper, but it seemed to have zero filtration power and didn’t make any difference in taste or ph of our tap water. So we reordered our replacement Santeria filters are very happy.

2.08.2024

H**E

As described

Product as described. Followed instructions and water tastes amazing. I have used the Santevia water filter for 5+ years.

23.02.2025

A**R

Quality and efficiency of this product

Thank you for delivering it promptly, your professionalism is much valued

3.02.2024

W**N

Quality product- expedited delivery

28.04.2024

T**8

Nice, Fresh Water!

We switched our in home water cooler over to this system a few years ago and it is awesome! We both drink about a gallon of water each a day and this system has no problem keeping us in fresh water! We also have noticed that our coffee tastes better and we use fewer filters in our Keurig throughout the year because of the water we get from our cooler. It is amazing to see the stuff this pre-filter pulls out of our water and it makes me glad we switched to this system, knowing that all those impurities aren't going in my body!

11.02.2016

A**B

good replacement

do not over-tighten this thing in the canister or it will crack the container. it works fine, though

21.06.2023

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