The LARQ Pitcher goes beyond filtration with a unique 2-step filtration and purification process for pure-tasting water sip after sip. LARQ'S innovative plant-based filters effectively remove pollutants like lead, chlorine, mercury, VOCs, and more. Proprietary PureVis technology purifies your water by destroying bio-contaminants at the molecular level. Traditional filters simply trap and collect unwanted pollutants where they can quickly accumulate and multiply. By removing chlorine, the filters become the perfect breeding ground for bacteria in just 2 weeks—making the filter itself a source of contamination. LARQ's UV water purifying 2 step-process uses UV light to purify the water after it's been filtered.