An improved filter device for the removal of contaminants from water and method of using same. The present invention comprises an outer housing having an inlet at one end for water to be purified and an outlet for purified water at an opposing end thereof. An inner filter is situated within and in fluid communication with the outer housing to remove contaminants from the water. Within the inner filter is an inner filter housing. Within the inner filter housing is at least one uniform region of dispersed granular copper media. A filter pad is positioned within the inner filter housing. Further, a region of granular activated carbon is positioned opposite the uniform region by the filter pad.
RELATED APPLICATION
This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/431,942, filed Oct. 1, 1999, now abandoned; and claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/249,033, filed Nov. 15, 2000.
