I didn't see a guide to what the x's checks and triple checks mean..any help?
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If you click on the check or "X" symbols, they will give you the following descriptions:
Three checks means we expect the device to consistently provide adequate protection from microbial pathogen groups by achieving at least a 6-log bacteria, 4-log virus, 3-log Giardia cyst, or 3-log Cryptosporidium oocyst reduction. Three checks are based on independent testing following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Guide Standard protocol under manufacturer-specified device operating conditions (e.g., production rate, capacity). For a more detailed explanation of the reduction ratings, click the Pathogen Reduction Ratings link on the left toolbar.
One check means we expect the device to consistently provide adequate protection from specific pathogen groups by achieving at least a 6-log bacteria, 4-log virus, 3-log Giardia cyst, and 3-log Cryptosporidium oocyst reduction. There is a level of uncertainty in the effectiveness of the device because there is no device-specific testing data following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Guide Standard protocol. One check is based either on the evaluation of general scientific knowledge of this treatment technology or on device-specific testing not following the USEPA Guide Standard. For a more detailed explanation of the reduction ratings, click the Pathogen Reduction Ratings link on the left toolbar.
[X] Means we do not expect the device to consistently provide adequate protection from microbial pathogen groups. This is based on available data, lack of data, and/or general scientific knowledge of the treatment technology. A device containing an X requires additional treatment to minimize the risk of illness from waterborne pathogens. For a more detailed explanation of the reduction ratings, click the Pathogen Reduction Ratings link on the left toolbar.