That's why it's so interesting that the Sweetwater get three check marks...it does require additional additional treatment in the form of some squirts from the bleach bottle.
Yes, you are correct that the top ratings apply to the SweetWater
System (filter and purification solution), however a little further down the list shows the ratings for the MSR SweetWater Microfilter alone. It still works pretty well, even without the purification solution.