Waterline filters and cartridges can be attached to a waterline and used to remove possible contaminants. There are products available for use with chemical treatments and options that can be used without additional additives.
Table 1: Comparison of Numeric Data for Top 10 Waterline Filters & Cartridges
| Product Name | Price | CFU Level | Maximum Effectiveness Time | Package Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterisil® AC Waterline Cleaner System Cartridge – Extra Large | $199.99 (3/Pkg) | Not listed | Not listed | 3/Pkg |
| Waterline Filter – Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Co Inc | $224.99 (1/Pkg) | <200 CFU/ml | 1 Year | 1/Pkg |
| Sterisil® Cartridge, Inline Style Cl-3i | $181.99 (1/Pkg) | <10 CFU/ml | 3 months to 1 year | 1/Pkg |
| Sterisil® Straw V2 Microbiological Cartridge, 1/Pkg | $109.99 (1/Pkg) | 10 CFU/ml | 90-365 days | 1/Pkg |
| Sterisil® G4 Waterline Cleaner System Deionization Cartridge | $104.99 (2/Pkg) | Not listed | Not listed | 2/Pkg |
| DentaPure™ Dental Unit Water Bottle Cartridge, DP40B | $228.99 (1/Pkg) | Less than 500 CFU/mL | 40 days | 1/Pkg |
| Sterisil® Valved Cartridge Set-up Kit | $349.99 (1/Pkg) | =10 CFU/ml | Not listed | 1/Pkg |
| Sterisil® G5 Waterline Cleaner System Stage 5 Cartridge | $255.99 (1/Pkg) | =10 CFU/ml | Not listed | 1/Pkg |
| Sterisil® System Pre-Filter Kit | $293.99 (1 kit) | Not listed | Not listed | 48 filters |
| BluTube® Dental Water Purification Cartridge/Straw System | $89.99 (2 cartridges) | Not listed | 1 Year | 2 cartridges |
Table 2: Comparison of Important Features for Top 10 Waterline Filters & Cartridges
| Product Name | Brand | Manufacturer Name | Water System Application | Product Type | Other Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterisil® AC Waterline Cleaner System Cartridge – Extra Large | Sterisil® | STERISIL, INC | Not listed | Waterline Treatment Cartridge | Lasts longer than standard replacement cartridges |
| Waterline Filter – Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Co Inc | N/A | HU-FRIEDY | Municipal Water Supply, Self-Contained Water Bottle | Waterline Filter | Decreases microbial contamination, Reduces odor-causing bacteria, Does not require daily, weekly or monthly protocols |
| Sterisil® Cartridge, Inline Style Cl-3i | Sterisil® | STERISIL, INC | Municipal Water Supply | Waterline Treatment Cartridge | Maintains dental unit waterlines to =10 CFU/ml HPC bacteria |
| Sterisil® Straw V2 Microbiological Cartridge, 1/Pkg | Sterisil® | STERISIL, INC | Self-Contained Water Bottle | Waterline Treatment Cartridge | Removes hassle of daily |
Top 10 Waterline System Replacement Parts for Dentists
1. Sterisil® AC Waterline Cleaner System Cartridge
Sterisil® AC Waterline Cleaner System Cartridge is a replacement cartridge for use with the Sterisil AC Waterline Cleaner System. The cartridge lasts longer than the standard replacement cartridges.
Brand: Sterisil®
Manufacturer Name: STERISIL, INC
Package Quantity: 3/Pkg
Product Type: Waterline Treatment Cartridge
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2. Waterline Filter – Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Co Inc
The Waterline Filter is a cartridge that is used to slowly release iodine into water within either a municipal waterline or an independent water reservoir. It creates safe, clean water for up to one year.
- Simple to install and easy to change out
- Decreases microbial contamination
- Reduces odor-causing bacteria
- Does not require daily, weekly or monthly protocols
CFU Level: <200 CFU/ml
Manufacturer Name: HU-FRIEDY
Maximum Effectiveness Time: 1 Year
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Product Type: Waterline Filter
Standards Met: EPA
Water System Application: Municipal Water Supply, Self-Contained Water Bottle
3. Sterisil® Cartridge, Inline Style Cl-3i
Sterisil® Inline Style Cartridge provides purified dental water, virtually free of all contaminants, prevents hard water deposits within your dental unit and provides continuous disinfection for dental unit water lines connected to municipal water.
- Cartridges last from 3 months to 1 year
- Maintains dental unit waterlines to =10 CFU/ml HPC bacteria
Brand: Sterisil®
CFU Level: <10
Compatible Water Type: Tap
Manufacturer Name: STERISIL, INC
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Product Type: Waterline Treatment Cartridge
Water System Application: Municipal Water Supply
4. Sterisil® Straw V2 Microbiological Cartridge
Sterisil Straw V2 eliminates the hassle of dropping daily tablets and provides worry-free waterline disinfection for one’s operatory.
- Models for both distilled and municipal water
- Removes hassle of daily tablets
- Waterline disinfection lasts 90-365 days
- Built-in shock treatment releases automatically
- EPA claim: =<10 CFU/ml HPC purity
- Luer lock fitting for easy install and replacement
CFU Level: 10 CFU/ml
Compatible Water Type: Tap
Manufacturer Name: STERISIL, INC
Maximum Effectiveness Time: 365 Days
Mount Type: Inside Bottle
Old Manufacturer #: S365M
Product Type: Waterline Treatment Cartridge
Water System Application: Self-Contained Water Bottle
5. Sterisil® G4 Waterline Cleaner System Deionization Cartridge
Sterisil® G4 Waterline Cleaner System Deionization Cartridge is a replacement part for use with the Sterisil® G4 Waterline Cleaner System.
Brand: Sterisil®
Manufacturer Name: STERISIL, INC
Package Quantity: 2/Pkg
Product Type: Deionization Cartridge
6. DentaPure™ Dental Unit Water Bottle Cartridge, DP40B
DentaPure™ DP40B is an in-line attachment dental water purifier designed for bottled water and should be changed after 40 days. The constant presence of iodinated water in the dental unit cartridge is EPA labeled to purify incoming water to 200c fu/ml bacteria or below.
- Uses iodinated resin technology
- No testing or remedial cleaning required
- Contains no allergenic proteins
- Designed to install into the unit’s independent water supply bottle
- No tablets, shocking or distilled water required
- Eliminates human error
- No hazardous silver
- No special trash disposal requirements
- FDA cleared and EPA registered antimicrobial product
- Meets and exceeds microbiological standards including OSAP, ADA & CDC = Less than 500 CFU/mL
7. Sterisil® Valved Cartridge Set-up Kit
Sterisil® Valved Cartridge Set-up Kit provides purified dental water, virtually free of all contaminates, prevents hard water deposits within your dental unit and provided continuous disinfection for dental unit water lines connected to municipal water.
CFU Level: =10 CFU/ml
Compatible Water Type: Tap
Manufacturer Name: STERISIL, INC
Old Manufacturer #: PTP-SK
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Product Type: Valved Cartridge Set Up Kit
Standards Met: ADA, CDC
Total Dissolved Solids: 0 PPM
Water System Application: Municipal Water Supply
8. Sterisil® G5 Waterline Cleaner System Stage 5 Cartridge
Sterisil® G5 Waterline Cleaner System Stage 5 Cartridge is the final stage of treatment in the Sterisil G5 Waterline Cleaner System. It continually fights against bacteria, ensuring dental water quality is =10 CFU/ml HPC bacteria.
- 3000-liter cartridge is designed for practices with 5 to 15 operatories
- 7000-liter cartridge is designed for practices with 16 to 35 operatories
- 10,000-liter cartridge is designed for practices with 36 or more operatories
Brand: Sterisil®
CFU Level: =10 CFU/ml
Manufacturer Name: STERISIL, INC
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Product Type: Waterline Treatment Cartridge
9. Sterisil® System Pre-Filter Ki
Sterisil® System Pre-Filter Kit is for use with any Sterisil system, including AC, AC+, G4 and G5. It helps protect cartrdges by removing all sediment in water before the water moves through the Sterisil system.
Brand: Sterisil®
Contains: 48 filters, 1 filter housing, 1 bracket and 1 mounting hardware set
Manufacturer Name: STERISIL, INC
Product Type: Waterline Filter
10. BluTube® Dental Water Purification Cartridge/Straw System
BluTube® Dental Water Purification Cartridge/Straw System provides continuous waterline treatment for safe, compliant dental unit water quality.
- Controls microbial contamination by eluting nonallergenic and elemental iodinated resin
- Ensures water quality for up to 1 year
Brand: BluTube®
Contains: 2 cartridges, 1 chemical indicator and dummy straws
Manufacturer Name: PROEDGE DENTAL PRODUCTS
Maximum Effectiveness Time: 1 Year
Product Type: Waterline Treatment Cartridge
