Today, even though the water that streams into our homes should be more civilized than ever, it's not. In fact, unwanted contaminants like pharmaceuticals, parasites, lead and mercury can still easily make their way into our home's water supply. EveryDrop Filters by Whirlpool Water are our advanced generation of ice & water refrigerator filters, which reduces the most contaminants - with new Triple Filtration Technology. Filter 2 reduces 24 types of contaminants, so every day it's easier to help enrich the well-being of yourself and your family with cleaner, freshly filtered water. Remember to replace your refrigerator filter every 6 months to maximize contaminant reduction.