Hydro-Logic GroGreen Garden Hose FilterThe GroGreen Filter has a customized flow restrictor allowing ideal contact time with filtration media to maximize the reduction of chlorine, sediment, rust, silt, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), mercury, lead and PCBs (organic chlorine). It reduces foul tastes & odors, sediment, and rust to improve quality of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. It will help protect beneficial bacteria to invigorate organic compost, soil amendments, and bio teas.