Abstract: The present invention provides a one piece or unitary filter assembly for attachment to a waterline to remove chlorine and other substances from water. This unitary assembly provides a rechargeable or reusable filter assembly for use with hot water passing through a concentrated bed of 100% granulated or powdered zinc and includes a removable diverter/screen element to enable zinc to be added to or removed from an internal chamber formed therein. The preferred method of treating water utilizes 100% zinc filter media to react with or remove chlorine and other substances more efficiently from water, thereby allowing a greater volume of water to be treated, as well as the treatment of water at elevated temperatures. The pure zinc filtering media used has the added advantage of achieving a more efficient oxidation of chlorine while meeting current EPA standards.

Abstract: A shower filter assembly having a thin or low-profile design including a recessed inlet which leads into an internal chamber in which a baffle is mounted to deflect water flowing into the chamber substantially evenly through a dechlorinating media held within the chamber. An outlet from the chamber includes a shut-off valve and a compact shower head securely mounted to the end of the outlet.