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UPDATED WITH CUT APART PICTURES OF EVERY DROP FILTER- still just charcoal in a sock ;) There are many recent poor reviews of this product since the changes made to the filter packaging in winter 2015. Being a diligent Amazoner I listened and ordered the "old" 4396810 blue filter from another source that appeared to have back stock. Well they sent me the new filters! So I gave it a try. The packaging mentions it is still a PUR licensed filter. I popped it in, ran out a gallon. The water was clear and taste like nothing-just how I like my water. I will update as appropriate for longevity. I found the blue filters to be good for 3-4 months in the summer and 4-5 months in winter ( we drink mush more in the summer) I also opened up the blue filter to see what is so special that people yearned for, it's just a chunk of charcoal with a sock on it. I'll open up the new white filter when it is spent.