How to promte the "Water Dispenser?

Can you periodically use the same PUR water dispenser filter over several years, if it has not yet expired?

• I have a PUR water dispenser and only use it when I run out of bottled water. I live in an area that uses well water and the quality is poor. The filter in it is the same one from three years ago. I've never changed it b/c the replacement indicator says that it is still good. However, I have an upset stomach today after drinking the water from the dispenser yesterday.

• Answer:

  3 years is a long time and bacteria may have formed in the filter or the well water is so bad that the filter can't filter everything including bacteria that may be in the well water. If you suspect this - you need to have your water tested. Throw out the filter and stick to bottled water until you know for sure.