. . . " and leaves behind heavy metals and other minerals and contaminantsThe steam passes through the condensing coils, cooling the steam enough to become water againThe water drips through a carbon post filter to polish any remaining taste, odor or VOCsThe distilled water collects in the reservoir, ready to be used Dol-Fyn ARS 2000 Automatic Water Distiller With 7 Gallon Reservoir Specifications:" .