Yes. However, if not washed properly it can decrease its lifespan. If you are going to wash the filter, it must be hand washed with filtered water, and unscented washing soda and air dried. The chemicals and minerals in regular tap water and conventional detergents will significantly decrease the lifespan of the filter. All Filters are coated with an advanced coating of Antibacterial HeiQ V-Block to protect the filter from odor-causing bacteria. This coating can last upto 30 washcycles.