AquaTru vs ZeroWater (2026): Which Removes More?
Countertop reverse osmosis or the Culligan ZeroWater pitcher: what each is certified to remove, what it costs to run, and who should buy which.
Marcus Chen
Best Water Filter for PFAS (2026): 8 Certified Picks
Eight filters certified for PFAS, from pitchers to whole-house systems, with the difference between PFOA/PFOS and Total PFAS claims explained.
Best Water Filter for Microplastics (2026): Certified Picks
Six filters certified to reduce microplastics, from a pitcher to countertop reverse osmosis, and the claims to check before you buy.
Berkey Lawsuit (2026): What Happened After the EPA Orders
Why the EPA ordered Black Berkey sales stopped, where the Texas and Puerto Rico cases stand, what Berkey sells now, and what its certification covers.
Aquasana AQ-6300M Review (2026): Lead, PFOA/PFOS, No Waste
An under-sink carbon filter certified for lead and PFOA/PFOS that keeps minerals and wastes no water. What it removes, what it costs to run, and who it suits.
Best Water Filter for Fluoride (2026): 7 Certified Picks
Seven filters certified to reduce fluoride, from countertop and under-sink reverse osmosis to the one certified pitcher.
Culligan MaxClear Gravity Filter Review (2026): Lead & PFAS
The first gravity filter that can prove its lead and PFAS claims with an independent certification. The catch is a 50-gallon certified filter life that makes it the most expensive water we’ve costed.
Best Water Filters That Remove Lead (2026): 8 Picks
Eight filters certified to reduce lead, from a cheap pitcher to reverse osmosis, with the certifier named for each.
Best Gravity Water Filters (2026): Certified Picks, Ranked
Which gravity filters are certified for lead, PFAS and microplastics, who certifies them, and what each costs per gallon. Berkey’s certification depends on the elements you buy.
iSpring RCC7AK vs APEC ROES-50 (2026): Which RO System Wins?
Two budget under-sink RO systems, both certified to NSF/ANSI 58 but for very different claims: what each removes, what it costs to run, and which to buy.