Water Filter Reviews
Every filter we've reviewed, scored out of 5 on certified contaminant reduction, running cost, filter life, and flow.
32 filters



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LifeStraw Home Review (2026): WQA-Certified Glass Pitcher
WQA certifies the LifeStraw Home Glass 7-Cup for lead, metals and microplastics. Here’s what’s certified, what’s only lab-tested, and what it costs to run.
Kenmore 350 Water Softener Review (2026): Salt-Efficient
A one-piece salt softener certified by NSF International to NSF/ANSI 44 for hardness reduction and salt efficiency, sized for 1 to 4 people.
Aquasana SimplySoft Review (2026): Certified Salt Softener
A salt-based softener certified by IAPMO R&T to NSF/ANSI 44 for hardness reduction and salt efficiency, rated at 11 gallons a minute for up to 5 people.
Aquasana HealthShield: Whole House PFAS Water Filter (2026)
A whole house PFAS water filter certified by WQA, at every tap. Here’s what it removes, what isn’t certified and what it costs to run.
Aquasana SmartFlow Review (2026): Lead, PFOA/PFOS, Fluoride
Under-sink reverse osmosis certified for lead, PFOA/PFOS and fluoride, with minerals added back. What it removes, what the filters cost, and who it suits.
Culligan ZeroWater Pitcher Review
A pitcher certified for fluoride and total PFAS, which few are, plus lead, nitrate and pharmaceuticals. The catch is a 20-gallon filter that runs out faster on hard water.
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.
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.
Clearly Filtered Under-Sink Review (2026): Uses Your Faucet
Broad filtration through the faucet you already have, with no drilling, tank or wastewater. What’s certified, what’s only lab-tested, and what the filters cost.
APEC RO-90 Review (2026): Certified for Lead and Fluoride
Under-sink reverse osmosis with one of the broadest certified claim lists we’ve seen, and cheap US-made filters. What it removes, what it costs to run, and who it suits.
























