What We Like Uses five stages of filtering

Easy to install

Many say water tastes very clean What We Don't Like Takes up a lot of space under the sink

A highly efficient system, and also an attractive option, the filtering system is designed to be placed under the sink but can also be placed in a basement or attached garage with the water routed to the sink for easy dispensing with the included faucet. Along with the typical lead and other heavy metals, bacteria, and chlorine, this removes as many as 1,000 different unwanted contaminants from the water.

The CDC notes that no filter can eliminate all contaminants, and many are specialized.﻿﻿ To know what contaminants need to be removed, certified labs can test water from private wells or cisterns, but it’s easier for consumers who get water from their city because a Consumer Confidence Report is sent annually with your water bill.

This filtering system uses five separate stages of filtering to remove 99 percent of contaminants. It has a sediment filter, two stages of carbon filters, a reverse osmosis filter, and a coconut fiber filter. Filters need to be changed at different intervals; the first three last 6-12 months while the two stages can last 2-4 years.

Installation is designed to be a DIY project, but specialized tools may be required to install the faucet if there isn’t already a hole drilled in the sink or counter that can accommodate the new faucet. Still, most reviewers like that the installation instructions were very clear and that the system was relatively quick and easy to install.