The Best Water Filters (Review) in 2020

A high capacity water filter that works by reverse osmosis. It will fit under your sink and will soften your water as well as 99 percent of common contaminants. This means that your drinking water will be almost completely free from potentially harmful compounds including lead, fluoride, hormones, and asbestos as well as bacteria, Giardia, and viruses. You will be assured of water that tastes clean and fresh and makes better hot beverages and ice cubes. You can be confident about using it in baby formula and it is a lot cheaper than bottled water.

It uses several stages to remove pollutants including passing the water through an RO membrane which makes the water slightly acidic water. Then there is an additional stage that restores beneficial minerals to the water and raises the pH back up again so that it tastes more natural. The unit requires little maintenance and the see-through housing gives you a clear view of the filtration system. You can install this yourself in just a couple of hours under a standard kitchen sink. All of the required parts and full instructions are included. No threading of pipes is required.

With this under under sink water filter you don’t have the inconvenience of a third faucet. It will connect into the cold-water supply to your kitchen sink and you can install it in minutes using only an adjustable wrench. Full instructions are provided.

The filter uses a three stage process which includes a micro sediment membrane, a standard KDF-55 membrane and a coconut shell carbon filter. You get purified water that retains beneficial minerals, it does not soften the water. It will act as a bacteriostatic filter and it does not support bacterial or mold growth.

This product is a pitcher made out of clear plastic but is completely BPA-free. It will hold plenty of water and is cleverly designed so that it will fit into narrow spaces. The pitcher is less than five inches wide and weighs only 1.39 pounds when it is empty.

With this filter you get water that does not taste of chlorine and has no odor. The filter can remove trace metals such as copper, mercury and cadmium. There is an electronic indicator that will let you know when the filter needs to be replaced. Each filter will work for the equivalent of 300 standard 16.9 ounce water bottles so think of the money and plastic that you will save! For an average household, it will last for around two months.

This is a very useful drinking water filter that attaches to your existing sink faucet. You get immediate, great-tasting water. There is an LED display which indicates when the filter needs replacing. It will remove more than 70 common contaminants (including chlorine) and your water will be 99 percent free of lead. Typically, a normal household would only have to change the filter every two or three months.

The filters use activated carbon with an ion exchange system to produce crystal clear water that tastes great.

Here we have a countertop water filter that is translucent and available in a number of different shades. It will remove many common contaminants including chlorine, mercury, pesticides, and radon and it will remove sediment. It can also remove pathogens including Cryptosporidium and Giardia.

It will sit neatly on a kitchen counter and is easy to install to most standard kitchen faucets. With the kit, you get everything you need to fit it yourself. It will save you having to buy bottled water and you don’t have to move jugs around. It’s an environmentally-friendly choice. The product complies with the water filtration safety standards issued by the National Safety Foundation.

This is a 2.25 gallon tank that delivers purified water for up to four people a day. It delivers water that is both purified and filtered. It will even remove more than 99.999 per cent of viruses and bacteria and reduces the number of protozoa.

You’ll get water that is free from trihalomethanes and inorganic minerals. The filter will also remove arsenic, lead and mercury and other heavy metals. It is effective at filtering out some of the compounds from pharmaceutical drugs including Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen. There are several different filtration elements which are sold separately and they last for at least 6,000 gallons of water. Independent laboratories have been used to test the effectiveness of the filters. The water is gravity fed and requires no installment, power supply or plumbing.

A filter that is designed and made in Europe, this product offers high-quality filtration and produces water that is palatable to drink. It is very easy to install and requires no drilling or plumbing.

The water goes directly into the unit from the faucet and it comes with two faucet adapters, a seal, a ring, and a plastic wrench so you get easy installation with no leaks. It contains a coconut-based activated carbon filter which is highly effective at removing chlorine, lead, and sediment. It also removes traces of odor and taste. A single cartridge will last for around six months – so that’s a lot of plastic water bottles that you’ll save!

If you are looking for a completely portable water filter for hiking or camping in the wilderness or for international travel and emergency situations, this would be the best product for you. The filter is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and is just two ounces in weight.

It comes as part of a pack that contains everything you’d need if you are not near clean water including a drinking pouch, some disposable water bottles and a hydration packs. It contains a 0.1 micron filter which can remove the majority of harmful bacteria including salmonella and E. coli. It is also highly effective at removing protozoa including giardia and microplastics. The filter will carry on being effective for up to 100,000 gallons of water.

A strong and durable water bottle that gives you filtered water on the go. This product is just right for the office, day trips or when doing sports. The bottle itself is made from BPA-free plastic and has a useful carrying loop as well as a flip-open straw. 

The water will have none of the unpleasant tastes and odors that are often associated with plain water straight out of the faucet. Just one filter in this bottle will replace 300 standard water bottles which cuts down on plastic and saves you money. The filter needs to be renewed around every two months. This bottle can be washed on the top rack of your dishwasher.

This is a filter for use in the home. It fits onto a regular faucet and there is a diverter tab that allows you to swap back and for between filtered water and regular water. It can deliver water at a rate of 0.5 gpm with a flow rate of 60 psi. It comes with an adapter that will fit all standard faucets but will not fit on a drop-down faucet. You can use it with domestic water supply pressures of anything between 30 and 100 psi.

It comes with one carbon filter cartridge included which will filter 200 gallons of water – enough to last most households for around two months. Changing the filter is easy and requires no tools at all.  It is effective at removing many compounds that are commonly found in water including atrazine, chlorine and lead as well as tastes and odors. It complies with NSF and ANSI Standards 42 and 53.

Made right here in the US, this pitcher water filter is made with no BPA materials and is constructed solely from FDA-approved food grade materials. It has been manufactured in compliance with NSF Standards 42 and 53.

It filters water in five stages. One of the filters has 2 micron pores whilst another removes lead and fluoride. However, beneficial trace elements such as calcium and magnesium are not removed. The filters will last for 150 gallons and will remove fluoride, chromium and mercury as well as chlorine.

This filtration system features a two-stage filtration process to deliver clean, fresh water. It is capable of delivering 15 gallons every minute and has one-inch diameter input and output ports.

The first filter is a sediment filter that does not clog or cause the pressure to drop. The second is a carbon block filter which uses coconut shells and fabrication to remove 95 percent of VOCs, and chlorine so you get rid of all unpleasant tastes and odors.

The filters are effective for 50,000 gallons so they will last for about a year in a household of four people. When you buy the system, it will arrive pre-assembled and is very easy for you to fit yourself. When you change the filters, a pressure release valve will safely release any built-up pressure.

A great tap water filter that will deliver crisp, fresh water with no unpleasant odors. It mounts horizontally to a faucet and comes in an attractive chrome color. It is very easy to install with just one click.

It uses a three stage filtration process. The first is a sediment wrap that will remove sand, rust and turbidity. The second is an activated carbon filter that removes chlorine, heavy metals, asbestos and benzene. The third is a natural mineral filter which freshens the taste.

There is an LED indicator that lets you know when the filter needs to be replaced which is around every three months. When you want to revert to unfiltered water you just have to flip a switch. It is fully compatible with pull-out and hand-held faucets too.

You can protect all of your household appliances that depend on clean water with this filter so your water heater, refrigerators and ice-maker will love it! When you need to change the filter, it has a handy bypass valve to make it an easy process. It has stainless steel inserts to make it easy to install so all you’ll need is some basic plumbing skills.

It has a 50 micron sediment filter and can only operate at temperatures between 100 degrees and 40 degrees F. Because it is clear, you can easily see when a filter change is necessary.

This handy water dispenser will fit neatly in your fridge and can be filled up with 18 cups of water. Then, is has a small faucet which delivers clean drinking water that has none of the unpleasant taste or odor of tap water.

As the water is dispensed, it passes through activated carbon and ion exchange filters which take out at least 22 common contaminants including chlorine and can even reduce mercury levels by 96 percent. The taste and odor will be vastly improved. The filters will typically last for one or two months depending on your water consumption.