Water filtration guides and explainers.
It’s called Layered Double Hydroxide (LDH) and can remove PFAS “forever chemicals” at record speed; 100x faster than activated carbon. It sounds like a revolution, but you can’t buy one just yet. Here’s what the science actually says, why reverse osmosis still wins for now, and when LDH filters might finally make it to your … Read more
Do water filter pitchers remove PFAS and fluoride? Most standard pitcher filters reduce some PFAS by 50-70%, but perform inconsistently. As for fluoride? Standard carbon pitchers like Brita and PUR don’t remove it at all. A couple of premium pitchers (Clearly Filtered and ZeroWater) show lab-verified performance for both contaminants, but they’re not officially certified … Read more
If you’ve been eyeing a Delta reverse osmosis system, you’re probably attracted to the brand name, Delta makes solid faucets, after all (I’ve had mine for over a decade now). But right off the bat, here’s what most reviews won’t tell you: their Clarifi RO system? Is one of the loudest tankless filters on the … Read more
PFAS countertop filters have become essential because nearly half of American tap water contains detectable PFAS chemicals, and the EPA now says there’s no safe exposure level for the most dangerous ones. If that statistic made you uncomfortable, good, you probably need this article. You’ve seen the headlines about “forever chemicals” in drinking water. Maybe … Read more
Looking for the best home water testing kit for PFAS? Whether you’re worried about forever chemicals or just want a reliable fluoride test kit, you’ve come to the right place. Below is everything you need to know, from why testing matters to which kits deliver the goods and how to understand your results. Related topics: … Read more
You’re here because you’ve spent time looking at water filters, and you’ve noticed something confusing; is there a water filter that removes fluoride without reverse osmosis, or do all the options that claim to do so fall apart once you look closer? Plenty of filters promise to “improve water quality,” and some even hint at … Read more
So, do Brita filters remove PFAS? Not really, at least not in the way most people hope. Some Brita filters can reduce two specific PFAS chemicals (PFOA and PFOS) under lab conditions. In real homes tho, with real water?Independent testing shows partial and inconsistent PFAS reduction, often far below what the certification numbers imply. That’s … Read more
People shopping for simple water upgrades often assume the answer is yes, but do faucet water filters remove PFAS in any meaningful way, or are they mostly solving for taste and chlorine? The answer sits somewhere in between, and it depends less on the brand name than on how these filters are designed, tested, and … Read more
If you’re looking for the best under sink water filters that remove PFAS, you’re probably feeling two things at once: Well, that’s fair, because this guide is written for normal people who just want to make a good decision and move on with their lives! You might find these articles helpful: Before You Buy a … Read more
I get this question a lot; do faucet-mounted water filters actually remove fluoride? In almost all cases, no. Faucet-mounted water filters are good at improving taste and cutting chlorine. But when it comes to fluoride, they’re simply not built for that job. In fact, some of the most widely certified faucet filters are approved specifically … Read more