Countertop Filters, ranked by PFAS safety

115 products graded A to F, safest first. 113 earn a C or better and are worth buying.

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Delta Dwq4001002-ss Clarifi Reverse Osmosis Faucet + Remineralization

Delta Faucet

Delta Dwq4001002-ss Clarifi Reverse Osmosis Faucet + Remineralization

65/100 safety

Lower concern. Stainless steel and carbon filters typically PFAS-free.

BetterA
Seychelle Radiological Water Filter Pitcher

Seychelle

Seychelle Radiological Water Filter Pitcher

95/100 safety

Lower concern for filter media itself, but pitcher construction lacks transparency, moderate caution warranted.

Best pickA
ZeroWater 40-Cup Glass Water Filter Dispenser

ZeroWater

ZeroWater 40-Cup Glass Water Filter Dispenser

100/100 safety

Lower concern on PFAS, but brand silence on cartridge composition is a missed transparency opportunity.

Worth buying graded C or better, safest first

ZeroWater 40-Cup Glass Water Filter Dispenser

ZeroWater

40-Cup Glass Water Filter Dispenser

borosilicate glass, plastic pitcher housing, ion-exchange resin cartridge

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern on PFAS, but brand silence on cartridge composition is a missed transparency opportunity.

Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

Culligan ZeroWater Technology 22-Cup Ready Water Filtration Dispenser

ZeroWater

Culligan ZeroWater Technology 22-Cup Ready Water Filtration Dispenser

Plastic housing, activated carbon + ion-exchange resin filter media

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower concern, but verify filter cartridge specs before relying on PFAS claims.

Brand claims PFAS-free (unverified)

LARQ PureVis Pitcher

LARQ

PureVis Pitcher

Borosilicate glass pitcher, activated carbon filter cartridge

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for the pitcher itself; verify filter cartridge sourcing if purchasing replacements.

Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

LARQ Pitcher

LARQ

Pitcher

borosilicate glass pitcher, replaceable activated carbon filter

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower PFAS concern; glass-based pitcher design avoids typical Teflon-family coating coatings, but filter composition unspecified.

Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

Premium Countertop Hot & Cold Water Purifier Rental Service purchase

Aqua Crest

Premium Countertop Hot & Cold Water Purifier Rental Service purchase

RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel/plastic housing

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern; standard water purifier with no known PFAS exposure route, but manufacturer transparency is absent.

Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

Aquatru Classic Countertop Water Filtration Purification System for Pf

Aqua Crest

Aquatru Classic Countertop Water Filtration Purification System for Pf

Reverse osmosis membrane, activated carbon filters, stainless steel housing

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern water filter using standard RO/carbon technology; no PFAS claims, but no red flags either.

Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

LifeStraw Peak Series Gravity Water Filter System

LifeStraw

Peak Series Gravity Water Filter System

Borosilicate glass, stainless steel, activated carbon filter media

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; gravity filters using glass and carbon media avoid obvious Teflon-family coating coatings, but brand provides no explicit disclosure.

Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

APEC Portable Countertop Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System with Case RO-CTOP-C

APEC Water Systems

APEC Portable Countertop Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System with Case RO-CTOP-C

RO membrane, carbon & sediment filters, plastic housing, stainless fittings

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower-concern water filter; RO/carbon filtration is standard, but APEC makes no PFAS disclosure.

Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

ROCT-C1 UV Countertop Reverse Osmosis System

APEC Water Systems

ROCT-C1 UV Countertop Reverse Osmosis System

activated carbon filter media, RO membrane, stainless steel/plastic housing

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for the filter cartridge itself; standard precaution is periodic cartridge replacement and independent water testing.

Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

APEC Water Systems RO-CTOP-PHC Portable Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System

APEC Water Systems

RO-CTOP-PHC Portable Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System

Reverse osmosis membrane, carbon block, plastic housing, stainless steel fittings

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; typical RO system materials pose minimal risk, but no brand transparency on chemical additives.

Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

Waterdrop Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System

Waterdrop

Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System

RO membrane, carbon filters, plastic housing, stainless steel fittings

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern design; RO membranes & carbon filters intrinsically PFAS-resistant, but brand offers no transparency on seals or housing treatment.

Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

Waterdrop Countertop Electric Water Filter

Waterdrop

Countertop Electric Water Filter

Activated carbon filter media, stainless steel/plastic housing

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern; typical filter design unlikely to introduce PFAS, but brand silence on sourcing limits assurance.

Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

Santevia Glass Water Filtration System Countertop Filter for Fluoride & Chlorine Removal | Adds Minerals, Balances pH | Home Water Purifier | Fluorid

Santevia

Glass Water Filtration System Countertop Filter for Fluoride & Chlorine Removal | Adds Minerals, Balances pH | Home Water Purifier | Fluorid

Glass vessel, activated carbon/mineral filter media

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for the glass vessel itself; carbon filters are typically PFAS-safe, but verify filter media sourcing if concerned.

Bare metal or glass, no coating at all

Brita Hub Compact Countertop Water Filtration Device

Brita

Hub Compact Countertop Water Filtration Device

Activated carbon & ion-exchange resin filters; plastic housing

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower PFAS concern than most filters, but Brita hasn't publicly committed to PFAS-free claims.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Brita Hub Countertop Water Filter System

Brita

Hub Countertop Water Filter System

activated carbon filter media, plastic reservoir housing

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower-concern choice for basic filtration, but brand offers no transparency on PFAS in filter media or housing.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Brita UltraMax Filtered Water Dispenser

Brita

UltraMax Filtered Water Dispenser

BPA-free plastic pitcher with activated carbon filter cartridge

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern for typical household use; carbon filters are not a known PFAS vector, but Brita offers no PFAS transparency.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

ZeroWater 32 Cup Ready-Read Water Filtration Dispenser

ZeroWater

32 Cup Ready-Read Water Filtration Dispenser

plastic reservoir, activated carbon filter media

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern water filter; standard carbon-based filtration with no known PFAS indicators, but brand offers no transparency on filter coating details.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

LARQ Pitcher Filter Essential Filter

LARQ

Pitcher Filter Essential Filter

Activated carbon and ion-exchange resin filter media; plastic pitcher housing

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern filter, standard carbon/resin media; LARQ makes no PFAS claims but no red flags identified in published materials.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

PUR XL 44-Cup Water Filter Dispenser with 2 Genuine PUR Filters

PUR

XL 44-Cup Water Filter Dispenser with 2 Genuine PUR Filters

Plastic dispenser housing, activated carbon filter media

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower-concern choice for water filtration; typical carbon filters avoid PFAS-prone chemistries, but PUR makes no public PFAS commitments.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

PUR Plus 30 Cup Dispenser

PUR

Plus 30 Cup Dispenser

activated carbon filter, plastic dispenser housing

A
F
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical carbon-filter dispenser; no known risks but brand makes no disclosure.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Culligan MaxClear Technology Gravity Countertop Water Filter System

Culligan

MaxClear Technology Gravity Countertop Water Filter System

Activated carbon, ion exchange resin, polypropylene housing

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern gravity filter; no known PFAS red flags, but no PFAS testing disclosure either.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Culligan with MaxClear Technology 3 gallon gravity water filter system

Culligan

with MaxClear Technology 3 gallon gravity water filter system

Plastic housing, carbon/ion-exchange filter media

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower-concern choice; typical gravity filter design, but no public PFAS transparency from Culligan.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Culligan Venture Countertop Water Filter System

Culligan

Venture Countertop Water Filter System

Carbon and ion-exchange filter cartridges

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern choice; standard carbon filtration has no known PFAS risk, but Culligan makes no public PFAS commitment.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Culligan MaxClear Gravity Water Filter System

Culligan

MaxClear Gravity Water Filter System

Activated carbon filter cartridge, polypropylene housing

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern gravity filter; no PFAS disclosure, but standard carbon/PP construction carries minimal risk.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Venture 3 Gallon Gravity Countertop System

Culligan

Venture 3 Gallon Gravity Countertop System

Activated carbon and ion-exchange resin filter media; BPA-free plastic housing

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern gravity filter; no known PFAS triggers, but Culligan offers no PFAS transparency.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

AQUA CREST Coffee- Machine Water Filter Replacement for Krups F088 Filter XP5220, XP5240,

Aqua Crest

Coffee- Machine Water Filter Replacement for Krups F088 Filter XP5220, XP5240,

activated carbon and filter media (likely polypropylene or cellulose composite)

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern choice; no PFAS risk signals detected in standard filter cartridge design.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Aquacera Fluoride Plus Countertop Water Filter

Aqua Crest

Aquacera Fluoride Plus Countertop Water Filter

Activated carbon filter media; plastic housing (type unspecified)

A
D
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS5 flags

Likely lower PFAS concern for typical activated-carbon filters, but plastic housing composition unknown, moderate caution.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Countertop Water Filter – 2 Stage Sediment & Carbon Filtration

Aqua Crest

Countertop Water Filter – 2 Stage Sediment & Carbon Filtration

Sediment filter + activated carbon cartridges in plastic housing

A
F
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS5 flags

Lower concern, but brand silence on PFAS limits full confidence.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Aquacera Twin Countertop Fluoride Plus Water Filter System

Aqua Crest

Aquacera Twin Countertop Fluoride Plus Water Filter System

Activated carbon & sediment filter media; plastic housing

A
D
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS5 flags

Lower PFAS risk for water filtration use, but brand silence on materials limits certainty.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Aquacrest KWF2 Replacement Coffee Maker Water Filter for Braun Brita KWF2 Coffee Maker

Aqua Crest

Aquacrest KWF2 Replacement Coffee Maker Water Filter for Braun Brita KWF2 Coffee Maker

Activated carbon filter cartridge

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower-concern option; carbon/ion-exchange filters lack typical PFAS-prone coatings, but brand silence leaves material sourcing unclear.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Counter Top Water Filter

Aqua Crest

Counter Top Water Filter

Activated carbon filter media, plastic housing

A
F
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower concern for typical carbon-based filters, but Aqua Crest provides no PFAS transparency.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

LifeStraw Home 18-Cup Dispenser with Filter

LifeStraw

Home 18-Cup Dispenser with Filter

plastic dispenser body with activated carbon filter cartridge

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern for typical use; carbon filtration is PFAS-safe, but brand offers no transparency on dispenser materials or coatings.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Aquasana Premium Counter Top Water Filter System

Aquasana

Premium Counter Top Water Filter System

Activated carbon and ion-exchange resin filter media; polypropylene housing

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard carbon/resin filters don't require PFAS, but brand silence on the topic is a minor gap.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Aquasana Clean Water Machine Countertop Water Filter System

Aquasana

Clean Water Machine Countertop Water Filter System

Activated carbon and ion-exchange resin filtration media

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for filter cartridges themselves, but no brand transparency on media sourcing.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Aquasana Countertop Water Filter System

Aquasana

Countertop Water Filter System

Activated carbon and ion-exchange resin filter cartridge; plastic housing

A
F
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS5 flags

Lower PFAS concern than many consumer products, but brand transparency on cartridge composition is absent.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Aquasana Clean Water Machine AQ-CWM-P-B

Aquasana

Clean Water Machine AQ-CWM-P-B

activated carbon filter cartridge, polypropylene housing

A
D
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS, but brand transparency on filter media is limited, verify cartridge source before purchase.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Aquasana Under Sink Water Filter

Aquasana

Under Sink Water Filter

Activated carbon filter cartridge, plastic housing

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical under-sink carbon filters, but Aquasana does not disclose PFAS avoidance.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

APEC ROCT-PLUS Countertop Reverse Osmosis System

APEC Water Systems

APEC ROCT-PLUS Countertop Reverse Osmosis System

RO membrane, activated carbon, sediment filters, food-grade plastic housing

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern: standard RO systems use carbon and membrane filters without known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

APEC Water Systems RO-CTOP-PH Alkaline Mineral Portable Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water

APEC Water Systems

RO-CTOP-PH Alkaline Mineral Portable Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water

Reverse osmosis membrane, activated carbon, mineral cartridges, plastic housing

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern choice; standard RO filter without known PFAS risk, but brand offers no transparency.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

APEC Water Systems CT-1000 Countertop Drinking Water System Replacement Filter FI-PB1

APEC Water Systems

CT-1000 Countertop Drinking Water System Replacement Filter FI-PB1

Activated carbon and sediment filter media (FI-PB1 is a standard replacement cartridge)

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower concern, standard carbon/sediment filter cartridge with no known PFAS-bearing materials, but brand offers no explicit assurance.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

APEC Water Systems FILTER-SET-CTOP Countertop Reverse Osmosis Replacement Filter Set

APEC Water Systems

FILTER-SET-CTOP Countertop Reverse Osmosis Replacement Filter Set

Activated carbon and sediment filter media, polypropylene housing

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for this RO filter set, but brand silence on sourcing warrants caution.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Apex Mr-1010 Countertop Drinking Water Filter

APEC Water Systems

Apex Mr-1010 Countertop Drinking Water Filter

Activated carbon filter media, polypropylene housing

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern product, but brand offers no PFAS transparency; standard carbon filters unlikely to leach PFAS into output water.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Waterdrop Master 15-Cup 200-Gallon Filter Lifespan Rechargeable Countertop Water Filter Dispenser

Waterdrop

Master 15-Cup 200-Gallon Filter Lifespan Rechargeable Countertop Water Filter Dispenser

Activated carbon filter; plastic housing and dispenser

A
D
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS5 flags

Lower concern for filter media itself; housing material unclear, no PFAS disclosure from brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Waterdrop Electric Instant Water Filter Dispenser

Waterdrop

Electric Instant Water Filter Dispenser

Plastic housing, activated carbon/ion exchange filter media

A
F
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Moderate PFAS concern, carbon filters lower risk, but plastic housing unverified; seek third-party testing or MADE SAFE cert.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Waterdrop Blue Countertop Electric Water Filter

Waterdrop

Blue Countertop Electric Water Filter

Activated carbon + RO membrane filtration (no Teflon-type coating/Teflon-family coating disclosed)

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower-concern product; no known PFAS-prone materials, but brand silent on PFAS sourcing.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Waterdrop A1 Countertop RO

Waterdrop

A1 Countertop RO

RO membrane (typically cellulose acetate/polyamide), carbon pre-filters, plastic housing

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; typical RO systems use non-PFAS membranes, but verify housing/seals with brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Clear2o CCT2000 Countertop Drinking Water Filter System

Clearly Filtered

Clear2o CCT2000 Countertop Drinking Water Filter System

Activated carbon filter, plastic housing

A
D
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern water filter; carbon and plastic media have no established PFAS risk, but brand makes no disclosure.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Epic Smart Shield

Epic Water Filters

Epic Smart Shield

Activated carbon filter media (typical for water filters)

A
F
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS5 flags

Skip, no public PFAS disclosure from a brand selling water filtration; trust gap is material.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Innovica Epic 3 Copper Alkaline Countertop Water Filtration White/blue

Epic Water Filters

Innovica Epic 3 Copper Alkaline Countertop Water Filtration White/blue

Activated carbon filter media; plastic housing

A
F
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS5 flags

Lower-concern product, but lack of transparency on filter composition warrants caution.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

RKIN AlcaPure Countertop Water Purifier

Epic Water Filters

RKIN AlcaPure Countertop Water Purifier

Activated carbon & ion exchange resin filter media; plastic/polymer housing (unspecified resin type)

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower concern for the filter media itself, but housing materials unspecified, request PFAS transparency.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Epic Smart Shield Replacement Filter

Epic Water Filters

Epic Smart Shield Replacement Filter

Activated carbon and ion-exchange resin filter media

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern; standard carbon filter with no known PFAS-prone materials, but brand makes no PFAS disclosure.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

APEC ROCT-PLUS Countertop Reverse Osmosis System

Epic Water Filters

APEC ROCT-PLUS Countertop Reverse Osmosis System

RO membrane, activated carbon filter, plastic housing

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern for typical reverse osmosis filtration; no red flags, but brand offers no PFAS transparency.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Santevia Fluoride Filter

Santevia

Fluoride Filter

Activated carbon, ceramic, ion-exchange resin

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for standard water filters, but brand offers no transparency on contaminant removal or materials.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Santevia Countertop Gravity Water System with Fluoride Filter

Santevia

Countertop Gravity Water System with Fluoride Filter

Gravity filter system with ceramic/carbon filter media; no Teflon-type coating or Teflon-family coating disclosed

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower PFAS concern likely, but Santevia makes no public commitment; verify filter media composition independently.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Santevia 5-Stage Alkaline Replacement Filter

Santevia

5-Stage Alkaline Replacement Filter

activated carbon, mineral media, ion exchange resin

A
D
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS5 flags

Lower concern for typical use, but brand silence on PFAS absent.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Seychelle Water Filter Pitcher Plus

Seychelle

Water Filter Pitcher Plus

Activated carbon filter; polypropylene pitcher housing

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS, but brand makes no public commitment, verify filter media sourcing if concerned.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Seychelle Radiological Water Filter Pitcher

Seychelle

Radiological Water Filter Pitcher

Activated carbon and ion-exchange resin filter media; pitcher housing material undisclosed

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower concern for filter media itself, but pitcher construction lacks transparency, moderate caution warranted.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Seychelle pH2O Alkaline Water Filter Pitcher

Seychelle

pH2O Alkaline Water Filter Pitcher

Polypropylene pitcher body, proprietary alkaline filter cartridge (carbon/mineral blend)

A
F
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS5 flags

Lower-concern pitcher design, but filter cartridge composition not transparently disclosed, verify replacement cartridge PFAS status before committing.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Seychelle Gen 2 Dual Filter Water Pitcher

Seychelle

Gen 2 Dual Filter Water Pitcher

Activated carbon and ion-exchange resin filter media; BPA-free plastic pitcher housing

A
D
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern, standard carbon pitcher with no known PFAS issues, but brand offers no explicit disclosure.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Seychelle Water Filtration Family Water Pitcher & Alkaline Filter White | 1 | Alkaline Ionizer | Seychelles

Seychelle

Water Filtration Family Water Pitcher & Alkaline Filter White | 1 | Alkaline Ionizer | Seychelles

plastic pitcher with alkaline-ionizer cartridge (filter media type unspecified)

A
F
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS5 flags

Insufficient transparency; water-filter pitchers with unspecified cartridge construction warrant caution.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Seychelle Radiological Pitcher Replacement Water Filter

Seychelle

Radiological Pitcher Replacement Water Filter

Activated carbon filter media

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern water filter choice; activated carbon is PFAS-absorbing, though brand offers no public PFAS stance.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Rorra Countertop System

Paragon Water

Rorra Countertop System

Carbon and ion-exchange filter media

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern for typical countertop water filter, no PFAS flags identified.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

PW90 CT Countertop Touchless Office Water Purifier

Paragon Water

PW90 CT Countertop Touchless Office Water Purifier

Activated carbon and RO membrane filtration media

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Water filter using activated carbon and RO; lower concern for PFAS.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Countertop Drinking Water Filter - Fresh, Clean Water!

Paragon Water

Countertop Drinking Water Filter - Fresh, Clean Water!

Activated carbon and ion exchange resin filters

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard filter media rarely contains PFAS.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

5-Stage Countertop Water Filter in Clear Clear / 4

Paragon Water

5-Stage Countertop Water Filter in Clear Clear / 4

activated carbon filter cartridges, plastic housing

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Likely lower concern; standard carbon filters.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Crystal Quest SMART Countertop Water Filter System

Paragon Water

Crystal Quest SMART Countertop Water Filter System

Activated carbon and ion-exchange resin filters

A
D
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Countertop filter unlikely to contain PFAS; no claims made by brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Countertop 5 Stage Water Filter System For Clean Water

Paragon Water

Countertop 5 Stage Water Filter System For Clean Water

Activated carbon, sediment filters, ion exchange resin

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower concern; filtration media typically PFAS-free, but brand transparency lacking.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

5 Micron Activated Carbon Block Countertop Water Filtration System

Paragon Water

5 Micron Activated Carbon Block Countertop Water Filtration System

activated carbon block filter

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower PFAS concern, but no public disclosure from brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Countertop Five Stage Water Filter - Easy Setup

Paragon Water

Countertop Five Stage Water Filter - Easy Setup

Multi-stage carbon and mechanical filters, plastic housing

A
F
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS5 flags

Typical water filter, no PFAS disclosure available from brand.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Countertop Water Filter

Westinghouse

Countertop Water Filter

Activated carbon and ion-exchange resin filter media

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower concern. Standard carbon filters rarely contain PFAS, but ask Westinghouse directly.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Filters Fast FF-CTRO Countertop Reverse Osmosis System Dispenser with Instant Hot Water

Filters Fast

FF-CTRO Countertop Reverse Osmosis System Dispenser with Instant Hot Water

RO membrane, activated carbon filter media, stainless steel/plastic housing

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical RO/carbon filter system design.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Waterdrop Countertop Water Filter

Filters Fast

Waterdrop Countertop Water Filter

Activated carbon and ion exchange resin filter cartridges

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Countertop filters typically use lower-concern carbon.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

QMP603-C Countertop Water Filter System (Chrome)

Filters Fast

QMP603-C Countertop Water Filter System (Chrome)

Activated carbon filter cartridge, chrome housing

A
D
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern; standard filter cartridge design typical for category.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Hydrofast C100 Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System

Filters Fast

Hydrofast C100 Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System

Reverse osmosis membrane, activated carbon, plastic housing

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS risk. RO membranes and carbon are inherently safe.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

QMP QMP603 Countertop Water Filter System (White)

Filters Fast

QMP QMP603 Countertop Water Filter System (White)

Activated carbon filter media, plastic housing

A
D
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS5 flags

Lower concern. Activated carbon filters are inherently PFAS-free.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

iSpring Counter-top Drinking Water Filter CKC1

Filters Fast

iSpring Counter-top Drinking Water Filter CKC1

Activated carbon and polypropylene housing

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS risk, but brand transparency is minimal.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Dreo Countertop RO Filtration Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System

Filters Fast

Dreo Countertop RO Filtration Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System

RO membrane, carbon filters, plastic housing

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern; RO systems typically use PFAS-free filter materials.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

LifeStraw Home Water Filter Dispenser

Filters Fast

LifeStraw Home Water Filter Dispenser

Activated carbon filter cartridges, plastic housing

A
F
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower concern water filter, but brand provides no PFAS transparency.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Brondell H2O+ Coral UC300 Three-Stage Undercounter Water Filtration System

Brondell

H2O+ Coral UC300 Three-Stage Undercounter Water Filtration System

Activated carbon, ion exchange resin, sediment filter media

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower concern; water filters typically use carbon/resin, not PFAS carriers.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Brondell Capella Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System RC250

Brondell

Capella Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System RC250

RO membrane, carbon pre-filters, plastic housing

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern. RO filters inherently unlikely to leach PFAS into output water.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Brookstone Brondell Circle Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System RC100

Brondell

Brookstone Brondell Circle Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System RC100

Carbon block and sediment filter media, plastic housing

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Reverse osmosis filters inherently lower PFAS concern; no disclosure found.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Brondell Cypress Nanotrap Filter HF-32

Brondell

Cypress Nanotrap Filter HF-32

Activated carbon and fiber filtration media

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower concern. No PFAS disclosure found; carbon filters typically lower risk.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Brondell Cypress Carbon Block Filter HF-33

Brondell

Cypress Carbon Block Filter HF-33

activated carbon block

A
D
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern. Carbon block filters are unlikely PFAS sources.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

LG 200 Gallon Capacity Water Filter ADQ73613403 at ABT

LG

200 Gallon Capacity Water Filter ADQ73613403 at ABT

Activated carbon and resin filter cartridge

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower concern. Standard carbon filters rarely use PFAS intentionally.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Lg Lt700p Water Filter - White

LG

Lt700p Water Filter - White

Activated carbon and ion-exchange resin filter media

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical RO/carbon filter design.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Double Countertop Water Filter For High Sediment 1 Micron Replacement Set KDF & Sediment Filter

LG

Double Countertop Water Filter For High Sediment 1 Micron Replacement Set KDF & Sediment Filter

KDF media, sediment filter cartridge

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern product; no known PFAS use in standard filter media.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Lg Appliances Adq74813401 Water Filter - Filters Screens & Driers

LG

Appliances Adq74813401 Water Filter - Filters Screens & Driers

Activated carbon and polypropylene filter media

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern water filter, but LG provides no PFAS transparency.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

RKIN AlcaPure Countertop Water Purifier

LG

RKIN AlcaPure Countertop Water Purifier

Activated carbon and ion-exchange resin filters

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard filter materials rarely use fluorochemicals.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

LG Replacement Refrigerator Water Filter

LG

Replacement Refrigerator Water Filter

Carbon/activated carbon filter media

A
D
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern; typical carbon filter design unlikely to contain PFAS.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

LG Filter Assembly,Water ADQ75213402

LG

Filter Assembly,Water ADQ75213402

Activated carbon and filtration media

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Water filter with carbon media, lower concern, no PFAS risk apparent.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Compatible LG Water Filter Composition

LG

Compatible LG Water Filter Composition

activated carbon or ion exchange resin media

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower concern. Carbon and resin filters are inherently PFAS-free materials.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Countertop Ultra Drinking Water Filter for VOCs Cysts Pesticides Herbicides Chlorine Taste & Odor - White

Delta Faucet

Countertop Ultra Drinking Water Filter for VOCs Cysts Pesticides Herbicides Chlorine Taste & Odor - White

Activated carbon filter media, plastic housing

A
F
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower concern product. No PFAS disclosure available.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

IFilters Countertop Ultra Drinking Water Filter

Delta Faucet

IFilters Countertop Ultra Drinking Water Filter

Activated carbon filter cartridge, plastic housing

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern; activated carbon filters typically lack PFAS inputs.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Delta Traditional Beverage Faucet

Delta Faucet

Delta Traditional Beverage Faucet

brass, stainless steel, rubber seals

A
D
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Traditional faucet with lower PFAS concern, but no public testing.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Delta Contemporary Round

Delta Faucet

Delta Contemporary Round

Carbon/ceramic filter media, brass/stainless valve components

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern faucet filter.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Delta Transitional Beverage Faucet

Delta Faucet

Delta Transitional Beverage Faucet

brass, stainless steel, ceramic cartridge, carbon/RO filter media

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern. Standard faucet and filter materials pose minimal PFAS risk.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

DELTA Clarifi Tankless Under Sink 6-Stage Reverse Osmosis System

Delta Faucet

DELTA Clarifi Tankless Under Sink 6-Stage Reverse Osmosis System

Carbon block and RO membrane filters

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern. Reverse osmosis filters typically contain no intentional PFAS.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Everpure Cts-h54 Counter Top Drinking Water Filter System Ev9314-30 In

Everpure

Cts-h54 Counter Top Drinking Water Filter System Ev9314-30 In

Activated carbon and ion exchange media filtration

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern. Carbon-based filters not typical PFAS sources.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Everpure QL2-OCS2 Coffee Filtration System EV927560

Everpure

QL2-OCS2 Coffee Filtration System EV927560

Activated carbon and ion exchange resin filter media

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern water filter.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Everpure EF-1500 Stainless Steel Drinking Water Filtration System

Everpure

EF-1500 Stainless Steel Drinking Water Filtration System

Stainless steel housing with activated carbon cartridge

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Carbon filter systems carry lower PFAS concern.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Everpure HQS-WF Water Filtration System EV930090

Everpure

HQS-WF Water Filtration System EV930090

activated carbon and ion exchange resin filter media

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern. Carbon and resin filters rarely use PFAS.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Everpure Pentair QL2-OW200L Drinking Water System

Everpure

Pentair QL2-OW200L Drinking Water System

Activated carbon and ion exchange resin filter media

A
D
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower concern, typical carbon filtration without known PFAS sources.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Everpure QL2-OCS Coffee Water Filtration System EV9275-60

Everpure

QL2-OCS Coffee Water Filtration System EV9275-60

Coconut shell and carbon filter media

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern. Water filtration cartridges use carbon, not PFAS-coated materials.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Everpure EF-6000 Full Flow Drinking Water System

Everpure

EF-6000 Full Flow Drinking Water System

Activated carbon filter media, plastic housing

A
D
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Lower concern; activated carbon filters rarely contain PFAS, but brand offers no disclosure.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Everpure H-54 Drinking Water Filter System EV9252-67

Everpure

H-54 Drinking Water Filter System EV9252-67

Activated carbon filter media

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern. Carbon filters typically PFAS-free, but no brand disclosure.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Pentair Rocean Water Filter System

Pentair

Rocean Water Filter System

Activated carbon and mechanical filter media

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Water filter system with lower PFAS concern.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

AquaTru AT100 Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Purifier with pitcher

Pentair

AquaTru AT100 Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Purifier with pitcher

RO membrane, carbon filters, food-grade plastics, stainless steel

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

RO filters inherently lower PFAS concern.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Premium Countertop Hot & Cold Water Purifier Rental Service purchase

Pentair

Premium Countertop Hot & Cold Water Purifier Rental Service purchase

Carbon and ion exchange resin filters

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

No known PFAS risk, but Pentair discloses nothing about it.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Pentair Rocean Counter-top Water Filtration System With Reservoir &

Pentair

Rocean Counter-top Water Filtration System With Reservoir &

Activated carbon and ion exchange resin filter media, plastic reservoir

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern; water filters typically use carbon, not PFAS.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Rorra Countertop System

Pentair

Rorra Countertop System

Carbon/activated carbon filter media with housing

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS4 flags

Water filter with standard carbon media, lower PFAS concern for filtration.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Countertop Ice Water Purifier

Pentair

Countertop Ice Water Purifier

Carbon and RO filter media, stainless steel housing

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; filters don't require Teflon-family coating.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Pentair Rocean Reservoir Replacement Filter Cartridge

Pentair

Rocean Reservoir Replacement Filter Cartridge

Pleated filter media, likely polyester or cellulose blend

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern. Standard filter media rarely contains PFAS, but confirm material spec.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Pentair QTPTCR10-1 Filtration System

Pentair

QTPTCR10-1 Filtration System

Activated carbon and sediment filter media

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern. Carbon/sediment filters unlikely to contain PFAS.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Delta Reverse Osmosis Contemporary Faucet DWQ4001002-SS

Delta Faucet

Delta Reverse Osmosis Contemporary Faucet DWQ4001002-SS

Stainless steel faucet body with RO membrane and carbon filtration

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern. RO/carbon filters and stainless steel typically avoid PFAS.

Stain-resistant finish

Delta Dwq4001002-ss Clarifi Reverse Osmosis Faucet + Remineralization

Delta Faucet

Delta Dwq4001002-ss Clarifi Reverse Osmosis Faucet + Remineralization

Stainless steel faucet body, carbon/RO filter cartridges

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern. Stainless steel and carbon filters typically PFAS-free.

Stain-resistant finish

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