Water Filter Guru

Water Filter Guru

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I Use Quantitative Data, Original Research, & Expert Insight to Test Water Filters Brian Campbell is a WQA Certified Water Specialist (CWS) and Certified Water Treatment Representative (CWR) bringing you weekly water filter and treatment product reviews, how-to guides, and water quality information.

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We used independent Tap Score lab testing and compared contaminants against stricter health guideline levels. We also tested chlorine, timed filtration, and evaluated the system through daily use. Full Video: https://youtu.be/KKyCJtbx9DI?si=Pui2pEO9n2NES1R3

Rorra is one of the closest to a plastic-free gravity filter we’ve seen. Almost everything is stainless steel, with only a few plastic and silicone components in the filter and seals. Full Video: https://youtu.be/KKyCJtbx9DI?si=Pui2pEO9n2NES1R3

The Rorra combines a medical-grade stainless steel build with 3 GPH filtration and a handy indicator light for filter life and water level. Setup is also simple—just flush and discard. Full Video: https://youtu.be/KKyCJtbx9DI?si=Pui2pEO9n2NES1R3

The AquaTru Gen 2 makes installation surprisingly simple. Color-coded tubing, push-to-connect fittings, twist-in filters, and a built-in leak detector make setup and maintenance much easier. Full Video: https://youtu.be/2CnSsCBelJ0?si=wMq4U1yMAPnerVxQ

After calculating the cost and rated capacity of each filter, this RO system comes out to about 14–18¢ per gallon, depending on the VOC filter. Full Video: https://youtu.be/2CnSsCBelJ0?si=wMq4U1yMAPnerVxQ

Third-party certification means a water filter has been independently tested against defined standards using controlled challenge water. It’s a much more rigorous process than a single lab test. Full Video: https://youtu.be/2CnSsCBelJ0?si=wMq4U1yMAPnerVxQ

The Aquatru Under Sink is certified to NSF/ANSI 42, 53, 58, and 401—covering everything from chlorine and PFAS to RO performance and emerging contaminants. Full Video: https://youtu.be/2CnSsCBelJ0?si=wMq4U1yMAPnerVxQ

We put AquaTru through detailed testing, measuring flow rate, efficiency, TDS creep, and noise levels to see how it performs in real use. Full Video: https://youtu.be/2CnSsCBelJ0?si=wMq4U1yMAPnerVxQ

Four contaminants were above the health guideline level before filtration. After AquaTru, every one dropped below the reporting limit, while most other contaminants were reduced too. Full Video: https://youtu.be/2CnSsCBelJ0?si=wMq4U1yMAPnerVxQ

AquaTru has certification coverage for all 84 contaminants it claims to reduce — from lead and fluoride to PFAS, VOCs, microplastics, and more. Full Video: https://youtu.be/2CnSsCBelJ0?si=wMq4U1yMAPnerVxQ

AquaTru’s certifications cover all 84 contaminants the system claims to reduce, including lead, fluoride, arsenic, nitrate, PFAS, VOCs, microplastics, and chlorine. That’s impressive certification coverage. Full Video: https://youtu.be/2CnSsCBelJ0?si=wMq4U1yMAPnerVxQ

After testing and scoring the AquaTru Under-Sink Gen 2, it earned an 8.8/10. Strong certifications, low TDS, consistent output, and no electricity make it a strong option for the right buyer. Full Video: https://youtu.be/2CnSsCBelJ0?si=wMq4U1yMAPnerVxQ

The AquaTru Under-Sink RO measured 15 PPM on the first draw and 13 PPM on the second—a difference of just 2 PPM. That’s the lowest first-draw TDS I’ve recorded from any RO system. Full Video: https://youtu.be/2CnSsCBelJ0?si=wMq4U1yMAPnerVxQ

Our baseline lab sample detected more than a dozen contaminants, including fluoride, uranium, nitrate, copper, and two disinfection byproducts: bromoform and dibromochloromethane. Full Video: https://youtu.be/2CnSsCBelJ0?si=wMq4U1yMAPnerVxQ

The AquaTru Under Sink Gen 2 delivered the best TDS reduction I’ve seen from an RO system—but it has one important weakness to know before buying. Here’s how its 4-stage filtration and 1.7-gallon storage tank work. Full Video: https://youtu.be/2CnSsCBelJ0?si=wMq4U1yMAPnerVxQ

One of the biggest things I liked about the AquaTru Under Sink? Its contaminant reduction. It eliminated every health-related contaminant above the HGL and greatly reduced almost everything else. Full Video: https://youtu.be/2CnSsCBelJ0?si=wMq4U1yMAPnerVxQ

This RO system is IAPMO certified for all 84 contaminants it claims to reduce across 4 NSF/ANSI standards. Even more impressive? Just 2 PPM of TDS creep between draws. Full Video: https://youtu.be/2CnSsCBelJ0?si=wMq4U1yMAPnerVxQ

If you want to filter your water without the hassle of a difficult installation, comparing AquaTru vs Rorra makes sense as these are two no-fuss countertop systems that are worth consideration. https://waterfilterguru.com/aquatru-vs-rorra/

With a mostly metal body and a focus on chlorine reduction, the Hammerhead looks like a step up from basic shower filters. But how does it perform? Full Video: https://youtu.be/jDGUkH9LVUU?si=hUXgKgTAdrPtQ7PK