Rankings
Best water filters for…
7 rankings by fixed, published rules: certified for the contaminant (or of the right type), then ranked by first-year cost for a household. PFAS: A. O. Smith AO-US-200 2-Stage Under Sink; Lead: Brita Denali 6-cup pitcher (Elite filter); Chloramine: Brita Hub countertop filter.
29 qualify
Best water filters for PFAS
Lowest first-year cost: A. O. Smith AO-US-200 2-Stage Under Sink ($308)
39 qualify
Best water filters for lead
Lowest first-year cost: Brita Denali 6-cup pitcher (Elite filter) ($76)
19 qualify
Best water filters for chloramine
Lowest first-year cost: Brita Hub countertop filter ($255)
28 qualify
Best reverse osmosis systems
Lowest first-year cost: APEC ROES-50 ($331)
22 qualify
Best water filter pitchers
Lowest first-year cost: Brita Denali 6-cup pitcher (Original filter) ($71)
17 qualify
Best whole-house water filters
Lowest first-year cost: iSpring WGB21B 2-stage whole-house ($299)
40 qualify
Best water filters for renters (no plumbing)
Lowest first-year cost: Brita Denali 6-cup pitcher (Original filter) ($71)