Aquasana HealthShield whole-house vs SpringWell Lead & Cyst Removal System
Only the Aquasana HealthShield whole-house is certified to reduce VOCs. Only the SpringWell Lead & Cyst Removal System is certified to reduce lead and cysts. Verdict: the SpringWell Lead & Cyst Removal System for broader certified protection (3 vs 2 of the contaminants we track). Replacement filters and water for 2 people cost about $2,045 a year on the Aquasana HealthShield whole-house and $458 on the SpringWell Lead & Cyst Removal System; they cost $4,198 and $3,220 to buy.
| Aquasana HealthShield whole-house | SpringWell Lead & Cyst Removal System | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Whole-house | Whole-house |
| Price | $4,198 | $3,220 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | $2,045 | $458 |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | — | 0.5¢ |
| Gallons per day | — | — |
| Pure to drain | — | — |
| Installation | plumber | plumber |
| PFAS | Certified | Certified |
| Lead | — | Certified |
| Chlorine | Brand test only | Brand test only |
| Chloramine | Brand test only | Brand test only |
| Cysts | — | Certified |
| VOCs | Certified | Brand test only |