AquaTru · Countertop reverse osmosis
AquaTru Carafe: what it removes and what it costs
Model: Carafe (AT100)
The AquaTru Carafe is certified (NSF/ANSI 58, NSF/ANSI 53, NSF/ANSI 42 and NSF/ANSI 401) to reduce PFAS (PFOA/PFOS), lead, chlorine, chloramine, fluoride and arsenic and 7 more of the contaminants we track.
13
certified reductions we track
—
filters per gallon at rated life
Price checked 2026-10-23. We may earn a commission.
What the AquaTru Carafe removes
"Certified" means a certifier (NSF, WQA, IAPMO or CSA) lists this exact product for that reduction claim; the listing is linked. "Brand test only" means AquaTru cites a lab report but no certifier lists the claim. See certified vs. tested.
| Contaminant | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| PFAS | Certified | IAPMO R&T listing, NSF/ANSI 53 ("PFOA/PFOS") |
| Lead | Certified | IAPMO R&T listing, NSF/ANSI 58 ("Lead") |
| Chlorine | Certified | IAPMO R&T listing, NSF/ANSI 42 ("Chlorine") |
| Chloramine | Certified | IAPMO R&T listing, NSF/ANSI 42 ("Chloramine") |
| Fluoride | Certified | IAPMO R&T listing, NSF/ANSI 58 ("Fluoride") |
| Arsenic | Certified | IAPMO R&T listing, NSF/ANSI 58 ("Arsenic") |
| Nitrate | Certified | IAPMO R&T listing, NSF/ANSI 58 ("Nitrate/Nitrite") |
| Chromium 6 | Certified | IAPMO R&T listing, NSF/ANSI 58 ("Hexavalent Chromium") |
| Microplastics | Certified | IAPMO R&T listing, NSF/ANSI 401 ("Microplastics") |
| Cysts | Certified | IAPMO R&T listing, NSF/ANSI 58 ("Cyst") |
| VOCs | Certified | IAPMO R&T listing, NSF/ANSI 53 ("VOC") |
| TDS | Certified | IAPMO R&T listing, NSF/ANSI 58 ("TDS") |
| Copper | Certified | IAPMO R&T listing, NSF/ANSI 58 ("Copper") |
Not verified, either way (no certification or brand claim): Mercury, Bacteria and viruses, Iron, Uranium, 1,4-dioxane.
What it costs to run
Yearly cost = replacements per year × filter price, for each filter it uses; a filter is replaced at its gallon rating or its month limit, whichever comes first, plus the water sent to the drain at an average water and sewer price. Water use: drinking and cooking water (0.28 gallons per person a day, EPA's average adult intake).
| Household | Gallons a year | Filters a year | Drain water | Total a year | Per gallon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | 102 | — | 60 gal ($1) | — | — |
| 2 people | 204 | — | 120 gal ($3) | — | — |
| 4 people | 409 | — | 240 gal ($5) | — | — |
Rated production is 35 gallons a day; 2 people need about 0.56 — well within it. Colder water and lower pressure reduce actual output.
Replacement filters
| Filter | Rated life (gallons) | Rated life (months) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10AT100SF01 Pre/Carbon filter | 300 Source note | 6 Source note | $29.95 Source note |
| 10AT100RF01 Reverse Osmosis filter | 600 Source note | 24 Source note | $59.95 Source note |
| 10AT100VF01 VOC filter | 300 Source note | 12 Source note | — Source noteSingle price not retrieved |
Specs
- Type
- Countertop reverse osmosis
- Price
- $375
Source note
VOC filter variant; Mineral Boost $395, Carafe Smart $425/$445. No sale shown aquatruwater.com
- Installation
- None
- Rated production
- 35 gallons per day
Source note
- Pure to drain
- 1.7:1 est.
Source note
Derived from PDS efficiency 63% cdn.shopify.com
- Flow rate
- 0.0317 gal/min
Source note
From IAPMO NSF/ANSI 53 listing myplc.iapmo.org
- Needs power
- Yes
- Remineralization
- No
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Common questions
What does the AquaTru Carafe remove?
The AquaTru Carafe is certified (NSF/ANSI 58, NSF/ANSI 53, NSF/ANSI 42 and NSF/ANSI 401) to reduce PFAS (PFOA/PFOS), lead, chlorine, chloramine, fluoride and arsenic and 7 more of the contaminants we track.
Does the AquaTru Carafe remove PFAS?
Yes. It is certified for PFOA/PFOS reduction under NSF/ANSI 53 (IAPMO R&T listing).
Data checked 2026-10-23. 102 filters tracked.