Of the six (6) best consumer reviews for under sink water filter systems identified here, three (3) of them were from the Waterdrop company. I have included a product review for each as well as a comparison table at the end.
17UA 3 Years Under Sink Water Filter System
Consumer Rating: #1
Price: ~ $100 US
Owner: Waterdrop
Certification: NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53, 58, 372 and 401
Filtration Method: Activated carbon made from natural coconut shells.
Filter Capacity: 24000 Gallons
Filter Cost: ~ $42.00 US
Options: Direct connect to the faucet or with a dedicated faucet
Warranty: 30-day return policy
Other: BPA-free materials used, 8000 and 16000-gallon capacity filters
Description: This product was the top-rated product as determined by the Consumers. The Waterdrop Filter adopts an advanced five-stage filtration method to effectively reduce chlorine, taste and odor, sediment, rust, and other heavy metals and improve the taste of water in the process. It effectively enhances the potable water from your faucet to bottled water quality saving you hundreds of dollars annually.
Pros: Simple installation, long-lasting filters, inexpensive in comparison to other systems
Cons: Intended for potable water (i.e. not well water), does not remove fluoride, bacteria, and pesticides if present.
TSA-10 3-Stage Under Sink Water Filter System
Consumer Rating: #2
Price: ~ $135 US
Owner: Waterdrop
Certification: NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53, 58, 372 and 401
Filtration Method: Multi-Stage Filtering with 3 Filters; 1st Stage = KDF, 2nd Stage = GAC, 3rd Stage = CTO
Filter Capacity: 1st Stage = 6 Months, 2nd Stage = 8-12 Months, 3rd Stage = 12-18 Months
Filter Cost: ~ $77.00 US for all three
Options: None
Warranty: 30-day return policy
Other: BPA-free materials used
Description: This product was number 2 of the top 6 rated products as determined by the Consumers. This direct-to-faucet connect system has an 8-stage water filtration system that can effectively reduce over 100 harmful substances including silt, rust, heavy metals, chlorine, fluoride, and equivalent. It effectively enhances the water from your faucet to bottled water quality saving you hundreds of dollars annually.
Pros: Simple installation, Fluoride reduction (97%)
Cons: Does not remove bacteria, and pesticides if present. Difficult to find a CT filter replacement (Mar 2023)
15UB-UF 0.01 mu-m Ultra Filtration Under Sink Water Filter System for Bacteria Reduction
Consumer Rating: #5
Price: ~ $85 US
Owner: Waterdrop
Certification: NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53, 58, 372 and 401
Filtration Method: Ultra-Filtration Membrane Technology
Filter Capacity: 16000 Gallons
Filter Cost: ~ $37.00 US
Options: Direct connect to the faucet or with a dedicated faucet
Warranty: 30-day return policy
Other: BPA-free materials used, 8000 and 24000-gallon capacity filters
Description: This product was number 5 of the top 6 rated products as determined by the Consumers. The Waterdrop Filter employs an advanced UF membrane, which reduces bacteria, microorganisms, and any contaminants larger than 0.01 μm. It effectively enhances the potable water from your faucet to bottled water quality saving you hundreds of dollars annually.
Pros: Simple installation, long-lasting filters, inexpensive in comparison to other systems, Bacteria, and Pesticide Reduction
Cons: Intended for potable water (i.e. not well water), does not remove fluoride
Top Waterdrop Under Sink Water Filter System Product Comparison
| Model | Waterdrop 17UA | Waterdrop TSA-10 3-Stage | Waterdrop 15UB-UF 0.01 mu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filter | Activated carbon made from natural coconut shells | 3 Filters; 1st Stage = KDF, 2nd Stage = GAC, 3rd Stage = CTO | Ultra-Filtration Membrane Technology |
| Filter Capacity | 24000 Gallons | 1st Stage = 6 Months, 2nd Stage = 8-12 Months, 3rd Stage = 12-18 Months | 16000 Gallons |
| Flow Rate | 0.75 GPM | 0.75 GPM | 0.75 GPM |
| Chlorine removal | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lead removal | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fluoride removal | No | Yes | Yes |
| Sediment removal | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Heavy Metals removal | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bacteria/Cysts removal | No | No | Yes |
| Contaminants > 0.01 uM removal | No | No | Yes |
Conclusion
Three (3) of Waterdrop’s under sink water filter systems were in the top 6 rated products as determined by the Consumer. You can find more about this here. Also, a side-by-side comparison of these 6 products can be found here. They each have their unique features and if you are interested, I hope you find the one that best fits your needs.
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