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Best filters

Best water filters, by type

The right type depends on what's in your water and where you want to treat it. Each guide ranks certified models by contaminant coverage and true cost per gallon — no paid placement.

Not sure which type you need? Compare all six side by side and find yours in 3 questions.
Which filter is right for me? →
UNDER-SINK
Best cost per gallon, most contaminants covered
145 certified →
REVERSE OSMOSIS
The only option that removes fluoride & arsenic
102 certified →
PITCHER
Cheapest to buy — check the certification
168 certified →
FAUCET-MOUNT
Cheap, easy, several certified for lead
46 certified →
REFRIGERATOR
Convenient — but pricey per gallon
188 certified →
WHOLE-HOUSE
Every tap: chlorine, sediment, taste
69 certified →
GRAVITY
No plumbing, lowest cost/gal
4 certified →