AquaTru Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Review - Should You Buy?!
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Alexa reviews the AquaTru countertop reverse osmosis water filter system. It’s among the most effective RO systems on the market right now. But is it also worth its price tag?
Table of Contents
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - General Info
00:43 - Contaminant Removal & Pros
03:25 - Cons
04:16 - Installation
06:01 - Filter Priming
08:22 - First use & Maintenance
10:41 - Hands-On Experience & Verdict
15:33 - Outro
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In our opinion, the AquaTru is the best reverse osmosis system in 2023. That’s because it’s NSF-certified (lab-tested) to remove more water contaminants than any other RO system currently on the market. It provides the purest water for drinking and cooking.
Who Should Buy the AquaTru?
The AquaTru is best for people who face severe water contamination and want to make sure that their drinking water is as clean and healthy as possible.
AquaTru Water Filter Main Pros:
-Tested and certified against NSF standards 42, 53, 58, 401, and P473 to reduce or remove potentially harmful contaminants from water making it safe to drink (97.0% chlorine, 96.0% chloramine, 99.1% lead, 97.2% chromium-6, 98.0 % arsenic, up to 99% of pesticides, herbicides, and pharmaceuticals, 99.0% BPA, up to 99% of VOCs, 93.5% fluoride, 89.9% nitrate and nitrite, 97.5% perfluorinated chemicals).
-Easy to set up (no plumbing), use, and maintain
-Fast and quiet filtration
-Wastewater reduced to a minimum
-Free from BPA and BPS
AquaTru Water Filter Main Cons:
-Quite pricey
-Not ideal for places lacking countertop space
-Quite heavy
-Purified water tastes a little ‘flat’ if not remineralized
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Our Testing & Lab Testing
The product or products covered in this video were tested under real-life conditions and on our specific water supply. As such, lab-testing was limited to those contaminants present in our water supply and at their respective concentrations. A product may perform differently when used on a different water supply. Furthermore, lab testing for water contaminant levels is subject to variabilities and inaccuracies. Our test results may not represent the product’s performance in other areas or under different conditions.
100% reduction means a contaminant could not be detected above the minimum detection level.
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Promo code doesn't work anymore (?)
They also sell an undersink system.
It's working right now. @@andreahoopes232
Promo code doesn’t work
I just tried and it worked for both AquaTru units.
its 100% worth it, the water tastes amazing, the results speak for themselves and you end up saving so much money on bottled water, plus with the shortages and inflation, you can avoid those issues. The replacement filters are not expensive either.
Are you sure that once the water is filtered it tastes better then the regular tap water 💧?
Do you keep your carafe in the refrigerator when not filtering water. I purchased the remineralization filter, and it says to wrap it in plastic to keep it fresh. I just keep a carafe of the filtered water I the refrigerator. Is this ok?
Just curious but have you checked out the ph of the water before and after?
These reviews are great! Thank you
Hey, thanks this is a good demonstration of how easy this unit is to operate. I’m getting me one.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this excellent information! 👍
From your review I give it a 5 out of 5. If you have your husband to get you a platform to sit your Aquatru on you'lll be able to get your mason jar underneath. As for the difficulty, seems that you suffered thru the difficulties for me and now I know just how to set it up and everything. I do appreciate your review thanks!
I guess "big" is relative. For a countertop RO unit it's quite compact! Additionally, for $29 I bought the locking slide tray. This is perfect for easily moving the unit to the counters edge, allowing me to easily fill tall containers. I give Aquatru countertop a 4.5 / 5.
Awesome review, thank you!
Great video. I found this more useful than the directions. Thank you.
I have the same unit and I love it.
How long have you had it for?
excellent and fair review
Hi,The Classic, Alkaline AquaTru for 20 USD more adds in what Minerals you want. Its the one I bought. Its listed for sale on the site... Thanks for the review. I give it a 4.5 out of 5. I just bought the RKIN U1 to test out.
Do you still use it? And how is it
@@gianni3774 excellent.
This looks like the best option for my tiny apartment kitchen. Yes, it will take up counter space I wish it didn't. However, my landlord told me that if I install an under sink RO filter and it ever leaks, I'm responsible for replacement of all damaged areas--material AND labor. Yikes!
Thanks much for a thorough review with pros and cons. I'm concerned with high 250-350 ppm TDS in So Cal. Would be really good to use a TDS conductivity meter for the purpose of demo its RO effectivity.
Please don't think of TDS as a way of measuring water contamination. TDS includes all dissolved solids (bad and good ones like minerals) in water and is more of an indicator of water aesthetics. So your water could be perfectly fine for drinking purposes.
Aside from that, the AquaTru is NSF-certified for 87.1% average TDS reduction. This was tested against official standards and is something you can 100% rely on.
Did you buy aquatru? How's it performing after a year? I live in Mission Viejo. Today only I tested my tap water and water filtered through 3 yr old berkey. Berkey increased TDS by 50 ppm. It was reading 397 ppm.
Are you still using the same filters in your Berkey after 3 years?
Hi, may I ask which lid you use for your mason jar?
Great review !
Thanks!
Great review! I have been using a Berkey gravity filter for 11 years for my family and recently learned about all the class action lawsuits against them and have no confidence in what they are doing anymore. I just bought the ProOne filters but my TDS meter shows 6ppm going in (used wegmans spring water) and coming out after running through the PoOne filter (after i did the 4 cycles of primeing with gallons of water), it reads 186ppm so i have zero confidence in any of these gravity based filters especially since they are only NSF certified on the "parts and materials" and NOT any certifications of filtering out what they claim to filter out. I do have an RKIN RO system for 2 years but it is not NSF certified and replacing the filters is a pain cause connectors break, and it wastes a ton of water (1/2 the water is wasted). I hate to spend the $469 for this, and been looking at under sink options, except i have to drill a hole in my counter top which not sure i want to do, so think going to buy the aquatru with the Alkaline Mineral boost filter to put back in the healthy minerals. Great video, really appreciate it.
Thanks for sharing your experience! Don't forget to use our discount code. And if you buy with the link in the description, you get an extra free replacement filter pack on top.
IMHO, the countertop RO purifiers are healthier long term since they can be easily maintained and are not stashed in a dark, dank, possibly damp enclosure.
What is the current discount code, I want to buy
@@carlangass222 BOSAQUATRU for 15% off
I'm looking to buy a under sink water filtration system... possibly the Aquatru Alkaline Mineral Boost Filter. Are there any current discounts? available?
Thank you!
You're welcome!
*Small edit: If you want you can remineralize your RO purified water before drinking - think mineral blends.
This is more important than people might realize. Mineral-free water is not "healthy." Sure, it 's contaminant free, but our bodies are hydrated with a combination of water and minerals.
Sorry I'm new to RO water. Is mineral blends an additive to add to the water once filtered?
@@TheGalspaughyea exactly. Aqua tru also has an additional filter that remineralizes the water upon purifying and also makes the water alkaline
Very helpful - thank you! Looks like my big negative is that is will be difficult to refull our stainless water bottles. We'd have to pull the full system away from the wall and to the edge of the counter, then put it back.
Glad it was helpful! Yes, or maybe you could use another container in between...
You can buy the sliding tray for this!
Great idea!
Love mine and the customer service even gave me a refund because i bought mine a day before they had a sale. This is the real deal filter. So glad i got rid of berkey.
Thank you for the review. I think this is the unit for us! One question...we plan on using this for a cabin that we use on the weekends. Would it be necessary to flush out the entire system 4 times every weekend? That certainly would be cumbersome. I can handle washing and drying the pitchers at the end of each weekend. THank you
Here is what the manual says about that: "If leaving on vacation start by switching the unit off. Next, wash both tanks with soap and water. Allow the tanks to dry thoroughly before reinstalling them. When you have returned from vacation purge the system of stagnant water by running 4 full tap water tanks through the system. Once the fourth tank has been filtered the unit is ready to use. This process can be avoided by having a house sitter run one tank of tap water through the AquaTru® at least once a week." - So apparently, if you use the AquaTru at least once on the weekend, you should be fine without flushing it every time.
Btw… a very nice presentation. Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
Una solución para agua fría es congelar agua del filtro y hacer hielo con ella! O poner el agua de filtro en una jarra de vidrio en la nevera
Thank you for the demonstration and details, for the first time use we have to run the cycle 4 times and emptying both containers before actually drinking a cycle correct?
Correct.
Hey Alexa-
at 7:50 you said 1 gallon of tap water to make 3 or 4 gallons of pure water- huh? Did you mean 3/4 gal of pure? At 8:30 you say which tank needs to be replaced, but I'm sure you meant which filter. I've had this system myself for a couple years and would say I'm overall pleased because of the purity, esp. chlorine, fluoride & other chemicals...the cons to me are 1) very difficult to put in a full tank of tap water if you don't have access to the machine from the back, which I do, and I can't imagine doing it at all if I wasn't pretty strong because it's heavy and awkward to fit in place, 2) who decided having the handle INSIDE the tank was a good idea? I have absolutely no way to clean hard water buildup from around the hinges, and the kit I bought from them to clean the system of this buildup doesn't deal with anything unless it's below the water line, so outside of the tank also gets water spots- and if I try scrubbing these, the plastic scratches very easily, 3) lastly, the silver painted areas- sure it looks nice, but it's paint, and it's wearing off as well as marking up my sink every time I clean the tanks. I wonder if any of these practical issues will be addressed by the company in future? Just a note- I got their mineral solution to add the "good stuff" back into your water, but it tastes weirder to me than the stripped- down purified water, so I have a separate mineral supplement I take.
Thanks for giving me a place to vent my frustrations!
Be well and stay hydrated :)
Thanks for your sharing your experience, Kathleen. That's really helpful.
And yes, I meant to say that you can use 4/5 of the input water, and that the light indicates which filter needs changing. Thanks for pointing that out.
If in a hard water area are you supposed to rub a descaling kit through machine at all? Like coffee machines
In the troubleshooting section, the manual mentions a few things to do when you are dealing with hard water like using a vinegar solution. They don't mention descaling kits. Maybe it's best if you reach out to the company directly.
what are the dimensions of the AquaTru? and how much fluoride is removed with AquaTru. I drink distilled water, but wanted to use a good filtered water to rinse my veges and for sprouting. Thanks.
I reckon around 14x14x12 inches. Fluoride reduction is 93.5%.
Please don't drink distilled water.
this is so helpful. Do you need to add minerals to this water?
We recommend it - calcium and magnesium are most important according to our research.
I been debating getting one of these and they do have the under sink filter which I am planning on getting myself.
Would love to hear your opinion on the system if you decide to buy! We've never used the AquaTru under sink model ourselves!
What is your opinion of the AquaTru carafe system? Is the filtration comparable to this one?
Based on our recent testing, filtration was slightly weaker, but this might be regular fluctuations.What I can say for sure is that the AquaTru Carafe has almost the same NSF certifications as the AquaTru Classic.
What would you recommend between the AquaTru and the SimPure countertop system?
AquaTru 100%.
Can this filter ocean water into drinking water? Thank you for your help
Generally speaking, reverse osmosis can be used to purify ocean water, but I wouldn't use the AquaTru for it. It might just not be designed for that purpose. I'm not 100% certain, though, so it might be best if you contact the company directly: aquatruwater.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/360004495454-Customer-Support
I have another question. What is the preferred method of remineralization? Filter or Drops? And if you buy the remineralization filter, what phase of your filters does the remineralization happen #1-2 prefilter? Filter #4 or the RO filter? Which filter is adapted to remineralize? Does it alter the efficiency at all?
Great question. I'd say by now we've tested 3 or 4 RO systems using remineralization filters and results weren't that great. Some of the mineral levels did increase but just not that much. So there might be systems that actually work, but based on our testing, I'd say I prefer adding minerals by hand.
If you do use a remineralization filter, then it needs to go after the RO membrane, because that's where all the minerals are being removed. Remineralization doesn't alter the filtration results, unless you have to replace one of the regular filters with a remineralization filter.
Amount of contaminants removed is high? I have watched many videos reviewing the effectiveness of water filters and most included testing. Have you had your filter effluent tested?
*Original reply deleted by accident.* Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Fred. Many of said videos rely on measuring TDS, but that's not the best way to measure water quality. And actually testing for certain contaminants such as lead would mean that we had to add it into the water before filtration - which is not trivial. The AquaTru is NSF-certified by independent third-party organizations which means its filtration capabilities can be trusted.
@@boswater6065 so is it NSF certified, or just certified by independent labs to NSF standards?
@@angiepattillo3599 It's NSF-certified.
@@boswater6065 I just wish it removed all the contaminants that are in my tap water. 😔
Can you open the clean drinking water tank and pour it into a separate pitcher?
Yes, you can.
I drink about a gallon a day. Plus I use some for washing produce daily. How much does this hold? How fast does it filtrate?
The clean water tank holds 0.75 gal. One filtration cycle takes around 15 minutes.
There is an updated review for the AquaTru RO System which includes our own lab testing for contaminant reduction. Make sure to check it out here: czcams.com/video/fYXI9IRtpSI/video.html
Has it been certified for what they say it does? In terms of removing containments?
Yes!
How about putting clean water in glass container and then refrigerate?
That would work!
Hello, is there another coupon code? The one you have above is not valid. Thanks!
I just checked and it works for me. You need to buy from waterandwellness.com, and it's only for the AquaTru Classic and AquaTru Carafe.
I'm perplexed, @7:47,one gal of tap water makes 3-4 gal of filtered water??? How is that possible?
What I meant was only 20% of the input water goes to waste. So out of 5 gallons used, 1 goes to waste and you can use 4 purified water gallons.
I had one, but oddly, it didn't remove all the contaminants that are in my tap water. RO systems usually remove everything.
Also, I was concerned about the water that stays in the outlet holes. I was concerned that might get stagnant.
Thanks for sharing, Angie. How did you test for leftover contaminants?
@@boswater6065 I didn't test the water. I have a list of contaminants in my municipal tap water, and that's what I use to make sure that the filter system I use at least claims to remove them. I have 13 that exceed the EWG's safety level, and another 11 that are present, but in acceptable levels.
The Clearly Filtered Pitcher removes all but two of the 13 (chlorite and Haa9, which it seems there isn't even a test for, so it might remove them. Neither Berkey nor ProOne removes them either). And all but one of the 11 (chlorate. Same story as chlorite.)
The Clearly Filtered Pitcher comes out on top, even removing PFOA & PFOS, microplastics, virus, and bacteria, etc. ProOne is a very close second, and Berkey comes in third. Mind you, EVERY company has "claims".
Clearly Filtered is certified by third party EPA approved labs, and by the WQA (Water Quality Association, www.wqa.org).
@@Yourpolice69 What do you mean?
@@angiepattillo3599 How do you know that it didn't remove all the contaminants. Do you mean that it dosn't remove 100% of contaminants.
@@gsdbellaoneone9325 I mean that they don't even "claim" to remove all the contaminants that I know are in my tap water.
Always use a ppm/tds meter to verify if it really works.
How much does the water 💧 taste different from the regular tap water once it is been filtered ?
It tastes much cleaner. But it also depends on how good/bad your tap water tastes in the first place.
@@boswater6065 but if the tap water does not taste good, does it help making it better or not ?
@@arhummujtaba6402 Yes.
so when u go away from vacation, u need to 1. empty out all the water. 2. flick switch to off 3. then when u return run 4 cycles of water through again? why would i run that much water again if it wasnt even used ?
I'm assuming that's because the filter elements might dry out in the meantime.
where can I buy the mason jar water bottle?
All kinds of places like Walmart.
You can add ice if need colder water
Will the water maintain most of the alkalinity?
No, it won't.
@@boswater6065 how do you re-mineralise the water?
@@Tomskaa10 Sorry for the late reply. You could do it manually - mixing in mineral blends.
id love a countertop RO unit using glass or stainless steel reservoirs. cant seem to find this
I'm trying to think of one, but nothing comes to mind - sorry.
Me too
Actually, the AquaTru Carafe uses a glass carafe for the filtered water. We are testing it right now and results look promising.
where is it made?
Here is what the website says: "AquaTru is designed in California, and the final assembly is done in China using high-quality components from around the world. All components have been independently tested and certified to NSF standards by the US laboratory IAPMO" - support.aquatruwater.com/hc/en-us/articles/4411864288919-Where-is-AquaTru-made
Would love to have one at work but way to expensive for a bunch of plastic
Idk, $400 seems pretty cheap for lowering cancer and fertility problems
@@Yourpolice69 very true, Ive had my Aqua Tru countertop system RO for a year now, probably the best 400 bucks I've ever spent- the water tastes amazing and the results speak for themselves, plus its so nice not lugging around cases of bottled water anymore, don't have to deal with the inflated prices of water.
Thank you for this useful and informative review. However, Derek Hales at Modern Castle CZcams Channel lab tested the filtering system with his city water: the results were different.
I've checked Derek's lab reports and it looks like his water contained some other contaminants but reduction was 100% across the board expect strontium 98%, so really good! Was there anything specific you were referring to?
@@boswater6065 you’re right, overall the results are good for AquaTru. Because he lives in a city I hope he tries to lab test PFAS because they’re out of control in cities everywhere!
We really appreciate you taking the time to lab test these filters because they’re expensive plus we have to continue buying filters. You’re doing a brilliant job
@@boswater6065 P.S- I can’t remember weather it’s Derek’s channel or another one but the lab test results showed that AquaTru this time left traces of aluminium
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BTW could you kindly explain these “7 or 8 stages of filtration”.
Eg: Waterdrop G3P 600 claims to have 7 stages of filtration and the G3P 800 claims to have 8.
However, they both have only 3 filters and if you add the remineralisation it’s 4 or 5.
The same goes for AquaTru, So if some have 8 stages of filtration and others less levels of filtration how come they all come with 3 filters? Or each filters does 2 stages which they’re not telling us 🤔
The Waterdrop’s previous under the counter RO model the G2 claims 5 stages of filtration.
Are these under the counter RO very advanced with their 7 or 8 levels of filtration compared to over the counter ones? Or it’s another hype!
Think of these "stages" as layers. So a single filter cartridge might contain 2 layers of filtration like a sediment filter paper wrapped around an activated carbon core.
That said, I wouldn't rate water filters based on the sheer number of filter stages or layers they use. This is just marketing.
I just tried the code and it doesn’t work.
You are right. I'm trying to have that fixed!
I came here after reading this is the only product Erin Brochovich recommends. I’m curious if the filtered water is going back in a plastic container how is it not being recontaminated with microplastics?
This is not how microplastic contamination works. But I'm assuming you mean plastics in general. If you are concerned about that, you could simply store the water in a different container.
@@boswater6065 they say water bottles contain microplastics. Water being stored in plastic water bottles I’m not sure how that’s much different than a plastic jug. But then idk how microplastics work scientifically lol
Sorry, my first answer wasn't very helpful and it seems that it wasn't entirely correct either. Let me try one more time:
So, it depends on the definition of microplastics you use. One type comes from larger plastic debris, like a water bottle floating in the ocean, degrading over time. This happens because the structural integrity of the plastic degrades and it essentially breaks down into small pieces, many of which you can see with the naked eye.
And then there is the second type of microplastics (nanoplastics). From what I understand, this type is much smaller and comes from plastics leaching stuff into the water they touch. Apparently, it may very well be possible that any type of plastic can cause this type of leaching.
So with the AquaTru, it will remove microplastics type 1 during filtration, but it likely recontaminates the water with microplastics type 2, because like you said it uses plastic components. The question is how severe is the recontamination? Unfortunately, this isn't something we can test for. Also, I don't really see an alternative. All RO systems I know use at least some plastic components.
@@boswater6065 yes that’s what I was meaning. However once the water has been through all the filters and say the water was immediately placed in to a glass container is it possible to test if it still has microplastics in this case the type 2 you were talking about?
Testing for nanoplastics isn't offered by labs right now. As far as I know the technology is really new.
Link doesnt work 😢
The affiliate link? I tried just now and it worked for me.
Question: if the filters for 1 year cost $60 and the 2 year combo filters cost $150 how are you saving $40? That math according to what you said implies that 2 years worth of filters in a combo pack is $30 more than if you bought 2 seperate one year filters. Please explain.
Question #2: 1 gallon of tap water makes 3-4 gallons of filtered water? How is that realistically possible?
Question #1: You are right, the way I tried to explain this is a little confusing. To clarify: The different filter elements have different filter lives. The pre-filter element lasts 6 months, the RO membrane 2 years, and the carbon post-filter 1 year. And of course, the different filter elements have different prices + buying them separately is more expensive than buying them in bundles. But you can expect to pay between $100 and $120 a year on average for replacement filters.
Question #2: It is not possible. To clarify: The pure-to-wastewater ratio is 4:1, so if you process 5 water gallons total, you will end up with 4 gallons of purified water that you can use and only 1 gallon of wastewater. That's what I was trying to say.
@boswater6065 okay thank you for explaining. One last question. I would prefer to know exactly what 6 months and 2 years means. Basically that time frame doesn't explain water usage. If I drink a gallon a day and another person drinks half a gallon a day both filtration setups can't last the same amount of time. Could you provide the life of the filters based on gallons filtered?
Sure thing:
Filter stage 1/2 lasts 600 gallons or 6 months
RO membrane lasts 1,200 gallons or 2 years
Fiter stage 4 lasts 600 gallons or 1 year
But keep in mind that this can also vary based on your water's contamination level.
AquaTru sells a “sliding” tray to manoeuvre the unit easily.
I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing!
@@boswater6065
You’re welcome
I'd be interested if the system, including filters, weren't mostly plastic. I'd like to see the ratio of plastic (by weight) to the amount of water produced, which would be dependent on the condition of water to be filtered. There's a lot of plastic in those filters and no mention if they're recyclable.
Hey Stacey, thanks for sharing your thoughts. The heaviest part is the filter cartridge. The jug itself is pretty lightweight.
It's all bpa free quality plastic, the same used for Vitamix. I'm not worried about it myself.
I sort of have the same concerns but since the water that runs through it and sits in it won't be hot then the plastic won't leech into the water. Plus its BPA-free so these factors ease my concern. I'm mostly concerned that this thing will break down after a year or two and then you have to go spend another $450...
I’ve had mine since 2020. Still going strong and we love it!
@@phototristan BPA has just been replaced by another bisphenol. The doses that can already be hormone-disrupting are untracable by modern lab equipment...
Personally after around 6 months of use and caring for this thing so much, the water barely cycles now. I've done 2 cleaning cycles with the descaler solution and it take like probably around 1 hr to filter the water. Its terrible. Id probably give this thing a 1.8/5. Or like a 3/10. When it filters, it's fine. But 1 hr? Ive changed the filters and purged and cleaned the system. Just wanted to vent. Lol
Thanks for sharing! Do you know your water's TDS level?
@@boswater6065 looks like around 220 average
@@boswater6065 I live in Rialto. Checked my 2022 report.
220 isn't too bad actually. We didn't have this issue personally, but thanks for sharing!
If you don't already have minerals in your tap/source water, no system can "leave them in". You can't leave in what's not already there.
Tip it out with the filter
I wouldn't say the water is wasted from RO
Yes, I know what you mean.
@@boswater6065 This is the machine I am considering.
Just an FYI I have bought two of these the longevity of these are horrible. Both units only lasted 7-8 months so close to 2k for 1.5 years at the price you would think these would last 4 years especially after descaling once a month. Customer support is horrible basically told me nothing that they can do. All the positives reviews are at the beginning of the experience. Please Please dont waste your money like I did. They wouldnt cover the warrenty unless I paid to send it back and if they deemed my water had too many minerals then they would do nothing
Thanks for sharing your experience. I assume you meant "close to 1k"? I would love to learn about the exact issue(s) you were having. And what's your water hardness level?
Wow doesn’t sound good! Thanks for the heads up, what unit would you recommend instead?
Great review and the lady is beautiful,,
I really hate how much water it waste :(
I totally get that, although 20% of the input water is REALLY good in the realm of reverse osmosis water filter systems!
The water tastes terrible and i have used many systems for 30 years….if i could i would return it…..i am hoping it is at least safe but this is a crock in terms of tastes and is simply the worst water I have ever tasted
Sorry to hear that. We've never heard of this issue before. Did you try contacting the seller or AquaTru?
@@boswater6065 Hi. Yes. I’m in the process of back and forth emails. But I have lost confidence. They told me it’s because the water is alkaline and I’m acidic. That’s a crock. I’m vegan and organic and grow sprouts and soak seeds and nuts. All my food is alive. And I’ve been filtering water for decades. I think but hopefully they will answer me soon that the mineral cartridge is not organic. Hopefully they will be honest. Thank you. Very kind of you. 💞
That does seem like a weird response. Thanks for sharing!
Waste of money 💰 bad support and you need of money for filters all 2 month .. we bought 2 and if we ask for help no answers only standard emails … sorry but no recommendations for my patients
Thanks for sharing. Your water must be really bad if you need new filters every 2 months. Have you ever had your water tested? I would also be interested to learn who you reached out to.
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