Does it require installation?

No. It sits on the counter, fills from a removable reservoir, and plugs into a standard outlet — no under-sink plumbing required.

What does NSF 58 certify?

NSF / ANSI 58 is the dedicated standard for reverse osmosis drinking-water systems. It validates structural integrity, total dissolved solids reduction, and contaminant-specific claims.

Yes. AquaTru is independently certified for PFOA and PFOS reduction under NSF / ANSI 53 and tests across a broader PFAS panel.

Water

AquaTru

Countertop Reverse Osmosis System

A countertop reverse osmosis system with four-stage filtration and independent NSF certification across an unusually broad list of contaminants.

NSF 42 / 53 / 58 / 401 / 372
Reverse Osmosis
No Plumbing

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Editorial

Why we recommend it

Independently NSF-certified for the reduction of more than 80 contaminants across five separate NSF standards — a level of third-party validation few household filters can match.
Four-stage reverse osmosis architecture removes a broad spectrum of contaminants including lead, fluoride, PFAS, chromium-6, arsenic, and microplastics.
Countertop format eliminates the cost and complexity of under-sink plumbing while keeping performance close to a full installed RO system.

Transparency

Things to know

01
Reverse osmosis water is highly purified; some users choose to remineralize for taste or mineral preference.
02
Filter and membrane lifespans are clearly published and easy to track inside the unit.
03
Requires counter space and an electrical outlet.
04
Wastewater ratio is significantly better than typical under-sink RO systems but still produces some reject water.

Composition

Materials & ingredients

System architecture

BPA / BPS free housing
Pre-filter (sediment)
Reverse osmosis membrane
Activated carbon block
VOC polishing filter

Independently verified

Certifications

NSF / ANSI 42
NSF / ANSI 53
NSF / ANSI 58
NSF / ANSI 401
NSF / ANSI 372

What's inside

Filter media

01 — Media

Reverse Osmosis Membrane

A semi-permeable membrane with extremely fine pores that blocks dissolved solids, heavy metals, fluoride, PFAS, and most contaminants while allowing water molecules through.

02 — Media

Activated Carbon Block

A dense carbon stage that adsorbs chlorine, chloramine, VOCs, and organic compounds responsible for taste and odor.

03 — Media

VOC Polishing Filter

A final post-filter that captures any remaining volatile organic compounds and refines taste before water reaches the dispensing reservoir.

Third-party verified

Independent testing

NSF / ANSI 42 — Aesthetic effects (chlorine, taste, odor).
NSF / ANSI 53 — Health effects: lead, chromium-6, PFOA / PFOS, VOCs, and more.
NSF / ANSI 58 — Reverse osmosis system performance and TDS reduction.
NSF / ANSI 401 — Emerging contaminants including pharmaceuticals.
NSF / ANSI 372 — Lead-free material compliance.

The standard

Why it made the cut

Most countertop filters reduce chlorine and improve taste but stop well short of meaningful contaminant removal. AquaTru pairs reverse osmosis with multi-standard NSF certification — exactly the combination our standard prioritizes.

FAQ

Common questions

Does it require installation?: No. It sits on the counter, fills from a removable reservoir, and plugs into a standard outlet — no under-sink plumbing required.
What does NSF 58 certify?: NSF / ANSI 58 is the dedicated standard for reverse osmosis drinking-water systems. It validates structural integrity, total dissolved solids reduction, and contaminant-specific claims.
Does it remove PFAS?: Yes. AquaTru is independently certified for PFOA and PFOS reduction under NSF / ANSI 53 and tests across a broader PFAS panel.

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