Water Filtration Systems Comparison Chart
How to choose the right water filtration system for your home.
- Know what's in your cup. Visit the EWG Tap Water Database to find what the EWG found in your local water supply.
- Access your space. Decide if you're ok with giving up counter space or if you're rather hide the water filtration system under counter.
- Shop the WQA Gold Certified Systems in the comparison chart below to determine what system is right for your space.
Brondell Water Filtration Systems Comparison
| Contaminant reduction | Circle RC100 Reverse Osmosis System | Capella RC250 Reverse Osmosis | Coral UC300 3-Stage Filter | Cypress H630 Countertop System |
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| System Capacity | 6,500 gallons for aesthetic chlorine; 180 gallons - VOCs | 300 gallons | 600 gallons | 150 gallons (chlorine independently tested up to 5,000 gallons) |
| Filter Life | 6 months & 24 months | 6 months & 24 months | 12 months | 6 months & 12 months |