Last Updated on January 24, 2022 by TODD FRANZEN
As a firm believer in consuming clean water within my world as a way to combat health issues. But not everyone can afford a high level of water filtration. With a recommended two liters of water a day, a water filter faucet system might be a good first step.
A tap water filter system is a good option for customers that need to find a way to improve their water, but don’t want the hassle of installing an under-counter faucet. Or have the space to put a countertop system. This type of faucet filter should attach directly to your current faucet and provide you with clean drinking water in seconds. You can use faucet filters to remove contaminants like lead, iron, and chlorine from your water.
The big drawback is that faucet filter systems may not fit on your current faucet. The older style faucets that have threads on the spout are how these systems attach. Unfortunately, faucets with spray nozzles or touchless ones weren’t designed for any attachments. Kind of like an all-in-one. So keep that in mind!
The faucet filter systems we chose as the top faucet system for (2021) come with a variety of features that make them stand out in this very competitive market. They have both been designed by companies that prioritize customer satisfaction above all else. They work as advertised, and consumers love them.
With that said, I don’t want to overwhelm you with a massive list of products. But share with you the top 5 I believe are the best on the market. There are many more off-brand systems that may work just as well. But when it comes to water, these are who I trust!
Welcome to the 5 best Faucet Water Filters on the market in 2021.
PUR PFM400H Faucet Filtration System “Editors Choice” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The PUR company has been filtering water since 1986. They were instrumental in water relief in Flint Michigan as well as around the world. They offer a faucet water filter system that attaches directly to your faucet. PUR Plus Filtration System is an excellent way to produce clean, clear, and healthy drinking water in seconds! The faucet systems are known for their ease of use which makes them great for home or office. They can be easily installed with no tools required.
They have a great faucet filter system that is designed to be used on faucets with threaded spouts, so it should fit most faucets without issue. The kit includes adapters that will allow you to connect the faucet water filters directly onto your faucet in seconds. This faucet water filter system also includes an indicator that will remind you when it’s time to replace the filters.
The PUR faucet filtration system is NSF certified for standard 53, which makes them great at removing lead and other contaminants like sediment or chlorine taste & odor.
Price: $34.99
Pros:
- Certified to reduce 70 contaminants including lead
- Filters water over natural minerals for great taste
- WQA tested and approved
- Build Quality
Cons:
- It may not fit all faucets
- Requires faucet with a threaded spout
- Shorter filter life
- Does not work with any type of hand-held faucet
Culligan FM – 25 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Faucet filters are not able to filter the volume of water that an under the sink or whole-house filter can, but these are able to get you filtering water faster at an entry-level price. The Culligan FM-25 is no exception.
Great for apartments or where space is limited. With an NSF certification to remove lead plus chlorine and larger particles that make the water cloudy, this is another great example of a faucet filter that can supply cleaner water at the source.
Build quality is extremely important and the FM-25 components feel durable. Even though it’s made out of plastic, it feels like a well-made unit.
With a filter life of around 200 gallons, the FM-25 has the ability to save approximately 1500 plastic bottles.
The Culligan faucet filter is designed to attach directly to your faucet and can provide you with clean drinking water in seconds. This faucet water filter system also includes an indicator that will remind you when it’s time to replace the filters.
Price: $30.99
- Five Microns sediment filter
- More than 97-percent of chlorine
- Up to 98.8-percent of lead
- Cryptosporidium and Giardia cysts
- Some herbicides and insecticides like atrazine and lindane
Pros:
- Quick, stress-free installation
- Has a minimal impact on water pressure
- Diverter tab changes water from filtered to tap to preserve filter life
- backed by a two-year warranty
- Complete kit comes with everything you need
- 200 Gallon Capacity
- Custommer Service
Cons:
- It may not fit all faucets
- Requires faucet with a threaded spout
- Does not work with any type of hand-held faucet
Water Drop WD-FC-06 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Waterdrop has become a big player in the water filtration industry. not only do they manufacture a wide range of filter products, but also manufacture replacement filters for other brands as well.
The Waterdrop WD-FC-06 is another Stainless Steel Faucet filter that has impressive stats. Certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI standard 42 for the chlorine reduction and NSF/ANSI 372 for lead-free material.
This more contemporary styled filter system is able to filter 320 gallons of clean H20 before needing to replace the filter element. IT effectively reduces Lead, chlorine, and fluoride with its Active Carbonblock filter along with 60+ contaminates.
Price: $39.98
Pros:
- Quick, stress-free installation
- Diverter tab changes water from filtered to tap to preserve filter life
- backed by a two-year warranty
- Complete kit comes with everything you need
- 200 Gallon Capacity
- Custommer Service
Cons:
- It may not fit all faucets
- Requires faucet with a threaded spout
- Does not work with any type of hand-held faucet
- 30-day Return No-worries guarantee-shortest in the bunch.
Britta Faucet System ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Price: $30.00
One of the longest and most recognizable names in the water business, Britta has been filtering water since I can remember. The faucet system is no exception. The filter helps reduce contaminants like chlorine and benzene while removing sediment and improving taste. Throw in some select pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and herbicides, and you got a pretty well-rounded filter.
Brita® Faucet Filters use the pressure in your tap to force water through nonwoven material and a tightly bound carbon block. As water passes through the filter, the nonwoven element reduces sediment, while the carbon block traps smaller contaminants. And while you remove contaminates, you are also removing single-use plastic bottle pollution. Double bonus!
Pros:
- Quick, stress-free installation
- Kitit comes with everything you need
- Custommer Service
- Comes with 2 Replacement filters that last up to 200 gallons combined.
- 100% recyclable
Cons:
- It may not fit all faucets
- Does not work with any type of hand-held faucet
- 30-day Return No-worries guarantee-shortest in the bunch.
- 100 Gallon Life – Should come with the 200 gallon replacement filter!
DuPont Deluxe Faucet ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Setting yourself up for clean water success doesn’t have to be expensive. And the DuPont Delux Faucet Filter is a good example of this. It’s easy to become lazy and overly trusting in how our water gets to use in our homes.
DuPont’s entry is a good filter that removes traces of sediment, multiple strains of bacteria, microorganisms, cysts, and chlorine. As well as health-threatening elements such as asbestos, mercury, and lead.
By removing all these contaminates, your water will smell better too!
The DuPont Delux Faucet filter has a four-phase filtration system. This filtration system includes Micro ban Antimicrobial protection
Pros:
- Quick, stress-free installation
- Diverter tab changes water from filtered to tap to preserve filter life
- Backed by a two-year warranty
- Complete kit comes with everything you need
- Built in Water Meter
- Replacement filters can last up to 200 gallons
Cons:
- It may not fit all faucets
- Does not work with any type of hand-held faucet
- 30-day Return No-worries guarantee-shortest in the bunch.
- 100 Gallon Life – Should come with the 200 gallon replacement filter!
To wrap it all up…
Each manufacture has its own recommendations for the amount of water and time. In the big picture, they are all very close. But when you’re looking at filters that range from 100-320 gallons, that’s a 2-3x difference. So you really can get the best bang-for-your-buck!
All five of these filters do a lot of things right. And that is removing contaminants from water. Even though they may not remove a huge bulk of all contaminants like hole-home, multi-stage, or RO filters, they are able to remove a good number of contaminants that are related to health issues like cancer. By removing these toxins, you are decreasing your overall Toxic Load. And this can only help in the longevity of living a healthy lifestyle!
All faucet filter systems provide a good amount of water flow and the installation is quite easy and quick. The only real drawback to any of these faucet filters is that they do not completely remove fluoride from your drinking water, but this can be sorted by using RO (Reverse Osmosis) or distilled/filtered water.