Welcome to our website on Charcoal water filters.  This site provides some information to help understand how charcoal filters work and some top rated filters and suppliers.

Charcoal water filters, also known as carbon water filters are the most of common type of water filtration system as they are very easy to install and use, are relatively inexpensive, and do a good job of filtering the most harmful contaminants in our drinking water.  Charcoal water filters can be placed at the end of the faucet, under the sink, in pitchers that are kept in the refrigerator, or used in coffeemakers.

When choosing a charcoal water filter be sure to use the activated charcoal type (as pollutants are attracted to the activated charcoal) and know the amount of charcoal as this will determine the amount and pollutant removal rate. Note that some charcoal water filters also have an additional feature that provides antibacterial protection with the addition of activated nano-silver, which kills many known types of organisms also found in unfiltered water.

They should be replaced frequently as noted in your users manual, but most will last for 2 or 3 months of use, but you should take into acount the amount of inpurities, water flow rate, amount of activated charcoal

Under Sink Charcoal Water Filters

1.  Culligan US-600 3/8-Inch Under Sink Drinking Water Filter.

This filter system has a slim design and is perfect for a tight fitting area.  This charcoal water filter unit accepts just about all standard under sink filters and removes bad water taste and odors, chlorine, and sediment.  The D-20 filter that comes with the US 600 has a 1000 gallon/12 month life for a much less cost than buying bottled water. (And saving the environment.)It is has quick connect fittings and is designed for easy installation and has a 5 year warranty.  The reviews are mixed, (3 Stars) as some people find the installation easy and while others have a hard time.  I guess it depends if you are a handy person or know someone who is to install.  The unit comes with a standard D-20 but most people recommend the D-30, (as it removes more contaminants). This unit lists for around $35 but can be found online for $25 to $30 which includes shipping. With replacement filters (D-20 and D-30) costing $10 to $20

2.  3M Filtrete 3US-PS01 Under-Sink Professional Water Filtration System.

For charcoal water filters, this system features a easy to change filter system that removes bad tasting water and oder, sediment, and chlorine. It attaches to the cold water side and does not require a separate tap line. It may slow down the cold water flow minimally but not bad enough to be a problem. The overall rating is 4 stars and the biggest gripe is that the easy to install system can be a little more difficult than described. It lists for $60 but can be found online for $45 to $50 which includes shipping.
The replacement filter, P3US-PF01 gets a 5 star rating an can be found online for around $35 and have a 2000 gallon/6 month life.

2 Popular Brands of Faucet mounted charcoal water filters.

1.  PUR RF-9999-6 3 Stage Faucet Mount Filter (6-Pack) which fits all PUR faucet mounted gets a 4.5 star rating for charcoal water filters as it is an activated charcoal type that costs between $45 to $60 for a 6 pack. Each filter lasts for approximately 100 gallons before replacement is required.  It has a 3 stage system.

Stage 1.  Cleans the Water by removing sediments such as rust or dirt.
Stage 2.   Makes water healthy as it removes heavy metals such as mercury and lead, chlorination by-products such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia, agricultural pesticides, and industrial pollutants such as asbestos.
Stage 3.  Improves taste for crisp refreshing taste.

2.  Brita On Tap Replacement Filters. (White) (1 or 2 pack) Gets a 5 star rating. For the 2 pack can be found online for around $25. They fit the Brita Ultra Faucet Filter, which can be purchased separately.

Removes 99.9 percent of lead, chlorine, cryptosporidium, and giardia. It has a 100 gallon life and has a stream and spray option for unfiltered water.

These are just a few of the many types of charcoal water filters and systems available.  I strongly recommend that you look into purchasing a system if you have not already as they give you great tasting clean water and do it at a much less cost than purchasing bottled water.  If you are looking for replacement charcoal filters there are several sources online that you can find at a much cheaper price.