Under sink water filter – Canada Mississauga

[Bernadette_Abraham]

Hi @Vidu – I recently learned that only a few companies dominate the water filter industry, even though there are so many different brands and companies selling water filters. These large manufacturers often produce filters for multiple brands, which then rebrand and market them under their own names. In the U.S., for example, companies like 3M, Pentair, and Culligan are some of the major producers in this space. So while it seems like there are so many water filtration companies available, there are really only several companies supplying filters worldwide.

What’s important however and an easy way to narrow down your search is to make sure they are NSF certified. These products usually display the NSF mark on the product or packaging. Look for specific standards like NSF/ANSI 42 (for aesthetic effects like chlorine reduction), NSF/ANSI 53 (for health effects like lead and VOC removal), NSF/ANSI 58 (for reverse osmosis systems if that’s what you’re looking for), etc.

You can also search for NSF certified water filters using their database to double check or search for companies using NSF certified filters:

https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/?_gl=1*cy3wom*_gcl_au*MTcwNjcyNzU4NS4xNzI3MzM1NjEw*_ga*MTg1MTA1NzQ0MS4xNzI3MzM1NjEw*_ga_B3R74P2MZC*MTcyNzMzNTYxMC4xLjEuMTcyNzMzNTY4MC41OS4wLjA.*_ga_P2KS3C05YD*MTcyNzMzNTYxMC4xLjEuMTcyNzMzNTY4MC42MC4wLjA.

I would also ask the city for your water report. It’s public information. Feel free to share those results here. But based on that report, you can then narrow down the type of filter as well by asking the company for a list of contaminants that their filters remove.

I know in Ottawa, it’s high in chlorine & fluoride. So I make sure the filters remove those.

Hope that helps!

info.nsf.org

Listing Category Search Page | NSF International

Listing Category Search Page | NSF International

[Vidu]

Thank you B. Can you please look into this and let me know your feedback?

Kinetico AquaKinetic A200 Drinking Water System is a compact, non-electric 3‑stage reverse osmosis (RO)

https://www.kinetico.com/drinking-water-filtration-systems/aquakinetic-a200-drinking-water-system/

thabk you !!

vidu

kinetico.com

AquaKinetic® A200 Drinking Water System

Kinetico's most economical reverse osmosis system, improves the taste and purity of drinking water.

[Bernadette_Abraham]

Hi @Vidu ,

I checked the Kinetico AquaKinetic A200, and it is NSF/ANSI certified – specifically to standards 42 (aesthetic effects like chlorine reduction) and 58 (reverse osmosis systems for health-related contaminant reduction). That means it’s been tested for both taste/odor improvements and for its ability to reduce health-related contaminants such as lead, fluoride, etc.

One thing to note is that it doesn’t include a remineralization stage, so it won’t add minerals back after the RO process. If you decide to go with this system, consider adding an inline remineralization cartridge (such as a calcite or alkaline filter) after the RO unit to restore beneficial minerals and improve the taste. This is a simple add-on that most installers can fit easily. Check if they can do that for you.

When I was in Ottawa this summer, I got my mom an under-sink filter from Aquasana. If you’d like to look at their products as well, they also have NSF-certified options and a variety of filtration technologies depending on your needs.

Hope that helps.

[Vidu]

Thank you for your feedback . I looked into your recommendation and it is apparently for half the price . Thank you!!

just to confirm if I am looking at the right product

https://www.aquasana.com/under-sink-water-filters/smart-flow-reverse-osmosis/chrome-100385796.html

Can you please confirm if the above one is correct ? All I am looking for is just under the sink for drinking water

aquasana.com

SmartFlow® Reverse Osmosis Water Filter | Aquasana

Shop our SmartFlow® Reverse Osmosis water filter, tested & certified to reduce up to 99.99% of 90 contaminants including fluoride, arsenic, chlorine, and more.

[Bernadette_Abraham]

Hi @Vidu – yes that’s the company. The link you shared is for their RO undersink filter system which requires you to drill a separate hole in your counter for the tap (if you don’t already have a soap dispenser hole). The good thing with this one compared to the previous one you were considering is the remineralisation that’s included as part of Aquasana’s system. And yes, they are currently on sale which is great value!

I got my mom and dad the one that doesn’t require a separate tap. It’s carbon based (not RO) and connects directly to their existing faucet. I like that this company offers many options and they are NSF certified.

I also signed up to their membership so we automatically receive filter replacements every 6 months at a discounted price too.

Let me know if you end up getting it and how you like it. My mom and dad’s filter should be arriving today! 🙂

[Vidu]

Hi Mrs . B- we have a hole already as there is kenmore purifier. Just that I can’t get filters anymore and want a latest one . Thank you!!

[Vidu]

hi @Bernadette_Abraham – I tried to order Aquasana. Looks like they are only in TX , US and they had only ship from there to Canada. And with the current situation, I am not sure what the tariffs are etc.,

by any chance, do you know any Canadian brands?

thank you!!

[Bernadette_Abraham]

Hi @Vidu – I recommend asking them for the shipping cost because when I ordered it for my mom this summer, I don’t recall paying additional tariffs.