A countertop UV water filter system is a popular choice for those who are looking to purify their water on the go or at home. They work by using ultraviolet light to kill any bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms in the water. This process works with other purification stages to make the water cleaner and safer to drink.
What are the best countertop UV water filter systems?
The best countertop UV water filter system is Waterdrop Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System. This system filters water in 4-stages which is ideal to eliminate all contaminants in water.
Comparison of the countertop UV water filter systems
Review of the best countertop UV water filter systems
#1. SimPure Y6 UV Sterilization Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
SimPure Y6 is a 3 –stage water purification process with UV Sterilization. The three stages include:
- Stage 1 sediment filter
- Stage 2 activated carbon
- Stage 3 0.0001 micron membrane
After your water goes through the three stages, it goes to the last stage of UV sterilization, which helps destroy microorganisms.
It has two removable tanks 5L removable tank with a 1.5L internal pure water storage,
SimPure Y6 Replacement Cartridge and membrane
This is STAGE 1: PP + CTO composite filter. It is recommended to change every 3-6 months
This is STAGE 2: 0.0001 micron RO membrane. It is commended to replace the Y6 RO Filter EVERY YEAR to ensure the quality of the water.
#2. Waterdrop Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
Waterdrop Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration is a 4-stage system. The stages include:
- PP cotton help reduce large particles
- Coconut carbon block. It helps reduce chlorine. The CF filter features a 6-month lifespan and the
- Reverse osmosis membrane: MRO filter can last up to 18 months
- Uv light prevents bacteria growth. UV light is activated every hour to eliminate bacteria and viruses in the feed water
It comes in two filter cartridges that are a combination of reverse osmosis membrane, carbon block, and PP cotton.
It features 5-in-1 intelligent functions. The functions monitor your water’s condition intelligently with a smart screen displaying the level of Total-Dissolved Solids (TDS), filter life indicator, volume settings, water shortage alerts, and an auto-flush mode.
This system drain ratio is 3:1
When idle the system enters into power-saving mode, therefore, helping reduce power consumption and saving electricity. It saves water, money, and the planet!.
This countertop RO system is installation-free and no drilling is required. All it needs is a socket and you can have pure water anywhere, from the bedroom to your office. This is an excellent choice for renters as there is no need to drill a hole in your countertop.
Replacement filter
Waterdrop WD-N1-MRO Filter, 18-month Lifetime, Replacement for WD-N1-W
Waterdrop WD-N1-CF Filter, 6-month Lifetime, Replacement for WD-N1-W
How to install N1 Countertop Reverse Osmosis System?
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#3. SHTFandGO Gravity Well Ultra Water Filter Purifier with UVC Sterilizer for Virus
SHTFandGO gravity well UVC uses 0.2 Micron Black Carbon Ceramic Candle Filters. The filter is capable of treating 9000 gallons of water.
The pack includes:
- 3 Carbon Black Candle Filters
- Rechargeable U V C Lamp that can be recharged by USB charger, Solar, or Hand Crank Dynamo Charger.
- Hand Pump for Fast Production when needed
- Filter Cleaning Tools included
See our page on countertop water filter replacement cartridges to get the right replacement filter for your system.
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