18 brands reviewed

Clean Water & Hydration

Countertop and whole-house water filters, hydrogen water, filter bottles and electrolyte mixes. We look for independent test data and true running costs.

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Clean Water & Hydration
Before you buy, check
  • Independent certification (NSF/ANSI 42, 53, 58 or 401) or lab reports
  • Which contaminants it reduces: chlorine, lead, PFAS, fluoride
  • Filter life and yearly replacement cost
  • Flow rate and installation effort
  • Sugar and sodium levels for electrolyte drinks
AquaTru product photo4.6
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AquaTru

Four-stage reverse osmosis purifiers for the counter, the sink cabinet and the shower.

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LifeStraw product photo4.6
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LifeStraw

Filter straws, bottles and home pitchers from a brand born in humanitarian aid.

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Illustrative clean drinking water photo for our Clearly Filtered review4.5
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Clearly Filtered

Pitcher, bottle and under-sink filters built to reduce far more than chlorine.

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SpringWell Water product photo4.5
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SpringWell Water

Whole-home filtration and softening, sized by your home and water source.

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Boroux product photo4.4
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Boroux

Countertop gravity filtration in polished stainless steel, no power or plumbing needed.

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Cure Hydration product photo4.4
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Cure Hydration

Plant-based electrolyte mixes with no added sugar, for adults, kids and energy.

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Liquid I.V. product photo4.4
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Liquid I.V.

The best-known electrolyte stick, now in sugar-free, energy, immune and kids versions.

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Waterdrop product photo4.4
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Waterdrop

A huge filtration catalog, from $40 inline filters to high-output tankless RO.

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Cloud Water Filters

One app-connected reverse osmosis system that tracks your water and your filters.

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Echo Water

On-demand hydrogen water, from a 12 oz smart bottle to whole-kitchen machines.

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Water-to-Go product photo4.2
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Water-to-Go

UK-made filter bottles with a three-in-one filter for travel, outdoors and everyday refills.

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Illustrative clean drinking water photo for our GoHydrate review4.1
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GoHydrate

Five electrolytes, vitamin D and no sugar in a light, stevia-sweetened stick pack.

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Holy Hydrogen product photo4.1
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Holy Hydrogen

A premium, made-in-Japan hydrogen machine for drinking water and inhalation in one.

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Water and Wellness

Purified water systems, marine minerals and hydrogen tablets, curated by RO veterans.

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DryWater

Fruit and coconut water hydration sticks with a big potassium dose and no added sugar.

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QLife Hydrogen Solutions product photo4.0
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QLife Hydrogen Solutions

A wide molecular hydrogen catalog, from portable cups to clinical-grade inhalers.

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The Plug Drink product photo3.9
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The Plug Drink

A 13-botanical electrolyte shot and capsules positioned for liver support and recovery.

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Illustrative clean drinking water photo for our Water Testing Kits review3.9
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Water Testing Kits

Budget home test kits, bacteria tests and TDS meters to screen your tap or well water.

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