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eSpring-100188-water-filter-report

Number One Winner in the Category of Drinking Water Filters
Aquasana Complete Countertop Filtration System Model #: AQ-4000

Aquasana AQ-4000 Vs eSpring 100188

Cost per gallon of use :
Aquasana AQ 4000- 9.6 cents per gallon • eSpring 100188 - 13.1 cents  per gallon

Total Cost for one year (1000 gallons) :
Aquasana AQ 4000- $149.99 • eSpring 100188 - $750.50

Aquasana AQ-4000

Aquasana  Model # AQ-4000 Complete Countertop Filtration System

Aquasana Model # AQ-4000 Complete Countertop Filtration System

The patented twin cartridge drinking water filter installs in seconds on standard kitchen faucets and provides up to 30 gallons an hour of ultra-filtered, high-quality water for drinking, cooking and adding to beverages.

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eSpring 100188 Water Filter Report

The eSpring® Water Purifier improves the taste, odor, and clarity of 1,320 gallons of water, enough for a family of six to cook and drink with, for one year. eSpring claims it is the first in-home system to combine ultraviolet light technology with a multi-stage carbon-block filter.

The carbon-block filter reduces more than 140 potential health-effect contaminants – like pesticides, VOCs, mercury, and lead – yet allows beneficial minerals like calcium and magnesium to pass through.

The UV bulb destroys microorganisms in drinking water without the use of chemicals. eSpring is certified by NSF International and has earned a Gold Seal from the Water Quality Association.

Product Benefits

- Reduces over 140 potential health-related contaminants.

- Certified to meet these three international standards of water quality by NSF International, 42, 53, and 55B:

- Standard 42: Improves taste, odor, and clarity.

- Standard 53: Reduces health-effect contaminants.

- Standard 55B: Reduces microorganisms with UV light.

- Has earned the Water Quality Association’s Gold Seal for superior consumer water treatment products.


Feedback & Overview
Actual Customer Feedback:
The eSpring is a very technologically advanced water filter. It's performs very highly and is well regarded by end users. The technology comes at a very high price. We suggest looking at the Aquasana AQ-400 which has a lower annual cost to run.

Actual Customer Feedback: "We use an E-spring water purifier. This unit filters everything we don't want and purifies with UV light to kill anything that might just slip through. Peace of mind, no questions or concerns..." portion of comment from castanet forum "eSpring is great! I've tried it." portion of comment from usj.com forum
Product Details
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Product Specifications: eSpring 10188 - Annual Cost for 1 year (1000 gallons) - $750.50

• Retail Cost - $577.20

• Replacement cartridge cost - $173.30 - Capacity  - 1320 Gal.

• Cost per "Gallon of  Use" - 13.1 cents Per Gal.

• Removes Chlorine - YES >98%

• Removes Cysts - YES >99%

• Removes THMs - YES 99%

• Removes VOCs - YES 99%

• Removes  - Lindane - YES 99%

• Removes  - Alachlor - YES 99%

• Removes  - Atrazine - YES 88%

• Removes  - Benzene - YES 96%

• Removes TCE - YES 96%

• Removes MTBE - YES 96%

• Total cost for 1 year - 1000 Gals. $750.50

Specifications Compared to Water Filter Reviews Number One Choice

The Aquasana AQ-4000 Annual Cost for 1 year (1000 gallons) - $147.99

• Retail Cost - $124.99

• Replacement cartridge cost - 59.99

• Capacity  - 500 Gal.

• Cost per "Gallon of  Use" - 9.6 cents Per Gal.

• Removes Chlorine - YES 99%

• Removes Lead - YES 99%

• Removes Cysts - YES >99.99%

• Removes THMs - YES 99%

• Removes VOCs - YES 99%

• Removes  - Lindane - YES 99%

• Removes  - Alachlor - YES 98%

• Removes  - Atrazine - YES 97%

• Removes  - Benzene - YES>99%

• Removes TCE - YES >99%

• Removes MTBE- YES >93%

• Total cost for 1 year - 1000 Gals. $147.99

Studies have shown that we take in the same amount of harmful chemicals from showering as we do from drinking water." (Rutgers Univ.)

Glossary of contaminants

Chlorine - Added to our our supply by government agencies.

It is a necessary service as it kills harmful, even deadly living matter in our water supply.

However, it is advisable to eliminate it right before use.

Chlorine has been linked to several health problems (cardiovascular illness and cancer) and cosmetic effects (dry skin and hair).

Lead - Enters through plumbing. Well-documented risks to health especially children include brain damage.

Cysts - Living organisms in water. Can cause different illnesses and diseases of varying severity.

THMs (trihalomethanes) - form when chlorine combines with living matter. Linked to cancer.

VOCs (volatile organic compounds) - Carbon-containing chemicals that can vaporize quickly. Often breathed in, they cause skin irritation, drowsiness and respiratory problems.

Lindane - Comes from insecticides. May contribute to cancer, heart disease and toxicity of many organs.

Alachlor - Odorless herbicide to control grasses and weeds. May irritate skin and eyes. May also damage the liver, kidney and spleen. Has been linked to cancer formation.

Atrazine - Organic herbicide used to control broadleaf and weeds. May cause congestion of heart, lungs and kidney, low blood pressure and damage to adrenal glands.

Benzene - A clear, colorless chemical that is very aromatic and highly flammable. Linked to nervous system disorders, depressed immune system, anemia, chromosome damage and cancer.

TCE (trichloroethylene) - Chemical that smells like chloroform. Used to remove grease from certain products like metal. Long-term consumption may lead to liver disease and cancer.

MTBE - used to improve the performance of fuels. Linked to cancer.
Price: $577.20
Return Policy: 2 year limited warranty
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