Brand
Model Number
AQ-4000
DWS1000
Pitcher Filter
SY-2300
Smart Water GXSV10C
Plus FM-3000
Model 10-S
Model CT-00100
Retail Price
$124.99
$349.95
$24.95
$159.99
$139.99
$49.95
$124.99
$139.00
Replacement Cost & Capacity
$48.00 / 500 Gal.
$79.99 / 625 Gal.
$7.70 / 30 Gal.
$50.39 / 500 Gal.
$60.00 / 540 Gal.
$20.00 / 100 Gal.
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Per Gallon "Cost Of Use"
9.6¢ Per Gal.
13¢ Per Gal.
25¢ Per Gal.
10¢ Per Gal.
11¢ Per Gal.
20¢ Per Gal.
n/a*
n/a*.
Removes Chlorine
YES 99%
YES 97%
YES >75%
YES 97%
YES 97%
YES 98%
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Removes Lead
YES >99%
YES 95%
YES 93%
YES 95%
YES 98%
YES 96%
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n/a*
Removes Cysts
YES >99.99%
YES >99%
NO
YES 99%
YES >99%
YES >99%
n/a*
n/a*
Removes THMs
YES >99%
YES 92%
NO
YES 95%
YES 95%
NO
n/a*
n/a*
Removes VOCs
YES >99%
YES 92%
NO
YES 95%
YES 99%
NO
n/a*
n/a*
Total Cost For 1 Year 1000 gals.
$172.99
$349.95
$273.91
$210.38
$199.99
$249.95
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*Products are "Not Certified under industry standards" do not have verifiable performance data and/ or have been de-certified in California or other states for failing to provide required performance documentation.