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Water quality

PFAS, drug residues, and microplastics. Which water filter really works — and for whom?

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How Dutch tap water is made: the treatment chain explained (2026)

Dutch tap water ranks among the cleanest in the world, but behind every glass sits a complex treatment…

Microplastics in tap water and bottled water: what research actually shows

Microplastics are present in virtually all drinking water, including in the Netherlands. But the difference between tap water…

Best water filter Netherlands 2026 — what works against which problem

There is no "best water filter" in absolute terms. For each specific problem (PFAS, pharmaceutical residues, limescale, lead,…

Pharmaceutical residues in Dutch tap water 2026: how much is in your glass, and what does it mean for your body?

Dutch tap water contains traces of more than thirty different pharmaceuticals, in concentrations measured in nanograms per litre.…

Recommended products — water filters

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#1 BEST CHOICE

Aquaphor RO-202S

Compact reverse osmosis system under the sink. Removes 99%+ PFAS, pharmaceutical residues and microplastics.

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from €230
#2 BEST BUDGET

Ecofiltro 5L

Gravity filter without installation. Lab-tested for >99% PFAS removal and NSF-certified.

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from €140
#3 PREMIUM

Doulton Filtadapt

Ceramic under-sink system with BioTect Ultra. Longer lifespan and broad contaminant coverage.

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from €250

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