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Water quality

From wastewater treatment to your own water filter. We find out what happens to PFAS, pharmaceutical residues and microplastics, and which filter actually works for whom.

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Our recommended 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 €649
#2 BEST BUDGET

Ecofiltro 5L

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

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from €144
#3 PREMIUM

Doulton Filtadapt

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

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from €168

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