Gravity Filter Water Dispenser:
These are the types of filters that use gravity to pull the water through a filter. You a probably familiar with a Brita filter that uses this concept. For countertops, you pour tap water in the top of the jug which funnels to the filter, and the purified water drips into a bottom chamber. You then dispense your clean water from the bottom chamber. The great benefit is they don’t require any installation at all.
Faucet & Sinktop Water Filters:
These are simply water filters that are hooked to kitchen faucet with the water filter sitting near the sinktop, as opposed to an under the sink water filtration system. This saves money and installation cost vs hiding the filter system under the sink. The filters come in wide variety of qualities, which we will discuss later on in this guide.
Countertop Reverse Osmosis Filtration System:
There are counter top water filters that use reverse osmosis, which is one of the most advanced and safe ways to filter water. If you are looking for a full reverse osmosis system, you can read our buyer’s guide on the best reverse osmosis systems.
Countertop Alkaline Water Filters
If you’d like to have water that is pH adjusted up, you can purchase a countertop alkaline water filter dispenser
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