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Asked by miro on Mon 28 Dec 2009 - 5:58 pm UTC:

Hi i need the top 10 companies that sell water filtration systems for the
home. please use metrics of price and feedback from customers.

I also need the top 15 companies that make reliable and inexpensive water
quality testing kits - the key here is to just make sure the product works
correctly.

Thanks and happy holidays!

Uclue Researcher Request for clarification by Researcher bobbie7 on Mon 28 Dec 2009 - 9:45 pm UTC:

Hi Miro,

I have been working on your question and can provide you with the following
information. Please let me know if this infomration meets your needs or if
you would require additional information.

Best regards, 
Bobbie7


Top Rated Drinking Water Filters 
Water Filter Comparison Chart - Top 10 Brands
Water filter reviews & performance ratings 
"All performance claims and pricing were taken from the manufacturer's
literature and certified claims. Many models were considered and not
included in this comparison because of undocumented or exaggerated
performance claims. Some brands made exaggerated claims in their literature
and on company web sites that did not match their "certified claims". Only
performance claims that have been certified by NSF, UL or the CA. Dept. Of
Health were included in our comparisons." 
http://www.waterfiltercomparisons.com/water_filter_comparison.php


Top 5 Whole House Water Filters 
Whole House Filters Comparison Chart - Top 5 Brands
Home water filter reviews & performance ratings and pricing information
"All performance claims and pricing were taken from the Manufacturer's or
Authorized Distributor's literature and/or published certified performance
claims. Many models were considered and not included in this comparison
because of undocumented or seemingly exaggerated performance claims. Only
performance claims that have been certified by NSF or UL are considered
"Certified" in our comparison"
http://www.waterfiltercomparisons.com/whole_house_filter_comparison.php


Compare Leading Water Filter Brands by Pros and Cons in the following
chart:
http://www.guide2waterfilters.com/compare-leading-brands/


Water Purifiers 
Compare the benefits and differences of brand name water purifiers with
this comparison chart.
Sorted by - Best star rating first
http://www.allergybuyersclub.com/sorted/3compare-water-purifiers.html
 

Water Test Kits
Chart of benefits and differences
http://www.allergybuyersclub.com/compare-water-purifiers.html#2

Water Test Kits Chart
Pros, Cons and Special Features
http://www.air-n-water.com/compare/water-testing-kit.htm


A 2008 EPA document offers a table with a list of water test kits, however
it does not constitute endorsement or recommendation of use. Analyte(s),
estimated price ranges and sources  are also provided.

LaMotte
PurTest Home Water Analysis Test Kit
ITS Complete Water Analysis Kit
Watersafe All-In-One Water Analysis Test Kit
Watersafe Lead Water Analysis Test Kit
ITS Water Analysis Test Kit
ITS Arsenic Water Analysis Test Kit
PurTest Complete Water Test Kit
PurTest Drinking Water Test Kit

See table 6 on page 13 -14 
EPA Tools Compendium
http://www.epa.gov/CARE/library/ToolsCompendium.pdf


Reviews of the following water testing kits are provided at the link
below:
- The PurTest Home Water Test Kit
- The e-WaterTest Water Testing Kit - Priority 100 Water Testing Kits
- The WaterSafe All-In-One Do-It-Yourself Drinking Water Test
http://www.guide2waterfilters.com/product-reviews/water-test-kits.aspx
(This website is an independent information guide that is written, edited
and maintained by Moxy Media, a leading publisher of online consumer
information guides.)

From EPA:

If you want to know what contaminants are in your drinking water, check
your annual water quality report from your water supplier or call the water
supplier directly. If you want to have additional tests on your water, EPA
recommends that you use a laboratory certified by the state. Call the state
certification officer or click the link below to get a list of certified
labs.
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/labs/index.html

Question clarification by miro on Mon 28 Dec 2009 - 9:57 pm UTC:

Great Start - good on the filters portion - now i need more help with
identifying a relatively cheap water tester that will give us numbers for
results not only if levels are too high.

Uclue Researcher Request for clarification by Researcher bobbie7 on Mon 28 Dec 2009 - 10:51 pm UTC:

Miro,

This is what I was able to locate for you

Inexpensive Drinking Water Test Kits
QuickCheck Test Kits provide single paramenter testing and varied
combinations of water tests.

http://www.watercenter.com/category.tpl
Water Testing Kits
http://www.airandaqua.com/sunshop/index.php?l=product_list&c=12

WaterSafe drinking water test kits
http://www.allergybuyersclubshopping.com/testkits.html#2

Does this  additional information meet your needs?
Bobbie7

Uclue Researcher Request for clarification by Researcher bobbie7 on Tue 29 Dec 2009 - 4:12 am UTC:

The first link should be:

Inexpensive Drinking Water Test Kits
http://www.watercenter.com/category.tpl?BizLine=Water%20Testing&Category=QuickCheck%20Water%20Test%20Kits&Cart=12620592891997253

Question clarification by miro on Tue 29 Dec 2009 - 3:53 pm UTC:

This is good -
http://www.allergybuyersclubshopping.com/watersafe-ws-425b-all-in-one-drinking-water-test-kits.html?itemId=2664


let's just find a few more like this kit and that should be fine 

what makes this one good is it is cheap, simple, and has detailed read out
info.

Thanks!

Uclue Researcher 5 stars Answer by Researcher bobbie7 on Tue 29 Dec 2009 - 4:37 pm UTC:

Hi Miro,

I located three more water test kits.


ITS Complete Home Water Test Kit

The ITS COMPLETE HOME WATER TEST KIT contains:

2 Iron Tests
2 Copper Tests
2 Chloride Tests
2 Nitrate Tests
2 Nitrite Tests
2 pH Tests
2 Total Alkalinity
Tests
2 Total Chlorine Tests
2 Total Hardness Tests
2 Free Chlorine Tests
2 Sulfate Tests
2 Hydrogen Sulfide Tests
1 Bacteria Test

Price: $24.19 

View sensitivity and test times here: 
http://www.freshwatersystems.com/p-3096-its-complete-home-water-test-kit.aspx

------------ 


PurTest(r) Home Water Analysis Kit - 20 Water Tests for Contaminants in
drinking water

PurTest includes a test for Bacteria, Lead, Pesticide, Arsenic. Also
includes 16 other tests (8 different ones 2 of each) for Iron, Hardness,
pH, Alkalinity, Nitrates, Nitrites, Copper, and Chlorine. Clear
dual-language directions, easy methods, and top quality non-toxic test
ingredients assure you of reliable test results. 

This EPA based Home Water Analysis test kit allows you to quickly and
easily check your water for:

1 Bacteria test 
1 Pesticide test (Atrazine & Simazine) 
2 Nitrate tests 
2 Nitrite tests 
2 Iron tests 
2 Hardness tests 
2 Chlorine tests 
2 Copper tests 
2 Alkalinity tests 
2 pH tests 
1 Lead test 
1 Water Test Results Sheet 
FREE: 1 Basic Water Knowledge Information Book 

This kit allows you to screen your water for many elements easily right at
home; there's nothing to mail in and no additional lab fees.

$39.89
http://www.thewatersite.com/water-tests.htm

PurTest Complete Home Water Analysis Testing Kit
http://www.testcountry.com/products.html?product=1871

Lowest prices for this kit

Price: US$33.95 
http://www.cleanair4life.com/shopexd.asp?id=182

Price: $33.25 
http://www.freshwatersystems.com/p-455-purtest-complete-home-water-test-kit.aspx


Price: $29.99 
http://www.ultimateshower.net/catalog.phtm?cat=2&man=19


-------------

First Alert Water Test Kit 
Water test kit offers:
- Immediate results, no waiting for lab analysis and no extra fees
- Tests of water quality to EPA standards
Price: $12.99 
http://www.firstalertstore.com/store/catalog.asp?item=1213



Here is the previous information I provided.


Water Filter Comparison Chart - Top 10 Brands
Water filter reviews & performance ratings 
"All performance claims and pricing were taken from the manufacturer's
literature and certified claims. Many models were considered and not
included in this comparison because of undocumented or exaggerated
performance claims. Some brands made exaggerated claims in their
literature
and on company web sites that did not match their "certified claims". Only
performance claims that have been certified by NSF, UL or the CA. Dept. Of
Health were included in our comparisons." 
http://www.waterfiltercomparisons.com/water_filter_comparison.php


Top 5 Whole House Water Filters 
Whole House Filters Comparison Chart - Top 5 Brands
Home water filter reviews & performance ratings and pricing information
"All performance claims and pricing were taken from the Manufacturer's or
Authorized Distributor's literature and/or published certified performance
claims. Many models were considered and not included in this comparison
because of undocumented or seemingly exaggerated performance claims. Only
performance claims that have been certified by NSF or UL are considered
"Certified" in our comparison"
http://www.waterfiltercomparisons.com/whole_house_filter_comparison.php


Compare Leading Water Filter Brands by Pros and Cons in the following
chart:
http://www.guide2waterfilters.com/compare-leading-brands/


Water Purifiers 
Compare the benefits and differences of brand name water purifiers with
this comparison chart.
Sorted by - Best star rating first
http://www.allergybuyersclub.com/sorted/3compare-water-purifiers.html
 

Water Test Kits
Chart of benefits and differences
http://www.allergybuyersclub.com/compare-water-purifiers.html#2

Water Test Kits Chart
Pros, Cons and Special Features
http://www.air-n-water.com/compare/water-testing-kit.htm


A 2008 EPA document offers a table with a list of water test kits, however
it does not constitute endorsement or recommendation of use. Analyte(s),
estimated price ranges and sources  are also provided.

LaMotte
PurTest Home Water Analysis Test Kit
ITS Complete Water Analysis Kit
Watersafe All-In-One Water Analysis Test Kit
Watersafe Lead Water Analysis Test Kit
ITS Water Analysis Test Kit
ITS Arsenic Water Analysis Test Kit
PurTest Complete Water Test Kit
PurTest Drinking Water Test Kit

See table 6 on page 13 -14 
EPA Tools Compendium
http://www.epa.gov/CARE/library/ToolsCompendium.pdf


Reviews of the following water testing kits are provided at the link
below:
- The PurTest Home Water Test Kit
- The e-WaterTest Water Testing Kit - Priority 100 Water Testing Kits
- The WaterSafe All-In-One Do-It-Yourself Drinking Water Test
http://www.guide2waterfilters.com/product-reviews/water-test-kits.aspx
(This website is an independent information guide that is written, edited
and maintained by Moxy Media, a leading publisher of online consumer
information guides.)

From EPA:

If you want to know what contaminants are in your drinking water, check
your annual water quality report from your water supplier or call the
water
supplier directly. If you want to have additional tests on your water, EPA
recommends that you use a laboratory certified by the state. Call the
state
certification officer or click the link below to get a list of certified
labs.
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/labs/index.html


Inexpensive Drinking Water Test Kits
QuickCheck Test Kits provide single paramenter testing and varied
combinations of water tests.
http://www.watercenter.com/category.tpl?BizLine=Water%20Testing&Category=QuickCheck%20Water%20Test%20Kits&Cart=12620592891997253

Water Testing Kits
http://www.airandaqua.com/sunshop/index.php?l=product_list&c=12

WaterSafe drinking water test kits
http://www.allergybuyersclubshopping.com/testkits.html#2


I hope the information provided is helpful!

Best regards, 
Bobbie7

5 stars Accepted and rated by miro on Mon 18 Jan 2010 - 8:56 pm UTC:

Thanks!

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