The second stage filter is your Activated Carbon Block. The ACB Filter captures Chlorine, Total Organic Carbon (TOC), Pharmaceuticals, Turbidity, and Chemicals causing bad tastes and odors. This stage focuses on taste and drinkability of your water and filtering chemicals.

Reduces up to 99% of 89 harmful contaminants including lead, mercury, asbestos, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, chlorine, microplastics and more. Claryum filtration reduces harmful contaminants – those you can see, smell and taste, and those you can't – for optimally clean water.

We recommend the Aquasana AQ-5200 because its certifications are among the best of any system we've found; they include (like the rest of our picks here) chlorine, lead, mercury, PFAS, multiple pesticides, and microplastics.

the USA Aquasana is based in Austin, Texas, and its filtration systems are proudly engineered and assembled in the USA.

2 Stages of Powerful Water Filtration Removes Dirt, Rust, Sand, Dust, Silt, and other particles from water down to 5 microns. This protects your plumbing & appliances and extends the life of the carbon filters.

Two-stage filters are typically more affordable than their three-stage counterparts and are easier to install and maintain. However, they're not as effective at removing contaminants from your water. A three-stage filter is a better choice if you're looking for the highest level of filtration possible.

Claryum® 2-Stage: Replace every 6 months or 500 gallons. Claryum® 3-Stage: Replace every 6 months or 600 gallons. Claryum® 3-Stage Max Flow: Replace every 6 months or 800 gallons.

Description. Claryum Direct Connect is Aquasana's easy to install, fast-flowing water filter that connects directly to your existing faucet for instant access to clean, healthy water for 784 gallons or up to 6 months.

Aquasana Home Water Filtration products are manufactured by Sun Water Systems, Inc. in Haltom City, Texas.

The Best Aquasana Water Filters

1. Aquasana Whole House Water Filter System w/ Salt-Free Conditioner.
2. Aquasana AQ-5300+.
3. Aquasana OptimH2O Reverse Osmosis Under Sink Water Filter System.
4. Aquasana AQ-4100 Deluxe Shower Water Filter System with Adjustable Showerhead.

A. O.Smith On August 8, 2016, A. O. Smith, acquired Austin-based water filtration company Aquasana (previously known as Sun Water Systems) from L' Catterton for $87 Million.

An American water experts brand under Sun Water Inc., Aquasana was founded in 1997, holds 26 patents worldwide and its products are certified by NSF.

The 2-stage filter elements used for lubricating oil filtration in wind turbines are a combination of depth filter (1st filter stage – glass fi- bre) and surface filter (2nd filter stage – wire mesh). The direction of flow through the 2-stage filter element is from the outside to the inside.

It is considered to be excellent for the removal of turbidity, organic matter, and many other impurities. However, dissolved solids are partially removed by this process. The dual media filter technology is used in various water treatment plants.

Signs as Clear as Water That Your Water Is No Longer Clear

1. Your Water Smells Strange.
2. Your Water Tastes Strange.
3. Your Water Flow Rate Is Dropping.
4. Your Water Takes a Long Time to Filter.
5. Your Water Has Floaty Bits or Black Mold.
6. Your Water Feels Slippery.
7. Your Water Filter Is Heavily Used.

When it comes to your post-filter, Aquasana uses the same 10" Post-Filter across all of our whole house systems and these should be replaced every 6 months. Lastly, if you have any add-ons to your whole house system, like a UV light or water conditioner, don't forget those need maintenance too.