For families who want a certified tank RO system with more output and a faster pour than entry models, at a low price.
Amazon $199.99
For buyers who want a certified, low-maintenance tank RO system with long-lasting filters.
- 90 gallons a dayOutput
- $73 a yearFilters
- YesNSF/ANSI 58
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- US-made filters last a year between changes, so upkeep is low
- Certified to NSF/ANSI 58 by WQA
- Needs no outlet under the sink
- APEC does not publish a drain ratio
- The tank takes up much of the cabinet
- Costs more than APEC’s Essence models with similar output
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | RO-90 |
|---|---|
| Filtration | |
| Output | 90 gallons a day |
| Stages | 5 |
| Remineralization | No |
| NSF/ANSI 58 | Yes |
| Other certifications | NSF/ANSI 372 |
| Replacement filters | $73 a year |
| Build | |
| Tank | 4 gal |
| Booster pump | No |
| Smart faucet | No |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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