A cheap big housing for sediment and chlorine taste on city water. Filter costs add up because each one lasts only three months.

Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros

Cons

The carbon filter lasts only about 3 months or 15,000 gallons
No published flow rating or warranty
A single stage does sediment and chlorine in one filter, so grit shortens its life

How it scores

The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its build. How we rank explains each one.

Specifications

Filtration
Model number	GXWH60T
Capacity	15,000 gallons
Replacement filters or media	$50.99
Running cost	$3.40 per 1,000 gal
Stages	1
Chloramine	No
PFAS	No
Build
Ports	1 in
UV stage	No

A tidy, frame mounted three stage system for city water with some grit. Its certification claim is vague.

$469.99

$0.96 per 1,000 gal15 gpm100,000 gal

For homes worried about lead pipes or with chloramine treated water. The lead claim is not certified, so test the water if lead is the main concern.

$230.99

$2.44 per 1,000 gal15 gpm50,000 gal

The best value of Express Water’s three stage systems, for hard city water with old pipes. Its claims aren’t certified.

$443.14

$1.78 per 1,000 gal15 gpm100,000 gal