Aquasana Review, Is Aquasana Non-Toxic?
Aquasana averages 95 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 10 Aquasana products graded as of October 2026, and all 10 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Aquasana grades Excellent on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
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- polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Heavy metals
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Does Aquasana have PFAS, by category
Which Aquasana products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- Carbon and ion-exchange resin filter media; plastic housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in stagnant filter media. Carbon and resin filters are nutrient sources for bacteria if…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Carbon/KDF filtration media, plastic housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Cartridge media degradation and bypass. Carbon media can crack or channel if exposed to freezing temperatures…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Polypropylene showerhead body, activated carbon/KDF-55 filter media
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in filter cartridge. All shower filters are prone to microbial colonization if cartridges…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Activated carbon and ion-exchange resin filters
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth if unmaintained. Activated carbon can harbor bacteria if filter cartridges are not replaced…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Activated carbon and ion exchange resin filters
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in filter cartridge (unmaintained use). If cartridge is not replaced on schedule, saturated…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- activated carbon filter, plastic housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in filter media and housing. Activated carbon, if not replaced on schedule or if pitcher…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Reverse osmosis membrane, activated carbon, polyethylene/polypropylene housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Activated carbon dust or particulate ingestion. New activated carbon cartridges may release fine black powder…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Activated carbon filter media, ABS plastic housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Activated carbon dust or particle shedding. New or poorly rinsed carbon cartridges may shed fine black…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Aquasana
Under Sink Water Filter 2-Stage Filtration Reduces up to 99.99% of Pfas
- Activated carbon, ion exchange resin cartridges
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth if unmaintained. Saturated or overdue cartridges create warm, moist environments favorable…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Aquasana
Kitchen | Aquasana Clean Water Countertop Machine No Filter Used | Color: Black/Silver | Size: Os
- activated carbon and other filter media, plastic housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in filter media and housing. Activated carbon and ion-exchange resins can support microbial…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Aquasana sells
- glass bottles, sodium dichloroisocyanurate treatment chemical
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Chemical overdose or misuse
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Stainless steel housing and spigot
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth and biofilm if filters not replaced
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Borosilicate glass pitcher, replaceable activated-carbon filter cartridge
- Bacterial growth in filter cartridge if unmaintained
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Aquasana and PFAS, common questions
- Does Aquasana have PFAS?
- Aquasana averages 95 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 10 Aquasana products graded as of October 2026, and all 10 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Aquasana non-toxic?
- Aquasana 3-Stage Max Flow Under Counter Water Filter System is the highest-graded Aquasana product we have scored, at 95/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Aquasana products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Aquasana products we have scored are Aquasana 3-Stage Max Flow Under Counter Water Filter System, Aquasana AQ-4100NSH Premium Shower Filter, Aquasana AQ-4105 Showerhead Filter System with Handheld Wand. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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