Fluoride Water Filters
How to Remove Fluoride from Drinking Water
Fluoride is added to most US municipal water systems in the form of sodium fluoride, fluorosilicic acid, or sodium fluorosilicate in levels up to 1 ppm to prevent tooth decay. Over 4 ppm is considered unsafe and can damage teeth, wearing away the enamal. In recent years, some health professionals and scientists have questioned the safety of any amount of fluoride added to drinking water, however the majority find it safe and effective. Sodium fluoride is a bi-product of the aluminum industry. Fluoride is also naturally occuring and found in well water, and low levels in many foods (fish, meat, fruits and vegetables). Most municipal water systems add fluorosilicic acid (or hydrofluorosilicic acid) to the water, up to 1.4 ppm. In some states, like California, fluoride is naturally occuring and they add hydrofluorosilicic acid to reach the required level. In Los Angeles, they have 0.6 ppm naturally occuring fluoride and add 0.3 ppm to for a total of 0.9 ppm. Our fluoride water filter cartridge using aluminum oxide will remove up to 90 percent fluorde from your drinking water.
For those who are chemical sensitive, or want to remove fluoride, we offer several countertop & under-counter fluoride water filters that also filter other contaminants including lead, arsenic, THMs, VOCs, bacteria, nitrate, sodium, chloramines, sediment and cysts (cryptosporidium).
Methods to Remove Fluoride from Drinking Water
Activated alumina cartridges**and reverse osmosis membrane filtration systems are the two effective methods for removing fluoride from drinking water. Both can remove 80 to 90 percent of the fluoride. A third method uses a special carbon made from animal bones called Bone Char. However, it's not as effective as aluminum oxide or reverse osmosis and appears to remove only 50 to 60 percent of the fluoride. We are now offering bone char carbon GAC cartridges as an alternative to activated alumina.
If you search on the terms "fluoride removal" at the US Environmental Protection Agency site, .epa.gov, you will find several articles on removing fluoride. The accepted and most effective method is using aluminum oxide. Also, the process to remove fluoride from water was patented in 1936 by Harry. V. Churchill a chemist from Alcoa in New Kensington, PA: "Removal of fluorine from water", US Patent 2,059,553; filed October 2, 1933; granted November. 3, 1936 (using activated alumina). Referenced from fluoride-history.de/p-defluorid.htm#Churchill-2. For the history of fluoride see fluoride-history.de/.
Activated alumina, or aluminum oxide, is a naturally occuring incorganic compound that is chemically inert and non-toxic. It's also known as corundum, a form of aluminum oxide in crystalline form. Rubies and sapphires are prescious gem forms of corundum. Aluminum oxide (alumina) is a ceramic material that can be used as an insulator. It's also used a desiccant to absorb gases and odors, and it does a great job removing fluoride from water. For more information click to see the Aluminum Oxide article at Wikipedia.
New Whole House Fluoride Water Filter-on Sale for $699.95 (retail $999.95). KDF & COCONUT SHELL CARBON GAC for Filtering at 6 GPM Municipal Water up to 200,000 gallon capacity -- about 2 years
Model WH-1-F. Fluoride and chlorine whole house water filter for 95% chlorine removal up to 60 percent fluoride reduction at up to 6 gallons per minute. Includes a 1 micron sediment/cyst pre-filter in a big blue housing (7.25"x14") and a 7"x35" fiberglass main tank made by Structural Fibers. Both have 1" female pipe thread inlet and outlet. A licensed plumber should be installing this system.Uses a special bone char carbon for reducing fluoride HA2-Supra-L high-calcium carbon. This whole house water filter is designed for municipal water with chlorine and fluoride. Approximately 200,000 gallons at 1 ppm fluoride and 1 ppm chlorine (2 years). Sale $699.95 [Suggested Retail Price: $999.95] with FREE shipping. ORDER NOW! VIEW CART/CHECKOUT
MEDIA REPLACEMENT WH-1-F: KDF/GAC and HA2-Supra-L carbon bone char refill media kit for our whole house fluoride filter main tank.--$389.95 with free shipping. ORDER NOW! VIEW CART/CHECKOUT
Beware of some competitor filters--they won't remove much fluoride. Countertop fluoride filters using a diverter with a button (plunger) to send water to the filter may not allow 0.5 gallons per minute flow rate required to remove fluoride. These diveters are usually spring loaded and when the water is slowed to the proper rate (0.5 gpm), the button springs back shutting the water to the filter. We solved the problem by using a manual diverter that does not shut off with low water flow. See fluoride filter specifications. Also, beware of cartridges that contain 3 or more stages (like carbon and KDF or softener resin) with the fluoride filtration media. The amount of fluoride media within the cartridge does not allow enough contact time with the water and may not remove much fluoride. Multi-stage cartridges may only work for one month or less of fluoride reduction. Our fluoride removal cartridges contain only fluoride filtration media removing a high percentage for at least a year. In a dual system, this leaves the KDF/GAC cartridge to remove other contaminants.
Fluoride Water Filters from $94.95
Model CT-F: Single Countertop Fluoride Water Filter. Uses activated alumina to reduce fluoride up to 90 percent. Note: does NOT remove chlorine or other contaminants. Will remove fluoride for approximately a year at 1 ppm (typical for municipal water). Replace with Filter FL--$44.95. Will also remove inorganic arsenic. A diverter valve replaces the aerator on your faucet (now a more durable, long lasting, valve) - water is sent through the filter and out its own spout; a long reach lead free spout allowing for placement flexibility on your countertop. 12" high, 5" diameter. 5 year prorated warranty on housing. Suggested Retail $175. Sale Price: $94.95. ORDER NOW! VIEW CART/CHECKOUT. For chlorine removal and improved taste, order our CTD-F below.
New! Model CT-FB using bone char carbon GAC to reduce fluoride up to 60 percent.
Filter may have either a metal or plastic base
Model CTD-F. Double Countertop Fluoride Water Filter with KDF/GAC (coconut shell) and Fluoride Pre-filter--sale $179.95 with free shipping-compare to the * Mercola ® fluoride filter (Pure & Clear Filter--not available) was $197. This countertop filter uses a fluoride removal cartridge with activated alumina (one of the best ways to remove fluoride) and our KDF/GAC cartridge for improved taste and contaminant removal. This system removes fluoride, chlorine, heavy metals (lead, arsenic), pesticides and more (see What's KDF). Requires a flow rate of 0.5 gpm or less to effectively remove the fluoride. A diverter valve*** replaces the aerator on your faucet (now a new more durable, long lasting, valve) - water is sent through the filter and out its own spout; a long reach lead free spout allowing for placement flexibility on your countertop. Includes chlorine test strips to verify when it's time to replace cartridge. 12" high, 5" diameter. 3 year prorated warranty on KDF/GAC cartridge, 5 year prorated on housings. Suggested Retail - $259, our sale $179.95 with our 3 year KDF/GAC cartridge plus free shipping (continental US only). ORDER NOW! VIEW CART/CHECKOUT. Click for Installation Instructions.
New! Model CTD-FB using bone char carbon GAC to reduce fluoride from 40 to 50 percent. Same as above CTD-F. Suggested Retail - $259, ourprice $179.95 with our 3 year KDF/GAC cartridge plus free shipping (continental US only). ORDER NOW! VIEW CART/CHECKOUT.
Model UC-F: Single Under-counter Fluoride Water Filter. Activated alumina is used to reduce fluoride up to 90 percent (see specifications). Will remove fluoride for approximately on year at 1 ppm (typical for municipal water). Note: this filter will NOT remove chlorine or other contaminants. Replace with Filter FL--$44.95. Includes standard faucet, tubing and water line hook up. 12" high, 5" diameter. 5 year prorated warranty on housing. Suggested Retail $189. Sale Price: $114.95--plus shipping. ORDER NOW! VIEW CART/CHECKOUT. For chlorine removal and improved taste, ordering our UCD-F below.
Under-counter fluoride water filters
Model UCD-F. This dual-cartridge under-counter filter uses a fluoride removal cartridge with activated alumina to effectively remove fluoride, for approximately one year. The second cartridge is our 12,000 gallon capacity KDF/GAC filter with coconut shell GAC (for improved taste and contaminant removal). It removes chlorine, heavy metals, pesticides and more (see What's KDF). The filter requires a flow rate of 0.5 gpm or less to effectively remove fluoride. Includes chlorine test strips to verify when it's time to replace the KDF/GAC cartridge. Includes standard faucet, tubing and water line hook up. 12" tall, 10" wide, 5" deep. 3 year prorated warranty on KDF/GAC cartridge, 5 year prorated on housings. [NSF-53 Standard Test Results] Suggested Retail - $305.00, Sale Price -$199.95 now $189.95 plus free shipping (continental US only). ORDER NOW! VIEW CART/CHECKOUT. Click for Installation Instructions. Click to upgrade to any of our Designer Faucets from $29.95.
New! Model UCD-FB using bone char carbon GAC to reduce fluoride from 40 to 50 percent. Same as above UCD-F. Suggested Retail - $259, our price $189.95 with our 3 year KDF/GAC cartridge plus free shipping (continental US only). ORDER NOW! VIEW CART/CHECKOUT.
UCT-C-F. Triple Under-counter fluoride water filter with a Doulton Sterasyl ceramic pre-filter, a KDF/GAC Filter and a Fluoride Removal Filter with standard faucet. 14" tall x 15" wide x 5" deep. Suggested Retail - $451.95, Sale Price - $299.95 plus free shipping (continental US only). ORDER NOW! VIEW CART/CHECKOUT. Click to upgrade to any of our Designer Faucet.
Model UCT-C-FB using bone char carbon GAC to reduce fluoride from 40 to 60 percent. Same as above UCT-C-F-- $299.95 with our 3 year KDF/GAC cartridge plus free shipping (continental US only). ORDER NOW! VIEW CART/CHECKOUT.
CTT-CH-F: Triple Countertop Water Filter, KDF/GAC, Specialized Carbon GAC (high chloramines), Fluoride Filter--$299.95 (free shipping) ORDER NOW! VIEW CART/CHECKOUT.
Model CTT-CH-FB triple countertop filter using bone char carbon GAC to reduce fluoride. Same as above CTT-CH-F.-$299.95 (free shipping) ORDER NOW! VIEW CART/CHECKOUT.
Model UCT-CH-F: Triple Under-counter Water Filter, KDF/GAC, Specialized Carbon GAC (high chloramines), Fluoride Filter--$299.95 (free shipping). ORDER NOW! VIEW CART/CHECKOUT. Click to upgrade to any of our Designer Faucets.
Model UCT-CH-FB using bone char carbon GAC to reduce fluoride up to 60 percent. Same as above UCT-CH-F-- $299.95 with our 3 year KDF/GAC cartridge plus free shipping (continental US only). ORDER NOW! VIEW CART/CHECKOUT.
Fluoride Water Filters Replacement Cartridge***
Filter FL. FLUORIDE REMOVAL CARTRIDGE***. Contains fine-mesh pre-conditioned Activated Alumina to reduce fluorides below 0.5 ppm. Its capacity is up to 11,000 ppm with effluent levels below 0.2 ppm from 10 ppm feed (approximately 2750 gallons at 1 ppm fluoride). Note: high pH and high bicarbonate levels reduce the capacity - above 100 ppm bicarbonate, reduce by 50%; above 200 ppm, reduce by 75%. Also effectively removes arsenic. Average life is one year for municipal water systems. Suggested Retail - $69.00, Sale Price - $44.95. ORDER NOW! VIEW CART/CHECKOUT.
Filter FL-BC. Fluoride reduction cartridge using bone char GAC carbon. From 40 to 50 percent reduction. Replace yearly. Suggested Retail - $69.00, Sale - $44.95. ORDER NOW! VIEW CART/CHECKOUT
Compare Fluoride Water Filters
| Double Counter KFG/GAC +Fluoride | Double Under-counter KDF/GAC + Fluoride | KDF/GAC Replacement | Fluoride Cartridge Replace-ment | Replace- |
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| Water Exchange | $179.95 free shipping | $189.95 free shipping | $42.95 (12,000 gallons, 3 year) | $44.95 (3,000 gallons, 1 year) | $0.017 to $0.02 |
| * Mercola ® Countertop Fluoride Filter--now out of stock | $197 Not available | Not available | $57 (I year) | $52 (1 year) | $0.06 |
| Comp-etitor # 2 | $275 free shiping | $289 free shipping | $49.95 (10,000 gallons, 1 year) | $69.95 (1 year) | $0.07 plus |
Fluoride Pre-Filters
Fluoride Pre-Filter Kit for your Countertop and Under-counter KDF/GAC filter system (note: housing may be solid white or clear as pictured)
CT-FL KIT--This kit will allow you to add a fluoride pre-filter to your existing countertop filter system. Requires a KDF/GAC cartridge as a second filter (will not work with a carbon filter system). It includes a standard countertop housing with a fluoride cartridge, two 1/4" quick connect fittings (one already installed in the pre-filter housing) and 1/4" tubing to connect the pre-filter to your countertop KDF/GAC filter. 12" high, 5" diameter, 5 year prorated warranty on housing. Suggested Retail - $159, Sale Price - $109.95. ORDER NOW! VIEW CART/CHECKOUT.
UC-FL-KIT. This kit will allow you to add a fluoride removal filter to any under-counter filter system. It uses a standard under-counter housing with bracket you can place under your sink next to your existing under-counter filter system. The pre-filter includes the fluoride removal cartridge, two 1/4" quick connect fittings and 1/4" tubing to connect the new housing to your under-counter system. 12" high, 5" diameter, 5 year prorated warranty on housing. Suggested Retail - $159, Sale Price - $109.95. ORDER NOW! VIEW CART/CHECKOUT.
(Reverse osmosis filters will also remove fluoride)
***Important: Countertop Connection Note. Some faucets are non-standard and will not accept our diverter valve, like certain Moen models or faucets with a hose sprayer that pulls out of the tip of the spigot. If your faucet is non-standard, but you order our filter, you may return the filter within the 30-day period, but you will be responsible for the 15 percent restocking fee. If you are not sure if our diverter will connect to your faucet, please call before you order to save added expense if you must return the filter.
*Mercola is a registered trademark of Joseph Mercola
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** Note, the fluoride removal cartridge (activated alumina) can add a metallic taste to the water, but it subsides after a few weeks. However, it is chemically inert and non-toxic.
