AO Smith High-Efficiency Reverse Osmosis

Scout's Pick
94 Excellent
View on Amazon
Verified Amazon match

Summary

AO Smith High-Efficiency Reverse Osmosis scores 94/100 for water filtration performance. 12 contaminants effectively filtered.

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 12
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Sink Filters

Key ingredients 14

Lead
Good

Reduction of up to 99%. Lead is a heavy metal that can cause serious health issues, especially in children.

See more about Lead →
Fluoride
Good

Reduction of up to 99%. Fluoride can contribute to dental and skeletal issues when consumed in excess.

See more about Fluoride →
Chlorine
Good

Reduction of up to 99%. Chlorine is commonly used in water treatment but can produce harmful byproducts.

See more about Chlorine →
Chloramine
Good

Estimated reduction of over 60%. Chloramine can cause skin irritation and is less effective than chlorine in disinfection.

See more about Chloramine →
Mercury
Good

Reduction of up to 99%. Mercury is toxic and can lead to neurological damage.

See more about Mercury →
Pesticides
Good

Estimated reduction of over 60%. Pesticides can contaminate drinking water and pose health risks.

See more about Pesticides →
Pharmaceuticals
Good

Estimated reduction of over 60%. Pharmaceuticals in water can disrupt ecosystems and human health.

See more about Pharmaceuticals →
VOCs
Good

Estimated reduction of over 60%. Volatile organic compounds can cause health issues and affect air quality.

See more about VOCs →
Microbiologicals
Good

Reduction of up to 99%. Microbiological contaminants can cause serious infections and illnesses.

See more about Microbiologicals →
Asbestos
Good

Reduction of up to 99%. Asbestos fibers can lead to lung disease and cancer.

See more about Asbestos →
Nitrates
Neutral

Estimated reduction of 20-60%. Nitrates can cause health issues, especially in infants.

See more about Nitrates →
Microplastics
Good

Estimated reduction of over 60%. Microplastics can accumulate in the food chain and pose health risks.

See more about Microplastics →
Trihalomethanes
Good

Estimated reduction of over 60%. These byproducts can cause cancer and other health issues.

See more about Trihalomethanes →
Nanoplastics
Neutral

No tests. The presence of nanoplastics in water is a growing concern, but specific reduction data is not available.

See more about Nanoplastics →

Get the full breakdown in the Scout app

Scan any product to see lab results, healthy alternatives, and your personalized analysis.

Download on theApp Store