You can get an under sink reverse osmosis system for about 200 bucks. Super easy to install. Removes everything.

A few things:

1. Buying reverse osmosis water from Natural Groceries, Hy-Vee, etc is a good option. Long run, an undersink option is probably what you'd want to do.

2. We use a ZeroWater filter at home, mostly just for taste. It should remove lead. It is also the only thing that I've found that renders Coralville water drinkable (again, a matter of taste).

3. Lead in drinking water is not great but also can be mitigated cheaply. The most likely source of lead in your drinking water should be a lead service pipe or lead-containing solder on the service line. These should be coated with a mineral buildup that keeps the water from directly contacting the lead. Disruption to the service line can damage this barrier, which is a concern. However, even if there is exposed lead in the service line, the lead is relatively easily mitigated by flushing the line before taking water. Turn on your tap and let it run full blast for 30+ seconds to flush the line. After that time, you should mostly be getting water straight from the main (e.g., lead free) that doesn't spend enough time in contact with the exposed lead to pick up any contamination. At that point, the water that you take out of the tap should be functionally the same as it comes out of the city water plant.

4. Not on your list but as an owner of an old house, I worry more about lead paint on doors/windows than I do about lead in the drinking water.

I’ve been using Clearly Filtered and honestly it’s been great. Super easy and it takes out lead, which is what I was most worried about. Definitely worth it while you’re figuring out the bigger stuff. Hope this helps you. 🙂

Natural Grocers has reverse osmosis water for 35 cents a gallon.

Contact the Water Division to have your water tested for lead. To give you some reassurance, even if your service line (what connects your home to the water main under the street/sidewalk) is lead or lead contaminated, the ICWD puts out water that is slightly scaling instead of corrosive. So unless you've had a service leak repaired (during which the contractor typically cuts theough the layer of calcium carbonate / scale lining the pipes), the risk should be minimal (again, ask for it to be tested anyway). If you are concerned you could also flush your lines for a few minutes before you use the water first thing in the morning (either from a hose bib or bathtub).

If your water does test positive for lead, there are plenty of options depending on your price point. I think Britta makes a filter for under $50 (though keep in mind you'll also have to replace the filter as it ages).

We have lead in our water. And we use it to water a dozen little kids. We use a fancy filter that lasts forever.

Simpure is the brand.

Zero water pitchers/filters.

You should double check the lead thing though. That’s pretty serious business.

I like the RO systems by apec water. I install those everywhere I live.

Woah, too good for lead? Look at Mr Bigshot over here

Reverse Osmosis systems remove most lead (and other undesirable stuff) from drinking water.

For sinks and showers, you should call a water treatment company to give you an estimate for a filter. You might also consider paying for re-piping, and just remove the lead pipes completely. There might even be state or federal rebate opportunities to replace lead pipes.

Sellers of the Pentair brand of this cartridge do not disclose the manufacturer part number making it near impossible to shop out, even on the Pentair website, however, after much searching, I found the Harmsco brand part #HAC-BB-20W that is a 4.5" diameter x 20" long cartridge that is installed into what is called a 20" Big Blue housing. The challenge that you will have with this set up is (1) monitoring the lead removal (there are some lead test SWABS that are very effective and low cost online) (2) the cost of replacing these frequently. Since 99+ % of your water goes down the drain, you would be treating all of that vs. at the point of use/single faucet which would be much more cost effective for drinking water. I would say that the exposure to lead by simply brushing your teeth would be minimal. Suggestion: Keep a glass or small picture of treated water in the bathroom for rinsing your mouth after brushing.

How about the truth? Lead can be derived from many circumstances. The best way to accomplish this is to have a complete water analysis. When was your home built, type of plumbing, and so on. Let's establish what you need... then give the solution.

I too would like to know.

Pioneer lead system. You have to find a dealer in your area but it is a lead cartridge compressed carbon whole home filter nsf rated for lead.

Technically it isn't "NSF approved".

Read the description carefully: "The filter is certified to NSF/ANSI Standards through Envirotek Laboratories and uses NSF/FDA approved materials."

Can I ask what you’re wanting a water filter for? Everyday use? Emergency use? For a group? For a few people? For an individual?

I stock several filters for redundancy as well as to have for different situations.

Go bag/solo use: sawyer squeeze (not the mini one) and regular lifestraw as a backup

Home/family/neighbors use: lifestraw mission with spare filter and gravity bag

Everyday use at home: brita filter pitcher, our local water is pretty good so we’re just wanting to improve the taste

Is there any reason no one has suggested reverse osmosis yet? I have it on every faucet I drink from.

I ordered one and am now returning it because it didn't actually filter the water. Water ran through it like it wasn't even there and tasted exactly like the tap. We have metal issues in our area, and I noticed I feel nauseous if I drink tap water that isn't filtered, which is the reaction I had when trying this filter.

I use to have the PUR filter that attaches to the faucet. It was good because it was practical for cooking, had an indicator light for changing, and never had to fill a pitcher.

I kind of remember there being lead specific filters and regular filters, but I could be wrong. It was clearly marked either way.

https://www.amazon.com/PUR-PFM400H-Chrome-Horizontal-MineralClear/dp/B01I3D6DZ6

Apparently Brita has a filter now, that they claim filters lead. I haven't used it though, but it looks like you can get a pitcher and filter set for $40.

Edited to add: I don't know anything about Zero Water, but PWSA has coupons.

I had the same worry, I have two young children and did NOT want to risk any lead. You have to be careful here, a lot of manufacturers make claims about lead removal that have not been independently tested. What you’re looking for is NSF 42 and 53 certification, and if you search for it there is a NSF-published list that lists all the manufactures that have passed. Personally I went with “Filtrete 3US-MAX-S01 Maximum Under Sink Water Filtration System” on Amazon

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Zero water is a good gravity filter option that is certified to remove lead. Some (but not all) brita filters remove lead.

Reverse osmosis, brita filter/ activated carbon filters. And water distillation (water to steam then into water)

Are they allowed to give you water that has lead in it? Isn’t that dangerous?

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https://www.brita.com/products/longlast-plus-replacement-filters/

Not tried it personally, but it says 99% lead filteation and it is $17

I would like to know this too. I use a britta filter at the minute but I want to swap it for something that isn’t plastic

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The city gave me a water filter pitcher, fancy- shmancy, that filters lead.

Maybe yours is on the way?

Given your results the city should’ve sent you a water pitcher with filters. I do know the city is trying to replace a lot of water lines to try to eliminate the lead so hopefully that will help.

You can get a Brita zero water filter. It's the blue one. It will fit in the older Brita pitcher. Target carries them

I installed an under sink filter. If you go the filter route, make sure you read the fine print and find one that has actually been certified for lead. Not all are. Ideally independently tested.

Otherwise, I don't do anything special. I only drink and cook with water out of the filtered tap. If I run hot water out of that tap, I run cold for a few seconds afterward (per filter manufacturer instructions). I don't drink or cook the hot water from the sink. An electric kettle heats cold water quickly and is a good investment if you don't want to wait long for hot water that's safe to consume.

As far as washing dishes, clothes, myself, brushing teeth, etc, I don't really worry about it. Any trace amount of lead in the water is going to end up being a tiny amount potentially consumed when doing those activities. If you have a child, it might be worth considering brushing teeth only from the filtered water and giving all dishes a filtered water rinse after washing.

I think the Elite is the only Brita that filters lead so that’s the one we use.

Hey buddy—what city is this so I make sure to not move there? I’m trying to find info about how to filter my old lead out old city pipes but seems like you goddamn it much worse. Good luck.

so bad! I use a shower filter I got from Amazon, the brand is Captain Eco, super affordable and I am happy with the results.