The Zerowater options on Amazon is pretty ok. Just a wee more expensive than the faucets based ones, and it does get the TDS a bit low for my liking (that's another seperate story, not a biggie anyway) but it's pretty ok.
Anyway since you brought up Chromium, not really a big issue vs Lead. There is no real safe levels for lead exposure, though WHO pegged it at 10ppm for water. Over here in SG probably Chromium probably gets into our diets via boiling in stainless steel kettles etc, but really super low concentrations.
Actually for adults ingestion of lead via oral route, i don't think we'd see much of an issue with those researched levels. The issue is really for pregnant women, kids....coz over there lies the biggest effect.
However like i said, i'd be hard pressed if someone asks "can you see the effects of chronic ultra low level lead ingestion then?". Coz how do you prove that 2-4 IQ points drop? And even then does it translate to something tangible in real life....academic results? $$$ earnings? It's Impossible to prove.
So....it's something like eating bak kwa, chao tar chicken wings, smoking...someone sure would quote that eg of his granduncle who is age 88 and been smoking for 70 years.
For all you know, there are toddlers who started smoking in other countries.
actually I used instapure F8 before.
there's no filtration at all. the TDS remain the same before and after filter.
I changed to a new filter and it remain the same.
Lol... are you sure got the machine at home ? Don't throw face.child lock button only for hot water. why need lock for cold water?
geez didn't know the TDS is just 1 part of checking the quality of the water.
my impression is that the chlorine in the water is good enough to kill the bacteria, hence boiling is not even necessary.
my filtered water by Zerowater in fact taste quite good.
after trying Zerowater, I can't stand the taste of tap water, even boiled 1.
so wuss, thou not important, may I ask what is the TDS reading for your filtered water?
I'm not sure whether I would be disappointed with the taste after I switched to these canister filter.
I work in an industrial area and my water has been crazily bad. Got a kettle in my office and even after I boil it, the water is brownish. It is damn obvious. Dont know if its either lead or rust. I see already also dont dare drink. Wanted to install a tap filter but many are pricey and I dont want china ones also. Then my friend intro me this brand called Filtech, Singapore brand. Bought their tap filter for $39.90 and replacement only $14.90 per few months. Now water looks so much better and taste nicer also dont know why. Those looking for affordable filters can check them out.
filtech.com.sg
Let me know if u interested. I got discount, can get both the filtration system + dispenser below 1k.
this 10" filter cartridge on Amazon is Amazon free ship eligible.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AOKJDLI/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Anyone use water filter system at home?
Those that install at the tap or in a water pitcher?
I use a water pitcher type filter for drinking.