Most of us assume our tap water is clean. But if you’re relying on a basic filter (or no filter at all), there’s a good chance your water contains more toxins than you’d expect.
Municipal tap water across the US can contain chlorine, fluoride, lead, PFAS (so-called “forever chemicals”), and microplastics. Since we can’t see or taste most of these contaminants, it’s easy to assume everything is fine.
Our editors have been researching home water purification systems that go beyond basic filtration. One name that keeps coming up is Cloud RO, an advanced reverse osmosis (RO) system (costs $599) that removes contaminants and restores beneficial minerals for cleaner, safer, better-tasting water.
Before diving into the solution, here are three red flags that your water may need Cloud RO:
🚩 You’re Still Buying Bottled Water
The average American household spends hundreds of dollars per year on bottled water.
The average family of four spends over $3,000 a year on bottled water.* But plastic bottles also raise concerns, including microplastics that can leach into the water. Cloud RO costs $599 upfront and around $200 a year in filter replacements – meaning it pays for itself in under three months, and could save you over $13,000 across five years.
Cloud RO uses a 2.8-gallon purified water tank that stores filtered water and delivers it instantly whenever you need it. It’s easy to install, requires no power outlet under the sink, and can be connected to a dedicated faucet, your fridge, or ice maker – making it one of the most versatile RO setups available.
🚩 You Have Concerns About PFAS, Lead, or Microplastics in Your Water
Long-term exposure to these contaminants is associated with a range of health concerns, and many municipalities are only beginning to address the problem.
Cloud RO removes 100% of aluminum, copper, manganese, molybdenum, and strontium, and scores 99/100 for other health-related contaminants.
Most standard RO systems strip water down, leaving it tasting flat. Cloud adds healthy minerals back, raising the pH to around 8-9 – so your water isn’t just cleaner, it’s more refreshing and better balanced.
🚩 You’re Using a Basic Filter That May Not Be Doing Enough
Pitcher filters and basic under-sink systems can improve taste and reduce chlorine, but they aren’t designed to remove dissolved contaminants like PFAS, heavy metals, fluoride, or microplastics.
Reverse osmosis systems push water through a semi-permeable membrane, removing the vast majority of dissolved solids and harmful impurities.
Cloud removes 15x more contaminants than the leading pitcher filter. And unlike other tankless systems that rush water through the membrane in real time, Cloud’s tank allows water more contact time with the RO membrane – meaning contaminants are removed more thoroughly, not just more conveniently.
How To Get Cleaner Water At Home
Reverse osmosis is widely considered the gold standard for home water purification, and Cloud RO is one of the most complete systems available.
Here’s what sets it apart:
- Removes 100% of tested heavy metals, including aluminum and copper
- Eliminates PFAS, fluoride, chlorine, and microplastics
- Remineralizes water for better taste and alkaline pH
- Full NSF certification (the most trusted standard in water filtration)
- Runs on a battery (no outlet needed under the sink)
- Stainless steel, lead-free faucet included
- Can connect to your fridge and ice maker as well
- Smart app monitors filter life and system performance in real time
- Efficient 1:1 water waste ratio – more economical than most RO systems on the market
The Bottom Line
If you’re spending money on bottled water, relying on a basic filter, or have concerns about what’s in your tap water, it may be time to upgrade.
Cloud RO offers a comprehensive, easy-to-install solution that doesn’t just filter your water – it purifies it. Clean water shouldn’t be something you have to think twice about.
*https://home.howstuffworks.com/save-money-with-water-filter.htm