Record WT-0019 ยท Last verified September 2026
Aquasana Rhino Chloramines Whole House Water Filter
Whole-house filter (city water) by Aquasana. No system-level certification found at NSF, IAPMO, WQA or CSA.

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Scorecard
| Measure | Grade | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Certification evidence | B | Third-party lab report published, but no certification listing |
| 10-year cost | C | $7,324 over 10 years |
| Flow rate | C | 7 gpm rated flow |
| Warranty | B | 10 years on main parts |
| Returns | A | 90 days, no restocking fee |
What it treats
"Certified" means an independent body (NSF, IAPMO, WQA or CSA) lists this system for that contaminant. "Lab tested" means the maker published a third-party lab report. "Maker claim" means neither.
| Contaminant | Evidence | |
|---|---|---|
| Chloramine | Lab tested | Other systems for Chloramine |
| Chlorine | Lab tested | Other systems for Chlorine |
| Sediment | Maker claim | Other systems for Sediment |
No claim made for: PFAS, Lead, Iron, Manganese, Hydrogen sulfide, Hardness, Bacteria, VOCs, Arsenic, Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Uranium.
PFAS evidence: No PFAS claim or certification for this system. Page shows the generic Claryum '78 contaminants' list (incl. PFOA & PFOS), which the WH-1011 PDS does not support (only chloramines and chlorine listed).
Certifications
| Standard | Covers | Scope | Certified by |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSF/ANSI 42 | chloramine, chlorine (free available) | system | tested to (not certified) |
| NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 | Tank materials safety only (WH-1011 and WH-1021 listed). | components | WQA |
| CSA B483.1 | Materials safety and structural integrity only. | components | WQA |
| NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 | Lead content. | components | WQA |
| NSF/ANSI 55 Class B | bacteria and viruses (Class B supplemental disinfection of already-potable water), optional UV add-on only | components | NSF |
Specifications
| Type | Whole-house filter (city water) |
|---|---|
| Technology | Catalytic carbon, Sediment filtration |
| Water source | City water |
| Price | $1,399 to $1,749 |
| Rated flow | 7 gallons per minute |
| Sized for | up to 2.5 bathrooms |
| Capacity | 1,000,000 gallons or 10 years |
| Media | 100% catalytic carbon (both tanks), 20-inch sediment pre-filter, 10-inch post-filter |
| Port size | 1 inch |
| Needs a drain | No |
| Needs power | No |
| DIY install | Yes, with basic plumbing skills |
| Dimensions | tank 11 x 57 in (diameter x height); overall footprint with pre/post-filter housings not stated |
| Warranty | 10-Year Limited Warranty on the tank (lifespan/capacity based); installation kit and filter housings 12 months. |
| Returns | 90-Day 'Pure Satisfaction' Guarantee: full refund of product price within 90 days of order via Return Authorization Code; buyer pays return shipping, return must arrive within 21 days of RAC, direct Aquasana purchases only, install labor not covered. |
10-year cost
| Item | Each | Times in 10 years | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| System purchase | $1,399 | 1 | $1,399 |
| Installation (assumed, professional) | $500 | 1 | $500 |
| 20 in sediment pre-filter, 3-pack (EQ-303-20); price is for 3 cartridges, sold only as a 3-pack | $37 | 59 | $2,182 |
| Low Maintenance 20 in pre-filter (EQ-PRE-204-R), optional upgrade replacing the standard pre-filter | $74 | 19 | $1,406 |
| 10 in post-filter (EQ-PFC.35) | $37 | 19 | $703 |
| Rhino Chloramines replacement tank (WH-1011R) | $1,299 | 0 | $0 |
| UV replacement lamp AQ-UV-300L (only if the optional AQ-UV-SF UV add-on is fitted) | $126 | 9 | $1,134 |
| Total | $7,324 |
Not included because the maker does not sell or price them separately: Pre/post-filter housings (not sold online; replaced through Aquasana Customer Support, price not published). The real 10-year cost will be higher.
Install assumption: $500 for whole-house systems, $150 for under-sink units. Installing it yourself brings the total to $6,824. Try your own numbers in the 10-year cost calculator.
Owner reports
No recurring product-level complaints: only 4 on-site reviews (avg 3.5/5), the one negative saying ammonia is left behind and taste is unchanged. Brand-level, Trustpilot (1.5/5, 172 reviews) and Rhino on-site reviews repeatedly cite leaking plastic fittings and housings, pressure loss over time, slow warranty handling and buyer-paid return shipping on heavy tanks.
Trustpilot: 1.5 from 172 reviews (source).
Sale $1,399, MSRP $2,798 (Max Flow sale $1,749, MSRP $3,498). All prices are the site-wide '50% OFF + FREE LOW MAINTENANCE PRE-FILTER, Limited Time Only!' sale price; the MSRP shown is exactly 2x the sale price on every system and replacement tank checked, so treat the sale price as the real price. The '83% of chloramines' headline is an average: the WH-1011 PDS data table shows chloramine reduction falling to 68.7-75.5% over the last 400,000 gallons of the rated 1,000,000. annualCostUsd = filters plus tank amortized over 10 years at sale prices (WH-1011; Max Flow about $313). On-site ratings: 4/5 (WH-1011), 4.5/5 (WH-1021).
Where we cover it
- Best picks: The best whole house water filters for city water
- Review: Aquasana Rhino review
- Comparison: SpringWell vs Aquasana
- Guide: Chloramine vs chlorine: which is in your tap water and why it matters
Alternatives in the same category
| System | Grade | Price | 10-yr cost | Certified to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpringWell CF1 | B | $1,160 | $2,814 | None |
| Aquasana Rhino WH-1000 (Max Flow WH-1010) | B | $999 | $6,924 | None |
| Kind Water Systems S-500 | C | $1,471 | $3,359 | None |
| Aquasana HealthShield WH-HS | C | $2,099 | $15,209 | NSF/ANSI 53, NSF/ANSI 401, CSA B483.1 |
| SpringWell CSF1 | C | $2,321 | $3,974 | None |
Sources
- aquasana.com/whole-house-water-filters/rhino-chloramines-100365048.html
- aquasana.com/whole-house-water-filters/rhino-chloramines-max-flow-100365052.html
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