Record WT-0054 ยท Last verified September 2026
AquaTru Freestanding Model 1 Hot and Cold Reverse Osmosis Water Purifier
Countertop reverse osmosis by AquaTru. Certified to NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 53, NSF/ANSI 58, NSF/ANSI 401.
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Scorecard
| Measure | Grade | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Certification evidence | A | System certified: NSF/ANSI 42 (IAPMO), NSF/ANSI 53 (IAPMO), NSF/ANSI 58 (IAPMO), NSF/ANSI 401 (IAPMO) |
| 10-year cost | C | $2,628 over 10 years |
| Flow rate | n/a | Single-tap system |
| Warranty | F | 1 years on main parts |
| Returns | B | 30 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | Certified | Other systems for Chlorine |
| Chloramine | Certified | Other systems for Chloramine |
| Sediment | Certified | Other systems for Sediment |
| VOCs | Certified | Other systems for VOCs |
| PFAS | Certified | Other systems for PFAS |
| Copper | Certified | Other systems for Copper |
| Fluoride | Certified | Other systems for Fluoride |
| Lead | Certified | Other systems for Lead |
| Bacteria | Certified | Other systems for Bacteria |
| Arsenic | Certified | Other systems for Arsenic |
| Uranium | Certified | Other systems for Uranium |
| Nitrate | Certified | Other systems for Nitrate |
No claim made for: Iron, Manganese, Hydrogen sulfide, Hardness.
PFAS evidence: Maker: certified to reduce 'PFAS, including PFOA and PFOS'. Verified CERTIFIED for PFOA/PFOS only: IAPMO NSF/ANSI 53 file WC-29362 lists ATFS-1-W for 'VOC, PFOA, PFOS' (600 gal). No other PFAS are listed.
Certifications
| Standard | Covers | Scope | Certified by |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSF/ANSI 42 | chlorine, chloramine, particulate Class I | system | IAPMO |
| NSF/ANSI 53 | VOC (chloroform surrogate), PFOA, PFOS | system | IAPMO |
| NSF/ANSI 58 | TDS, barium, chromium, copper, fluoride, lead, radium 226/228, selenium, cyst, arsenic (pentavalent) up to 50 ppb, uranium, nitrate/nitrite | system | IAPMO |
| NSF/ANSI 401 | meprobamate, phenytoin, atenolol, carbamazepine, TCEP, TCPP, DEET, metolachlor, trimethoprim, ibuprofen, naproxen, estrone, bisphenol A, linuron, nonylphenol, microplastics | system | IAPMO |
| NSF/ANSI 372 | system | none |
Specifications
| Type | Countertop reverse osmosis |
|---|---|
| Technology | Sediment filtration, Activated carbon, Reverse osmosis |
| Water source | City water, Private well |
| Price | $1,699 |
| Capacity | IAPMO NSF 58 listing: 35 gpd daily production rate for ATFS-1-W; filters rated 600 gal (NSF 42/53). Maker: serves 25+ people a day, up to 9.5 gallons per hour hot and cold, cooling 5 gallons per hour. |
| Media | Pre/Carbon filter, sediment and carbon (Classic filter AT2001 per IAPMO), reverse osmosis membrane (AT2005 per IAPMO), VOC carbon filter (AT2003) or Mineral Boost Alkaline VOC filter (AT2004), 304 stainless steel hot and cold tanks |
| Stages | 5 |
| Port size | 3/8 inch or 1/4 inch tap adapter included |
| Needs a drain | Yes |
| Needs power | Yes |
| DIY install | Professional install advised |
| Dimensions | 15 x 12 x 48 in (L x W x H) |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty; AquaTru recommends installation by a licensed plumber to keep it valid. No extended warranty offered for this model on the store. |
| Returns | AquaTru's general 30-day money-back guarantee, but the Model 1 help article says returns are accepted only if unused and uninstalled, with a flat $400 restocking fee on all Model 1 returns. |
10-year cost
| Item | Each | Times in 10 years | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| System purchase | $1,699 | 1 | $1,699 |
| Installation (assumed, none needed) | $0 | 1 | $0 |
| Classic Pre/Carbon Filter, AT2001 per IAPMO (filter page: 6 months or 600 gal) | $30 | 19 | $569 |
| Classic VOC Carbon Filter, AT2003 per IAPMO (filter page: 1 year or 600 gal) | $40 | 9 | $360 |
| Total | $2,628 |
Install assumption: $500 for whole-house systems, $150 for under-sink units. Installing it yourself brings the total to $2,628. Try your own numbers in the 10-year cost calculator.
Owner reports
No product-level complaints found: 4 on-site reviews, all 5 stars (one notes it needs a drain nearby). Brand-level Trustpilot (4.0 from 326) complaints are filters wearing out before their rated life and slow warranty handling.
Trustpilot: 4 from 326 reviews (source).
Plumbed, floor-standing hot and cold dispenser aimed at offices (category set to ro-countertop because it is not under-sink). Model mapping is inferred: the page never prints a model code, but IAPMO lists AquaTru 'ATFS-1-W' (FreeStanding) with replacement parts AT2001/AT2003/AT2004, and AquaTru's 'Freestanding Model 1 Filters' collection sells exactly those Classic filters; ATFS-3-W variants match the Model 3. Cert mismatch on the product page: it claims 'NSF (42: Chlorine, Taste, and Odor) (53: Lead, PFAS, Cyst, Particulate Class 1) (372)' and links a PDS for a different product, the non-RO AquaTru Pro Series On-Wall ATW-1-FAC (IAPMO CSA B483.1 file W-29687). The real ATFS-1-W listings are broader (NSF 42, 53, 58, 401, including uranium and arsenic), but no NSF/ANSI 372 listing names ATFS models (W-14617 covers only Carafe, Classic and Under Sink), so the 372 claim is unverified. UL 399 was not checked. Weight conflicts on the page: spec block 45 lb, FAQ approx. 70 lb. Install needs 40 psi supply, a p-trap drain within 100 ft and a dedicated grounded 120V outlet. Also sold on aquatrupro.com (SKU 90AT01WC01, same $1,699).
Alternatives in the same category
| System | Grade | Price | 10-yr cost | Certified to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AquaTru Carafe (AT100 series) | B | $375 | $1,993 | NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 53, NSF/ANSI 58, NSF/ANSI 401, NSF/ANSI 372 |
| AquaTru Classic (AT2000 series) | B | $475 | $2,093 | NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 53, NSF/ANSI 58, NSF/ANSI 401, NSF/ANSI 372 |
Sources
- aquatru.com/products/aquatru-freestanding-model-1
- aquatru.com/products/aquatru-freestanding-model-1.js
- aquatrupro.com/products/aquatru-freestanding-model-1.js
- aquatru.com/collections/freestanding-model-1-filters/products.json
- aquatru.com/products/pre-carbon-filter.js
- aquatru.com/products/carbon-voc-filter.js
- cdn.builder.io/o/assets%2Ff2b06d2e554043f0b2703af08544b2a3%2Fc66bfe87447942d8a5acb700f3430
- support.aquatru.com/hc/en-us/articles/31559462310423-AquaTru-Freestanding-Model-1-Installa
- support.aquatru.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039447473-Can-AquaTru-filter-well-water
- pld-api.iapmo.org/api/search/myplc
- myplc.iapmo.org/api/projects/public/certificate-preview/29366
- myplc.iapmo.org/api/projects/public/certificate-preview/29362
- myplc.iapmo.org/api/projects/public/certificate-preview/30063
- myplc.iapmo.org/api/projects/public/certificate-preview/30193
- myplc.iapmo.org/api/projects/public/certificate-preview/29687
- mirobase.iapmo.org/pld/file_info.asp?file_no=0014617
- aquatru.com/policies/refund-policy
- aquatru.com/pages/affiliate-program
- trustpilot.com/review/aquatru.com
