Record WT-0048 ยท Last verified September 2026
US Water Systems Flexx Oxi-Gen Aeration Iron and Sulfur Filter
Whole-house filter (well water) by US Water Systems. No system-level certification found at NSF, IAPMO, WQA or CSA.

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Scorecard
| Measure | Grade | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Certification evidence | D | Maker claims only, no certification or published lab data |
| 10-year cost | B | $2,730 over 10 years |
| Flow rate | B | 10 gpm rated flow |
| Warranty | B | 10 years on main parts |
| Returns | D | 60 days, 40% 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Iron | Maker claim | Other systems for Iron |
| Hydrogen sulfide | Maker claim | Other systems for Hydrogen sulfide |
| Manganese | Maker claim | Other systems for Manganese |
No claim made for: Chlorine, Chloramine, PFAS, Lead, Hardness, Bacteria, Sediment, VOCs, Arsenic, Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Uranium.
PFAS evidence: No PFAS claim.
Certifications
| Standard | Covers | Scope | Certified by |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSF/ANSI 61 (media, maker says 'tested and certified by the WQA'; page also says 'NSF Approved Components') | media | none |
Specifications
| Type | Whole-house filter (well water) |
|---|---|
| Technology | Air injection oxidation, Catalytic carbon |
| Water source | Private well |
| Price | $2,230 to $2,792 |
| Rated flow | 10 gallons per minute |
| Sized for | 1-2 bathrooms |
| Media | Katalox Light, catalytic carbon, gravel underbedding, ferric iron collection spheres |
| Stages | 1 |
| Port size | 3/4 inch or 1 inch MPT |
| Needs a drain | Yes |
| Needs power | Yes |
| DIY install | Yes, with basic plumbing skills |
| Dimensions | tank 10 x 54 in (081-FX-150) |
| Weight | 126 lb |
| Warranty | 7 years on the valve and electronics (from date of manufacture unless proof of purchase is provided) and 10 years on the mineral tank, per the Flexx Oxi-Gen manual. Installation workmanship, environmental damage and consequential damage not covered; transfer needs written approval and a fee. |
| Returns | US Water brand residential items may be returned new, unused and unopened within 60 days of delivery for a refund or store credit less shipping; return shipping by customer; restocking fee of up to 40% depending on the item; RA number required. Separate One-Year Satisfaction (money back) Guarantee applies to systems designed by US Water's specialists from a lab water test. |
10-year cost
| Item | Each | Times in 10 years | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| System purchase | $2,230 | 1 | $2,230 |
| Installation (assumed, professional) | $500 | 1 | $500 |
| Total | $2,730 |
Install assumption: $500 for whole-house systems, $150 for under-sink units. Installing it yourself brings the total to $2,230. Try your own numbers in the 10-year cost calculator.
Owner reports
On-site reviews (4.1/5 from 10) include two owners saying the installation instructions were unclear (one plumber needed long support calls). Brand-level Trustpilot reviews repeatedly cite shipping delays despite paid expedited shipping, slow refunds and unanswered emails.
Trustpilot: 4.1 from 1034 reviews (source).
Sale $2,230.14 against a compare-at $4,491.67 (20 GPM: $2,792.06 vs $5,325). Spec conflict: product page claims iron up to 8 ppm, H2S up to 6 ppm, manganese up to 0.5 ppm, pH 6-9; the manual's spec table says iron up to 10 ppm, H2S up to 12 ppm, manganese up to 0.7 ppm, pH 6.5-7.8. Not for iron or sulfur reducing bacteria. The manual only mentions catalytic carbon media, while the product page and on-page Q&A say Katalox Light is loaded below the catalytic carbon. Air can be drawn without a full backwash (water saving); Bluetooth Legacy View app; 9 V battery backup; 5 GPM backwash (FX-150); 20-100 psi, 39-100 F; needs a 120 V outlet (12 V transformer) and a drain. Cert finding: 'NSF Approved Components' and 'media tested and certified by the WQA to NSF/ANSI 61' are unverified for this system: WQA's product search has no US Water Systems listing, and NSF DWTU lists US Water Systems only for filter cartridges under NSF/ANSI 42 material requirements. weightLbs is the store's shipping weight for the 10 GPM variant (20 GPM: 146 lb). One reviewer posted twice about an injection valve leaking into an ozone generator after about 1.5-2 years (generator not covered). Optional add-ons offered on the page: Magna pre-filter +$196.30, UV +$1,195, Flexx HD softener +$951.95. Affiliate (UpPromote): 10%, 15% after $20k, 45-day cookie, 5% customer discount, 45-day payout hold, influencer and content creator program; coupon sites and paid search excluded. Chosen over Crystal Quest because CQ's only iron/manganese/H2S whole-house system is already in the database.
Alternatives in the same category
| System | Grade | Price | 10-yr cost | Certified to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpringWell WS1 | C | $2,231 | $2,731 | None |
| SpringWell WSSS1 | C | $3,124 | $3,624 | None |
| SoftPro Iron Master AIO | C | $1,517 | $2,692 | None |
| Aquasana Rhino Well Water with UV WH-WELL-UVS (WH-WELL-UV) | C | $1,749 | $8,523 | None |
| AFWFilters Air Injection Titanium 10 (AIT10-25SXT) | C | $1,289 | $1,789 | None |
Sources
- uswatersystems.com/products/flexx-oxi-gen-aeration-iron-and-sulfur-filter-by-us-water-syst
- uswatersystems.com/products/flexx-oxi-gen-aeration-iron-and-sulfur-filter-by-us-water-syst
- usws-pdfs.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/media/pdf/USWaterSystemsFleXXOxi-GenManual.pdf
- uswatersystems.com/pages/return-policy
- uswatersystems.com/pages/guarantee-1
- uswatersystems.com/pages/diy-water-treatment
- af.uppromote.com/us-water-systems-inc/register
- info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?CompanyName=us%20water
- find.wqa.org/find-products
- trustpilot.com/review/uswatersystems.com