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Countertop Water Purifiers | AquaTru® Carafe
AquaTru Carafe with 4-stage reverse osmosis filtration for pure water, compact countertop design, and glass carafe.
AquaTru Carafe, a countertop water purifier removing harmful contaminants for cleaner drinking water.
AquaTru Carafe with 4-stage reverse osmosis technology for cleaner, safer water.
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AquaTru Carafe designed for superior purification, reducing contaminants more effectively than standard filters.
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AquaTru Carafe

$375.00
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Model: Carafe
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Filter Type: VOC Carbon Filter

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🏆 "The Best Water Purifier 2025" - Esquire

  • Compact purifier with glass pitcher, perfect for smaller households
  • Sleek design with 64 oz. carafe
  • 4-stage Ultra Reverse Osmosis® filtration
  • No installation or plumbing required
Key Features

Powerful Purification

Reverse osmosis reduces 84 contaminants for water you can feel confident about.

No Installation Required

No plumbing or drilling. Just fill the tank and go.

Designed for Everyday Life

A compact countertop footprint that won't take over your kitchen.

Glass Carafe

Purified water collects in a removable 64 oz. glass carafe, ready to pour, refrigerate, or bring to the table.

Fresh, Great-Tasting Water

Reduces chlorine and other contaminants that affect taste and smell.

Easy to Maintain

Long-lasting filters with simple change indicators.

Less Reliance on Bottled Water

Enjoy purified water at home, without the bottles.

Proven by Science

Proven performance you can trust. 

AquaTru Carafe isn't just designed to make your water taste better. Its filtration performance is independently tested and certified by IAPMO to NSF standards to reduce 84 contaminants found in tap water. 

That includes contaminants such as lead, PFAS, fluoride, chlorine, chromium-6 and microplastics. 

Powerful science, independently verified — so you can feel more confident about every glass. 

View our performance data sheet for a detailed list of contaminant reduction rates: Carafe Countertop Purifier

What's Included
  • 1 AquaTru Carafe Purifier
  • 1 Pre/Carbon Filter
  • 1 Reverse Osmosis Filter
  • 1 VOC Filter
  • 1 120-volt AC wall plug

Click here to watch the AquaTru Carafe setup video.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions & Weight:

  • 7.5"(W) x 14"(D) x 13"(H)
  • Approx. 9 lbs

Water Capacity:

  • Tap Water Tank: 0.66 gallons (2.5 L)
  • Clean Water Tank: 0.5 gallons (1.9 L)

Power Requirements:

  • 120V AC wall plug

❤️ Loved by over 400,000 customers

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  • Filters Chlorine, Chloramine, & other contaminants from your shower

  • 4 spray settings for a customizable, spa-like experience

  • Easy twist-lock filter changes — no tools needed

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A woman stands at her kitchen island drinking a glass of water with a lemon slice that was purified with her AquaTru Carafe.

Better Water, Made Easy

Fill the tank, that's it. Purified water collects in a removable glass carafe, ready to pour, refrigerate, or serve.

Certified to reduce 84 contaminants:

  • Forever Chemicals — PFAS, including PFOA and PFOS
  • Heavy Metals — Lead, arsenic, and chromium-6
  • Everyday Concerns — Chlorine, chloramine, fluoride, nitrates, and more
  • Emerging Contaminants — Microplastics, certain pharmaceuticals, and more

Drink it, brew it, cook with it. Less thinking about it.

Why You'll Love It

A man refills a carafe tank at a kitchen sink, with a coffee maker on the counter and a marble surface.

Easy-to-refill Tap Tank

AQUATru carafe with a clear container and control panel for filter maintenance and purification settings.

Filter Replacement Indicator

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Fridge-Friendly Glass Carafe

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Compact Design for Small Spaces

How AquaTru Purifiers Work

Powerful science, made simple.

AquaTru's 4-stage reverse osmosis technology goes beyond the taste and odor focus of many basic filters, reducing contaminants you may prefer to leave out of your glass. 

Image showing the filtration process of the AquaTru Pre/Carbon filter, Reverse Osmosis filter, and VOC Carbon Filter.
Stages 1 + 2: Clean & Prepare

Capture larger particles and reduce chlorine and chloramines, preparing your water for deeper purification.

Stage 3: Deep Purification

Reverse osmosis does the heavy lifting, reducing harder-to-remove contaminants including lead, fluoride, arsenic, nitrates, chromium-6 and microplastics.

Stage 4: Finish for Great Taste

Final carbon filtration targets additional contaminants while giving your purified water a clean, fresh taste.

Dr. Corey Herbert stands confidently with arms crossed beside an AQUA Tru water filtration system.

"One of the most popular pitcher filters that everybody thinks of is only certified to remove 8 contaminants. AquaTru is certified to remove 84. There’s really no comparison."

— Corey Hebert, MD & Chief Medical Officer

Loved by 400,000+ Customers

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

"I've been considering this Aquatru Carafe for a while. Now that I have it, I can't believe I waited so long to purchase it! The water tastes great and the filtration system is doing it's job. I am very happy with it!"

— Lisa L.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

"I hesitated when deciding to purchase the AquaTru Carafe to replace my Zero Water. For the price, how much better could my water be? Wow! Can absolutely taste the difference in my water now. I purchased an extra carafe so I always have a pitcher of water in the fridge. Highly recommend."

— Sue R.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love my AquaTru water purifier. I have a small kitchen, but it doesn’t take up too much space. For the first time in a long while I drank a full Yeti water bottle from the carafe.

— Elizabeth H.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

"Wish I had learned about AquaTru sooner. Thought I was doing a good thing drinking alkaline water from 5 gal bottles. 10 yrs of drinking microplastics. . good grief. But no more. This purifier is just what I needed. Bought the alkaline boost filter too. Perfect setup."

— Lorinda A.

AquaTru Carafe vs Standard Filter Pitchers

Comparison category AquaTru Carafe AquaTru Carafe Standard Pitcher Filters
Certified to NSF 42Filters are certified to reduce aesthetic impurities such as chlorine and taste/odor ●
Certified to NSF 53Filters are certified to reduce a contaminant with a health effect ●
Certified to NSF 58Reduces total dissolved solids (TDS) and contaminants ✕
Certified to NSF 401Reduces emerging contaminants like pharmaceuticals and chemicals ✕
Chlorine ●
Chloramine ✕
Lead ●
Fluoride ✕
Chromium-6 ●
PFOA and PFOS ●
BPA ✕
Microplastics ✕
Filter life (gallons) 1200/600 15
Total number of certified contaminants 84 8
Total number of claimed contaminants 84 8

AquaTru Carafe vs. other brands comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which type of contaminants does it remove?

The AquaTru Carafe purifier has been tested and certified by IAPMO to NSF standards to remove 84 contaminants.View the performance data sheet

How big is the AquaTru Carafe?
  • Dimensions & Weight: 7.5"(W) x 14"(D) x 13"(H)
  • Weight: Approx. 9 lbs
  • Tap Water Tank: 0.66 gallons (2.5 L)
    Clean Water Tank: 0.5 gallons (1.9 L)
  • 64 oz. borosilicate glass carafe
Does the AquaTru Carafe require electricity?

Yes, all AquaTru countertop purifiers operate off a 120-volt AC wall plug.

Does the AquaTru Carafe use the same filters as other AquaTru purifiers?

No, AquaTru Carafe uses unique filters specifically designed for this more compact model.

What's the difference between Classic, Carafe, and Under Sink models?
  • Classic: Countertop design, 0.75-gallon tank, great for families.
  • Carafe: Compact, 0.5-gallon glass carafe, perfect for smaller households.
  • Under Sink: High-capacity, hidden installation, best for high water demand.
Why are NSF/ANSI certifications important?

NSF/ANSI standards set rigorous requirements for water filtration performance and contaminant reduction. AquaTru is independently certified by IAPMO to applicable NSF/ANSI standards to reduce 84 contaminants, giving you confidence that your water is backed by third-party testing and proven performance.

Does AquaTru offer a warranty?

Yes, every AquaTru purifier comes with a 1-year limited warranty, with extended coverage available. If there’s ever an issue with materials or workmanship, we’ll repair or replace it for you. Customers are responsible only for shipping and processing fees on returns.

Overall rating: 4.8603134 / 5 from 1532 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The AquaTru Carafe offers fast and quiet operation, sleek design, and a 64 oz. glass pitcher. The water filtration system provides excellent quality and taste, with a 4-stage Ultra Reverse Osmosis® process. The filter is highly praised for its effectiveness, and the carafe's size is perfect for smaller households. No installation or plumbing is required.

Summary topics

  • Water Quality (4%): It was noted by customers that the quality of the water from the product is excellent and highly praised.
  • Water Tasting Experience (7%): Customers keep praising the great tasting water, making it the best tasting water they have ever had.
  • Operation (4%): It was observed by customers that the unit is fast, quiet, and looks great on their kitchen counter.
  • Carafe Design (14%): Customers keep praising the AquaTru Carafe for its ease of use and filter speed.
  • Carafe Size (4%): Customers appreciated the perfect size of the glass carafe, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.

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Review highlights

  • "Nice clean tasting water - love the glass carafe!" — Anna B.
  • "Love this product well-made, smooth operation quiet, Quick quality product excellent water" — Daniel C.
  • "Definitely a noticeable clean crisp tasting water vs what we get here from lake Michigan tap water." — Sachin P.

Reviews

Aqua Tru Carafe

"I bought Aqua True Carafe a month ago. So far so good. Easy to install on the counter top. No need plumber. Clean and clear drinking water. I love the glass carafe for filtered water. The unfiltered water tank is made of thick plastic material. I prefer glass unfiltered water tank rather than plastic. Aqua True Carafe is an RO or Reverse Osmosis water filtered machine that stay on your counter, not under the sink. It took only 12 minutes to filled up the glass carafe. I am so happy with my purchase. I have high hope that Aqua True Carafe will last me for a long time. Time will tell. Finally, I will recommend anyone to buy Aqua True Carafe in your home for drinking water."

— Naowarat P. (5/5)

The filtered water it makes

"The filtered water it makes is delicious. The AquaTru Carafe is easy to use, and it works incredibly well on my countertop under a cabinet since I added their level wheeled base you can sit it on top of to make refills easy. We use it so much I am glad I ordered an extra glass carafe - I am constantly swapping the two carafes out for each other since now we drink more water, and also we use the filtered water to make coffee and tea."

— The G. (5/5)

Easy to put together when

"Easy to put together when instructions are followed. So far, easy to run with excellent taste, with or without minerals. Promotion with extra carafe has proven a godsend, as our household of 2 goes through 2 carafes a day (sometimes 3). Carafe fills in about 11 1/2 to 12 1/2 minutes. People should consider pure cooking and drinking water the most important health preventative measure they can incorporate into their daily lives (we are, after all, 90% water). Since our usage of AquaTru is only 1 month, we can only hope that our carafe model gives us many years service."

— Don F. (5/5)

I’m loving the AquaTru Carafe.

"I’m loving the AquaTru Carafe. The water tastes great. I’m using the alkaline filter. I average 2 pitchers a day for cooking and drinking. There are two in the household. So far, we’ve had no complications and feel confident that our water is pristine."

— Kathy L. (5/5)

"I was a bit worried when tasting the 5th pitcher, too much carbon taste for myself; however, after about a dozen the water tastes as pure as it looks. Oddly maybe, the main reason for this device are my plants. It’s only been a week but in the two I needed improvement they are starting to show signs of improvement; water has been my only change. I have always drank a great deal of water so I am very happy with the product. The size is perfect for my needs now."

— Daniel (5/5)

Hernando was extremely helpful very

"Hernando was extremely helpful very courteous and very kind on the phone. I would recommend that you tell him for me how pleasant he was and he made my day as I know more info about my machine which I love. I called him on October 28 thank you."

— Gloria M. (5/5)

Very happy with this purchase.

"Very happy with this purchase. Took me a while to get here as I kept reading research and other reviews but finally decided on AquaTru. I had a Berkey for years and the taste of the water is much better from the AquaTru. We all notice the difference. Very happy with taste of water and quality. Also it’s very easy to put together, make more water which takes a few minutes and clean the unit. Quiet also, you just hear the water dripping as its purified, but that’s expected."

— Donna J. (5/5)

Overall like it. Easy to

"Overall like it. Easy to use and water tastes great after filtration. Refilling unit requires moving unit which is difficult but have ordered the accessory base to make that easier. Does not have a power off button so purchased a toggle power plug to resolve that."

— diana b. (4/5)

Improved

"This is my second aqua true. I really like these and the second one the lid closes like it should on the water reservoir in the back of it. The first one I got does not shut down flash on it so it’s annoying. But I’m happy to see that they fix that problem because I also have a friend that said that was her experience."

— MARY N. (5/5)

Great little machine. One glitch

"Great little machine. One glitch is that sometimes, when refilling the tank with fresh water after removing to empty the waste water, the red light will not go off and I have to unplug the unit and then plug it back in for the red light to go off and continue filling the carafe. The floats are fine in the carafe."

— Franz S. (4/5)

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