Just give it a try. Folks, you are reading this because you are aware that your water might be unsafe, or you simply don't know what's in it. You may be surfing around wondering about the differences in filter technology or the economics behind owning a filter. I can save you some energy and time. Buy one of these and set it up. It does what the engineers designed it to do, and it is made in America. Your faith in it's capabilities will be solidified the minute you taste the difference between a glass out of the tap and a glass from a PureEffect filter. I have the Ultra Disinfect counter top model and I just could not believe how different water from the filter tastes compared to water from my refrigerator filter. Be free from doubt. Clean your own water and drink a lot of it. Try one and you will agree.