BOROUX Water Filtration review
Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
BOROUX Water Filtration suits households that want certified filtration on a countertop with no plumbing work. The €245.95 entry price sits above the middle of this group, and the €163.95 cartridge is the line to watch, so running cost is the trade-off rather than the ticket.
Key facts
- Best for
- Certified countertop filtration with no installation and long cartridge life.
- Filter system
- Countertop (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Reference models
- BOROUX 3-Gallon Water Filter System, BOROUX 1.8-Gallon Water Filter System, BOROUX Proactive Fluoride Reduction Filter, Shower Filter System (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price from
- €245.95 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Cartridge price
- €163.95 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Cartridge life (l)
- 22,712 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Filter cost per year
- €163.95 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Certification scope
- WQA Gold Seal certification of BOROUX water filter systems and filters: NSF/ANSI 42 drinking water treatment units, aesthetic effects (Nominal Particulate Class I), NSF/ANSI/CAN 401 emerging contaminants (microplastics 0.5 um to under 1 um) and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 lead-free materials (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- PFAS and lead reduction
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Installation required
- No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Warranty
- 1 year (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- US, CA, AU, FR, MX, GB (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- James Enterprise Inc. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2015 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- NSF/ANSI standards
- 42, 401
- Official website
- boroux.com
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- LinkedInXfind.wqa.orgfacebook.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Cartridge life of 22,712 litres ranks at 2 out of 26 brands, so the pricey media goes further.
- WQA Gold Seal certification covers drinking water treatment units for aesthetic effects, emerging contaminants including microplastics, and lead-free material requirements.
- Installation required is listed as no, so a countertop system is set up where you already have a tap, with no plumber involved.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, so phone and chat sit alongside email and a help centre you can search yourself.
Cons
- Filters cost €163.95 each and €163.95 a year, and cartridge price ranks at 46 out of 50 brands.
- The entry price of €245.95 ranks at 35 out of 52 brands, above the middle of the group.
- Warranty cover of 1 year is short for a system most households expect to keep in place.
- The countertop format suits a single tap, where Waterdrop (EU) and Culligan Consumer Products use reverse osmosis and reverse osmosis.
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Who it suits
- Households that want certified countertop filtration without booking an installer.
- Buyers in the United States, CA and AU who want both tank sizes, a fluoride reduction filter and a shower filter in one range.
- People who filter a lot of water each week and can plan around a €163.95 cartridge.
Who should look elsewhere
- Reverse osmosis shoppers, since Waterdrop (EU) and Culligan Consumer Products both run reverse osmosis and reverse osmosis systems where BOROUX is countertop.
- Anyone set on a plumbed kitchen purifier, because the IBBL range is built around compressor purifiers such as the IBBL E-Due Eletrônico Prata Bivolt and the IBBL Viváx Touch.
Plans and prices
BOROUX splits the cost into two parts: what you pay once for the system, and what you pay each time a cartridge is replaced. The entry price is €245.95, paid up front for the unit rather than as a rolling commitment. The number that follows you afterwards is the filter media. A replacement cartridge is €163.95, and that sets the ongoing figure of €163.95 a year. Read together, the two prices show where the money goes over the life of the machine: the system is a one-off outlay, and the cartridge is the repeat cost that decides the running price of the water. Because the cartridge is the larger share in the long run, the sensible comparison is not the ticket price but the media price, set against how much water the household actually filters. Filter heavily and the same cartridge stretches its cost further; filter lightly and the €163.95 cartridge is bought more often for less output. That is the trade-off worth settling before buying.
How it compares on our data
On the measures tracked across this group, BOROUX splits into two clear results. On cartridge life it ranks at 2 out of 26 brands, which puts it near the front on that measure. On cartridge price it ranks at 46 out of 50, so the media is among the most expensive here. Filter cost a year follows the same pattern at 40 out of 46, and the entry price sits at 35 out of 52. The pattern is consistent: capacity is where BOROUX leads and price is where it gives ground. A long cartridge life softens the media bill, because the same spend stretches across more filtered water, but it does not cancel a high cartridge price. Hold the volume figure and the price figure side by side rather than reading either alone, and add the annual filter cost before deciding.
Core features
The core specification is cartridge life, rated at 22,712 litres, and that figure decides how often a new filter is needed. On contaminants, PFAS and lead reduction is stated as yes, which places the emphasis on emerging contaminants rather than taste and particles alone. Installation required is listed as no, so the unit is set up where you already have a tap, with no plumber called in and no under-sink cabinetry to find. Warranty cover is 1 year, which is the leanest term in the pack and worth raising before a long-term purchase. Taken together, the feature set targets households that want meaningful capacity and a hands-off setup. The long cartridge life and the no-installation design are what make daily use easy, and the short warranty is the detail to check before committing.
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Where BOROUX Water Filtration is available
- Available
- Australia, Canada, France, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What does a BOROUX water filter cost to buy?+
BOROUX lists its entry price at €245.95 for the system itself, paid once rather than as a subscription. That ranks at 35 out of 52 brands in this group, so it sits above a basic jug or tap filter in the same set. The next price to check is the replacement media.
What do the replacement filters cost?+
A replacement cartridge is €163.95, and the annual filter spend on the range is €163.95. The cartridge price ranks at 46 out of 50 brands and the yearly figure at 40 out of 46, which makes the media the line to weigh before the system price. It is the part of the cost that repeats.
How long does a cartridge last?+
Each cartridge is rated for 22,712 litres, which ranks at 2 out of 26 brands on filtered volume and is the strongest number in the pack. Long life spreads the cartridge cost across more water, so a household that filters heavily gets more from the same outlay. It does not change what the cartridge itself costs.
Is the filtration certified?+
BOROUX holds WQA Gold Seal certification, and the listed standards are 42 and 401. The scope covers drinking water treatment units for aesthetic effects, emerging contaminants including microplastics, and lead-free material requirements, and it extends across the systems and the replacement filters rather than a single product.
Do I need to install it?+
Installation required is listed as no. The system format is countertop, so it is set up where you already have a tap and needs no plumber and no under-sink cabinetry. That keeps the footprint small and portable, which is the opposite trade-off from a plumbed unit you commit to for the life of a kitchen.
Does it reduce PFAS and lead?+
PFAS and lead reduction is stated as yes, according to BOROUX. The Gold Seal scope pairs that claim with emerging contaminant coverage for microplastics and lead-free material rules, and the certified standards list reads 42 and 401. If you want test data beyond the certification itself, ask the brand for the reports before you decide.
Where can I buy it?+
BOROUX is based in the US and ships to US, CA and AU, so the same range is available across North America, Europe and Australia rather than a single market. Site prices are shown in euros, so check the local checkout and the delivery cost for your market before you commit, since the final figure can differ.
What support and warranty do I get?+
Support covers email, chat and phone, so phone, chat and email are all available alongside a help centre you can search yourself. The warranty runs 1 year, which is on the short side for a countertop unit expected to stay in place, and it is the first term to read in the policies before buying.
Sources
- boroux.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: PFAS and lead reduction, Price from
“Our filters effectively eliminates up to 99.97% of harmful contaminants like lead, PFAS, chlorine”
- boroux.com/blogs/boroux-blog/boroux-now-ships-internation... checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Markets
“We are thrilled to bring BOROUX products to customers in the following countries: United States, Canada, Australia, France, Mexico, United Kingdom”
- boroux.com/blogs/boroux-blog/history-of-boroux checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded, Legal entity
“BOROUX was an accessory brand started around 2015 to compliment sales with nontoxic, durable drink ware”
- boroux.com/pages/boroux-policies checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Warranty
“The BOROUX Foundation Filters are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase”
- boroux.com/pages/certifications checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Certification scope, NSF/ANSI standards, Reference models
“BOROUX water filter systems and filters are Gold Seal certified by the Water Quality Association (WQA)”
- boroux.com/pages/faq checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Live Chat - Need instant answers? Chat with our team now! ... Phone Support 1-800-350-4170 ... Email ... contact@boroux.com”
- boroux.com/pages/the-beginning-of-boroux checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Installation required
“BOROUX headquarters is proudly located in Pueblo, Colorado ... 1981 Aspen Circle, Pueblo, CO, 81006”
- boroux.com/products/3-gallon-water-filter-system checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Filter system
“The BOROUX 3-gallon gravity water filter system delivers exceptional quality, unmatched longevity, and incredible value ... this elegant countertop water filter”
- boroux.com/products/boroux-foundation-water-filter checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Cartridge life (l), Cartridge price, Filter cost per year
“Based on independent testing for the reduction of chlorine at 6,000 gallons per filter”
Compiled from 9 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
BOROUX Water Filtration
Certified countertop filtration with no installation and long cartridge life.