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Why Lead in Drinking Water Is a Serious Concern

Lead (Pb) is a heavy metal and potent neurotoxin with no safe level of exposure. It accumulates in soft tissue and bone, causing lasting damage to the brain and nervous system — with children and pregnant women at greatest risk.

The most common source of lead exposure is contaminated drinking water. Homes and buildings constructed before 1986 frequently used lead pipes, fittings, and solder. Over time, water — especially acidic water — corrodes these aging pipes, allowing lead to leach silently into your supply. Lead is colorless, odorless, and undetectable without specialized testing, making filtration your most reliable line of defense.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set a maximum contaminant level goal of zero for lead in drinking water and recommends using a certified water filter designed specifically for lead removal. The CDC also advises proactive steps to reduce lead exposure at the tap.

How GlacierFresh® Removes Lead

GlacierFresh® countertop and under-sink filtration systems use advanced multi-stage filtration technology to reduce lead and other heavy metals, chlorine, sediment, and common contaminants — delivering cleaner, safer water straight from your tap.

Our systems are built with food-grade stainless steel for durability and hygiene, and engineered to meet the demands of health-conscious households.

  • Effective lead reduction — targets lead at the point of use
  • Multi-contaminant filtration — addresses chlorine, sediment, and more
  • Stainless steel construction — premium, BPA-free materials
  • Easy installation — no plumber required for most models
Collage of rusty pipes on one side and a stainless steel water filter on the other.

“An estimated 9.2 million lead service lines still serve U.S. homes today — point-of-use filtration can reduce exposure while replacements roll out. ”   — From EPA   

Choose the water purification solution that suits you best.

GlacierFresh Coolon countertop cold water dispenser with nano-filtration

Nanofiber membrane filtration technology

Coolon Cold Water Purfier

It effectively removes fine pollutants from water. It can remove

  • 99.9999% of E. coli,
  • 99.9% of heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, nickel, and zinc,
  • perfluorinated compounds.

In addition, it also provides a cooling function..

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Reverse Osmosis Filtration Technology

Under Sink Water Filter

RO membrane (reverse osmosis membrane) is a high-precision water treatment technology (pore size down to micrometers) that effectively removes the vast majority of substances from water. It primarily filters:

  • heavy metal ions (such as lead, mercury, cadmium, etc.),
  • bacteria, viruses, and microorganisms (removal rate over 99%),
  • organic compounds (pesticides, residual chlorine, industrial residues),
  • dissolved salts (reducing calcium and magnesium ion hardness, solving limescale problems),
  • colloids, sediment, rust,
  • other particulate matter.
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Elarisey™ Nano Filtration Technolgy

PC04 Coutertop Water Filter System

It utilizes nanoscale pores (approximately 0.001 micrometers) to transform dirty, turbid, or peat water into clean and safe drinking water.


It can removes contaminants with molecular weights between 100-1000 g/mol, including

  • divalent ions,
  • organic molecules,
  • pesticides, pharmaceuticals,
  • PFAS, viruses, and bacteria.
  • heavy metals like lead.
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3-Stage Filtration System

RV Water Filter System

  • Stage 1 - Sediment Filter: Captures dirt, rust, sand, and particles down to 5 microns protecting your RV's plumbing and appliances
  • Stage 2 - Carbon Block Filter: Removes chlorine, bad taste, odors, lead and organic chemicals for fresh, clean water
  • Stage 3 - Final Polish Filter: Final filtration stage ensures maximum purity and protection for your family

Even when you are outdoors, your drinking water safety can be guaranteed.

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Membrane Microfilter+Activited Carbon

Pitcher Water Filter

Purela no plastic glass water filter pitcher can reduces

  • lead, mercury,
  • chemicals including PFAS (“forever chemicals”),
  • chlorine,
  • herbicides,
  • pesticides,
  • dirt, sand, and cloudiness.

Retains essential minerals like magnesium and potassium that are good for your health. 

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FAQ

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GlacierFresh® lead removal filters are tested to reduce lead concentrations by up to 99%, helping ensure your drinking water meets safe levels well below the EPA action level of 15 ppb.

Lead rarely comes from the water source itself — it typically leaches into water from aging lead pipes, lead solder in plumbing, or brass fixtures, especially in homes built before 1986. A point-of-use filter is one of the most reliable ways to protect your household.

Most GlacierFresh® under-sink and countertop systems are designed for tool-free or minimal-tool installation with step-by-step instructions included. No plumber required for standard setups.

Our lead removal filters are certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 53, which specifically covers health-effects contaminants including lead. Look for the NSF 53 badge on each product listing.