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How much does a UV water filter cost?
The 35 systems with a UV stage we list run from $169 to $6,640, with a median of $995.
This counts every system with a UV stage, from a bare UV unit to a whole house system that includes one.
Prices are the list prices on our product pages, before installation.
- 35 products behind this answer
- 6 categories
- 11 brands
- updated September 25, 2026
Counted from the prices on our product pages. How we score and check
By category
Where the products behind this answer sit. Each links to that category's ranked list.
- Specialty 10
- Reverse Osmosis 10
- Well Water 5
- Whole House 4
- Combo Systems 3
- Water Softeners 3
The 35 products behind this answer
Best overall score first. Each links to its full review, where the score is broken down.
- Kind Water Systems10here
- Express Water4here
- Aquasure4here
- iSpring4here
- APEC Water Systems2here
- US Water Systems1here
- Waterdrop1here
- WaterChef2here
- SpringWell1here
- Aquasana4here
- Crystal Quest2here
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27th of 33 in Well Water
29th of 33 in Well Water
53rd of 55 in Whole House
What this means
- Equipment only. The prices on our product pages.
- Running costs are not included. Installation, replacement filters, and salt for a softener.
- Plan for what comes after. Filters and salt are bought again for as long as you own it.
The ranked lists
Every product we score in these categories, in order, with the reasons for each place.
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The best reverse osmosis systems
First: Waterdrop G3P600. Top 10 of 69 scored, 17 September 2026.
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The best well water filtration systems
First: US Water Systems Matrixx inFusion. Top 10 of 33 scored, 17 September 2026.
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The best whole house water filters
First: Kind Water E-1000UV. Top 10 of 55 scored, 17 September 2026.
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The best water softener and filter combos
First: US Water Systems Bodyguard + Matrixx Combo. Top 3 of 12 scored, 17 September 2026.
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Compare them head to head
Comparisons in Specialty between products and brands in this answer.
Related questions
- How much does a water softener cost? The 35 water softeners we list run from $160 to $3,294, with a median of $1,531.
- How much does a reverse osmosis system cost? The 69 reverse osmosis systems we list run from $165 to $3,779, with a median of $367.
- How much does a whole house water filter cost? The 55 whole house water filters we list run from $110 to $8,626, with a median of $1,105.
- How much does a shower filter cost? The 15 shower and faucet filters we list run from $30 to $170, with a median of $80.
- How much does an under sink water filter cost? The 20 under sink water filters we list run from $50 to $499, with a median of $161.
- How much does a well water filter cost? The 35 well water filters we list run from $550 to $6,235, with a median of $2,125.
Counted from our data September 25, 2026 · How we score · All answers