New site helps homeowners find filters that remove lead

An independent educational website, leadremovingwaterfilter.com, has launched to help homeowners test tap water and choose filtration that actually removes lead. The resource leans on EPA, CDC and NSF guidance as lead concerns and certification confusion continue to frustrate families. Why it matters: - Lead can enter drinking water through aging service lines, older plumbing, brass fixtures and lead-based solder. - Two homes on the same street can have different lead levels at the tap, even if they share the same municipal water supply. - Homeowners often buy the wrong filter because marketing says a product filters water without proving it removes lead. - The site aims to reduce the risk of families spending money on a solution that does not solve the lead problem. What happened: - leadremovingwaterfilter.com launched as an independent educational website for homeowners. - The site was founded by water-filtration researcher Ryan Riggs. - The project focuses on helping families test their water and choose filters that remove lead. - The launch is framed around EPA, CDC and NSF guidance. The details: - The website explains how lead gets into drinking water and how homeowners can read home water test results. - The site compares lead-removal systems and explains which NSF/ANSI certifications matter for lead reduction. - Coverage includes pitcher filters, faucet filters, under-sink units, reverse osmosis systems and whole-house systems. - Topics also include cyst reduction, drinking-water safety fundamentals, side-by-side filter comparisons and homeowner buying guides. - Riggs said many people assume any water filter removes lead, but taste and chlorine reduction do not necessarily address lead. - Riggs said the key steps are to test water, understand the results, look for the right NSF certification and choose a system built for lead reduction. - The site’s editorial approach relies on published guidance and independent analysis rather than promotional claims. - The site says its product coverage is research, review and comparison, not universal lab testing of every unit. - Homeowners can access the guides and reviews at leadremovingwaterfilter.com . Between the lines: - The launch taps into a broader consumer problem: water filtration is crowded, technical and full of inconsistent claims. - The emphasis on certification and test results signals a move away from marketing-driven buying decisions. - Riggs is positioning the site as a trust layer between homeowners and a product category that can be difficult to evaluate. What’s next: - The site will continue publishing homeowner-focused guides and reviews. - Riggs said the goal is to help readers understand what is in their water and what to do about it. - The long-term aim is to make lead-removal decisions easier, safer and less confusing for families. The bottom line: - leadremovingwaterfilter.com is betting that clear testing guidance and certification-focused comparisons can help homeowners choose filters that actually address lead, not just improve the taste of tap water.