I've been looking for a residential water filtering system (preferably under sink), that can filter fluoride from drinking water. It seems that none of the systems I've looked at boast the ability to remove it. And the information I've found on the internet, is conflicting at best.
Some sources suggest that reverse osmosis systems (which was they type of filter I was looking at), can remove 80-90% of the fluoride. While others say that RO systems can't remove fluoride.
Activated alumina filters seem to be another alternative. Though I've not seen these types of filters available at the local big boxes.
Is it possible to remove fluoride from drinking water in a residential setting? Is a reverse osmosis system capable of removing fluoride?
Best Answer
Yes, RO can remove most of the fuoride (according to the mfg specs on my system). Distillation will also remove just about everything -- in either case, you should weigh the benefits of these systems (costly!) vs using a water cooler for drinking water.
Deionizers and activated alumina are more obscure filtration systems that you can look into as well.