Water
Minimal burden — Reverse-Osmosis Filtered Water imposes minimal avoidable burden on your detox systems.
Under-sink RO system.
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: strong · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
A Detox Score of 86 places reverse-osmosis filtered water in the Minimal band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. The most thorough consumer option — removes PFAS, lead, nitrates and most dissolved contaminants. Remineralize or eat a varied diet, as RO also strips minerals.
See where your whole exposure load is highest — free Exposure Score →Reverse-Osmosis Filtered Water has a Detox Score of 86 out of 100 (Minimal burden), which means it imposes minimal avoidable burden on your detox systems. The most thorough consumer option — removes PFAS, lead, nitrates and most dissolved contaminants. Remineralize or eat a varied diet, as RO also strips minerals.
Reverse-Osmosis Filtered Water scores 86/100 because its associated chemical hazard, everyday exposure and persistence are all low. The most thorough consumer option — removes PFAS, lead, nitrates and most dissolved contaminants. Remineralize or eat a varied diet, as RO also strips minerals.