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APEC Water Systems RO-90
- Reverse Osmosis
- Point of use
- City water
- Well water
- Complete system
- Listed
$229.95as of 2026-09-11
Secondary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Retailer listing
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Our verdict on the APEC Water Systems RO-90
The APEC RO-90 is an under-sink reverse-osmosis system WQA-listed under NSF/ANSI 58 for reduction of 12 contaminants, including lead, TDS, and Arsenic (V), and under NSF/ANSI 372 as a certified lead-free product, with a WQA-certified 33.3 GPD production rate as of 2026-09-11. It needs a cold-water feed and a drain connection and must stay within APEC's published feed-water limits.[1][2]
Best for
- Buyers with under-sink space for a point-of-use system, a cold-water connection, and a drain outlet for a DIY reverse-osmosis install.
- Municipal-water homes, or well-water homes with adequate disinfection, within APEC's published 40-85 psi, 40-100 °F, pH 2-11, and 2,000 ppm TDS limits for the standard (non-pumped) RO-90.
Not for
- Water outside the published pressure (40-85 psi), temperature (40-100 °F), pH (2-11), or TDS (2,000 ppm) limits for the standard, non-pumped RO-90.
- Microbiologically unsafe or unknown-quality water without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
- Sites without a drain connection, an indoor sheltered location away from weather extremes, or feed pressure that cannot be raised above 40 psi without adding a booster pump.
Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-11WQA listingManufacturer datasheet
Certification check: APEC Water Systems RO-90
Listed by WQA under NSF/ANSI 372 and NSF/ANSI 58, checked in the certifier directories as of 2026-09-11.
- WQA
- NSF/ANSI 372NSF/ANSI 58
IAPMO R&T and WQA certify products against the same NSF/ANSI standards as NSF, so a listing from either one is an equivalent third-party certification, not a lesser one.
| Directory | Result | Listing |
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| NSF | No listing found (checked 2026-09-11) | View listing |
| IAPMO R&T | No listing found (checked 2026-09-11) | View listing |
| WQA | Listing found (checked 2026-09-11) | View listing |
Claimed vs. certified: APEC Water Systems RO-90
| Contaminant | Status | Third-party listing | What the brand says |
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| Aluminum | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Ameobic | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Arsenic + 3 | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Arsenic + 5 | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Arsenic+3, Arsenic+5, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium-3, Chromium-6, Copper, Fluoride, Lead, Radioactivity, Selenium, Turbidity | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Asbestos | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Bacteria | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Bicarbonate | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Boron | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Calcium | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Chloramines | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Chloride | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Chlorine | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Chromate | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Chromium-3 | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Chromium-6 | Marketed only | No entry |
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| contaminants (general) | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Cyanide | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Cysts | Marketed only | No entry |
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| GenX | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Giardia | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Herbicides | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Iron 2 | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Magnesium | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Manganese 2 | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Mercury | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Nickel | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Nitrate | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Pesticides | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Pharmaceuticals | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Phosphate | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Potassium | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Protozoa | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Radioactivity | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Sediment | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Silver | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Sodium | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Strontium | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Sulfate | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Viruses | Marketed only | No entry |
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| VOCs | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Zinc | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Barium | Certified and marketed |
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| Cadmium | Certified and marketed |
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| Copper | Certified and marketed |
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| Fluoride | Certified and marketed |
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| Lead | Certified and marketed |
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| Selenium | Certified and marketed |
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| Turbidity | Certified and marketed |
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| Arsenic (V) | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Hexavalent Chromium | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Lead (material lead-free compliance) | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Radium 226/228 | Certified only |
| No entry |
| TDS | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Trivalent Chromium | Certified only |
| No entry |
What the APEC Water Systems RO-90 does not do
Do not connect this unit to a hot water source. The APEC Water Systems RO-90's recorded operating limits are feed-water pressure (Standard System) at least 40 psi and up to 85 psi, feed-water temperature at least 40 °F and up to 100 °F, feed-water total dissolved solids up to 2,000 ppm, feed-water pH at least 2 pH and up to 11 pH, verified 2026-09-11.
Do not connect this unit to a hot water source.[1]
Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Manufacturer datasheet
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.[1]
Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Manufacturer datasheet
APEC requires the RO-90 to be installed indoors, in a sheltered location away from hot or cold weather, direct sunlight, and possible environmental damage.[1]
Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Manufacturer datasheet
Operating limits
| Parameter | Limit | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| feed-water pressure (Standard System) | at least 40 psi and up to 85 psi[1] | Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Manufacturer datasheet |
| feed-water temperature | at least 40 °F and up to 100 °F[1] | Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Manufacturer datasheet |
| feed-water total dissolved solids | up to 2,000 ppm[1] | Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Manufacturer datasheet |
| feed-water pH | at least 2 pH and up to 11 pH[1] | Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Manufacturer datasheet |
Do not buy it for these situations
DrainInstallation requires a drain saddle connection to carry away concentrate (waste) water, fitted to a 1/4-inch hole drilled in the household drain pipe.[1]
Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Manufacturer datasheet
Water pressureFeed pressure below 40 psi falls outside the Standard System's published operating range; the manual separately warns that pressure below 50 psi (non-pump systems) will make the tank take longer to fill and the system may not meet its claimed GPD, and recommends increasing house pressure or adding a pump.[1]
Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Manufacturer datasheet
Well waterWell water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality needs adequate disinfection before or after the RO system; the manual gives separate private-well maintenance guidance for the RO-90.[1]
Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Manufacturer datasheet
How the APEC Water Systems RO-90 works
The APEC Water Systems RO-90 treats water in five stages: Sediment filtration, then Activated carbon, then Activated carbon, then Reverse osmosis, then Activated carbon, verified 2026-09-11.[1][2][3]
| Stage | Method | Media | Micron rating |
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| 1 | Sediment filtration | high-capacity polypropylene sediment filter (1-SED10) | Not recorded |
| 2 | Activated carbon | premium extruded carbon block filter (23-CAB10) | Not recorded |
| 3 | Activated carbon | premium extruded carbon block filter (23-CAB10) | Not recorded |
| 4 | Reverse osmosis | FILMTEC (Dow Chemical) high-rejection TFC reverse osmosis membrane (MEM-90) | Not recorded |
| 5 | Activated carbon | coconut shell refining carbon post-filter, TCR (5-TCR) | Not recorded |
Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Manufacturer datasheetWQA listingBrand official
Fit and sizing: APEC Water Systems RO-90
The APEC Water Systems RO-90 is a reverse osmosis unit installed at the point of use, for city water and well water. It is rated for 33.3 gpd of membrane output, verified 2026-09-11.
| Form factor | Reverse Osmosis |
|---|---|
| Installed at | Point of use (one fixture) |
| Water source | City water and Well water |
| Membrane output | 33.3 gpd[1] Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-11WQA listing |
| Storage tank | 4 gallons[1][2] Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Manufacturer datasheetBrand official |
| Dimensions | 17.5 in H × 16 in W × 5.25 in D[1] Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Brand official |
| Operating pressure | 40–85 psi[1] Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Manufacturer datasheet |
| Operating temperature | 40–100 °F[1] Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Manufacturer datasheet |
| Needs a drain | Yes[1] Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Manufacturer datasheet |
What the APEC Water Systems RO-90 really costs
The APEC Water Systems RO-90 costs $229.95 as of 2026-09-11.
DIY install[1]
Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Brand official
Ten-year cost of ownership
| Purchase price (as of 2026-09-11) | $229.95 |
|---|---|
| Sum of the lines above (as of 2026-09-11) | $229.95 |
This is not a ten-year total. We could not verify a replacement-cartridge cost for this product, so the recurring spend — usually the largest part of what a filter costs over ten years — is missing from the rows above.
Warranty: Limited warranty to the original purchaser against defects in materials and workmanship, subject to the manual's conditions and exclusions, including operation within the published Standard System pressure, pH, TDS, and temperature range. (1 years)[1]
Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Manufacturer datasheet
Money-back guarantee: Direct purchases may be returned within 30 days of invoice; return shipping is generally the customer's responsibility and condition-based restocking fees may apply. (30 days)[1]
Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Brand official
Installing the APEC Water Systems RO-90
Installing the APEC Water Systems RO-90 is an easy job. DIY install, verified 2026-09-11.
Tools required
- Variable-speed drill
- 1/4-inch drill bit (for the drain line)
- 1/8-inch drill bit (pilot, not mandatory)
- 1/2-inch drill bit for a standard faucet hole (air-gap faucet requires a 1-inch hole)
- 5/8-inch and 9/16-inch open-end wrenches, or an adjustable wrench
- Pliers
- Phillips screwdriver
- Utility knife or scissors
- Teflon tape
Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Manufacturer datasheet
Manufacturer documentation
- Install manual: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0674/1304/9597/files/PT-manual-RO-90-V7.2.pdf?v=1765913535 (accessed 2026-09-11)
- Install video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AwKg9ufW3g (accessed 2026-09-11)
Ongoing maintenance
- Replace the stage 1-3 pre-filters at least every 6-12 months; the manual's base schedule is 12 months on city water, and well water with heavy sediment may need earlier replacement.
- Replace the stage-4 membrane (MEM-90) every 3-5 years on city water or every 2-3 years on private well water, depending on water quality, usage, and prefilter maintenance.
- Replace the stage-5 carbon post-filter every 3-5 years, ideally at the same time as the membrane.
- Replace filter-housing O-rings every year. — every 12 months
- Replace the stage 1-3 filter housings every 5 years. — every 60 months
Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Manufacturer datasheet
Track record: APEC Water Systems RO-90
APEC Water shows 4.9 out of 5 from 281 reviews as of 2026-09-11; Amazon shows 4.5 out of 5 from 2,709 reviews as of 2026-09-11.
| Source | Rating | Reviews | As of |
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| APEC Water | 4.9 out of 5 | 281 | 2026-09-11 |
| Amazon | 4.5 out of 5 | 2,709 | 2026-09-11 |
What owners praise
Amazon's aggregated review themes for the RO-90 show 560 of 2,709 reviewers specifically commenting on installation, 525 of them positively; Amazon's summary describes the system as easy to install, with one reviewer noting it required no trips to the hardware store.[1]
Secondary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Amazon review
Amazon's aggregated review themes show 417 of 2,709 reviewers commenting on water taste, 399 of them positively, describing it as excellent and delicious.[1]
Secondary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Amazon review
Amazon's aggregated review themes show 268 of 2,709 reviewers commenting on value for money, 243 of them positively, several noting savings versus bottled water.[1]
Secondary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Amazon review
What owners complain about
One Amazon reviewer reported the included faucet was loose or wobbling with no seal support, and that adjusting the mounting nut did not fix it, despite finding the rest of the installation easy.[1]
Secondary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Amazon review
Amazon's aggregated review themes show a mixed leak-proof record for the RO-90 (113 mentions, 65 positive vs. 48 negative): some reviewers report zero leaks while others describe slow leaks from the preinstalled quick-connect fittings.[1]
Secondary sourceVerified 2026-09-11Amazon review
The APEC Water Systems RO-90 against its family and its rivals
The APEC Water Systems RO-90 has 4 siblings in its family: RO-PH90, RO-Hi, RO-QUICK90, RO-CTOP-C.
The rest of the family
| Model | What differs |
|---|---|
| RO-PH90 | Adds a 6th-stage alkaline remineralization filter to the same 90 GPD Ultimate-series platform. |
| RO-Hi | Same 90 GPD Ultimate-series 5-stage platform, marketed as a faster-flow variant. |
| RO-QUICK90 | Compact 4-stage 90 GPD system with quick-connect filters; drops the RO-90's second carbon-block pre-filter stage (one carbon pre-filter instead of two) but still ends in a carbon post-filter. Listed as sold out on apecwater.com as of 2026-09-11. |
| RO-CTOP-C | Portable countertop 90 GPD system with a carrying case, instead of a permanent under-sink install. |
APEC Water Systems RO-90 questions, answered
Is the APEC RO-90 WQA certified?
Verified health claim
Yes — WQA lists the APEC RO-90 under NSF/ANSI 58 for reduction of Arsenic (V), Barium, Cadmium, Copper, Fluoride, Hexavalent Chromium, Lead, Radium 226/228, Selenium, TDS, Trivalent Chromium, and Turbidity, and separately under NSF/ANSI 372 as a certified lead-free product, both as of 2026-09-11. APEC's own marketing page also claims reduction of Arsenic+3 (trivalent arsenic) and general 'Radioactivity,' which are broader than what the WQA listing itself certifies — the listing's arsenic claim covers only Arsenic (V), and its radioactivity-related claim is specifically Radium 226/228.
How much does the APEC RO-90 cost?
How often should I replace APEC RO-90 filters?
Replace the three pre-filters at least every 6-12 months, the stage-4 membrane (MEM-90) every 3-5 years on city water or 2-3 years on well water, and the stage-5 carbon post-filter every 3-5 years alongside the membrane. APEC also recommends yearly O-ring replacement and replacing the three pre-filter housings every 5 years.
Sources: [1]
Can the APEC RO-90 be used with well water?
Verified health claim
Yes — APEC's manual gives separate private-well maintenance guidance for the RO-90, but water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality needs adequate disinfection before or after the system. Well-water pre-filters may also need replacement sooner than the 12-month city-water interval under heavy sediment.
Sources: [1]
How much water does the APEC RO-90 produce?
Does the APEC RO-90 need a drain connection?
Yes — the RO-90 is a standard point-of-use RO system that drains concentrate water through a drain saddle fitted to a 1/4-inch hole in the household drain pipe; it is not designed to run without a drain connection.
Sources: [1]
Sources and data report: APEC Water Systems RO-90
Every figure above is taken from the highest-trust source that carries it and re-derived from that source by a separate check. How we verify product data.
What we could not establish, and why
| Field | Why it is blank |
|---|---|
| fit.bathroomsServed | APEC's product page and the version 7.2 manual do not publish a bathrooms-served range for this point-of-use system. |
| fit.householdSize | APEC publishes tank capacity and daily production figures but no rated household-size range. |
| fit.serviceFlowGpm | The brand page and manual publish daily membrane output (GPD) and pressure-dependent tank fill volumes, not a continuous faucet service-flow value in gpm. |
| fit.connectionSize | The manual and brand page describe a supplied 1/2-inch to 3/8-inch feed-water adapter rather than a single fixed connection size, which the schema's single-quantity field cannot represent honestly. |
| fit.requiresElectricity | The manual describes a non-pump, purely plumbed system with no electrical-installation step, but it does not explicitly state an electricity requirement as a yes/no specification. |
| cost.msrp | APEC's own product page shows only a single 'Sale price' of $264.99 with no distinct 'Regular price' value rendered, and no other source states a manufacturer suggested retail price. |
| cost.replacementSchedule | The manual gives 6-12 month and 2-5 year ranges for the pre-filters, membrane, and post-filter rather than single intervals, which the schema's per-row single intervalMonths/intervalGallons field cannot represent without inventing a specific number the manual does not state. |
| cost.tenYearTotalUsd | A single ten-year total cannot be honestly computed because the underlying replacement intervals are ranges (see cost.replacementSchedule), not single per-year figures. |
| cost.wasteRatio | Neither the brand page nor the manual publishes a buyer-facing waste-to-product drain ratio for the installed tank system. |
| install.estimatedHours | APEC calls installation DIY and publishes detailed steps and tools, but the product page, manual, and official video do not state an estimated completion time. |
| comparisons.familyCertNote | The live WQA listing and the local cert index both support RO-90 specifically; no opened certifier source supports extending its certification scope to other Ultimate-series siblings, each of which would need its own listing check. |
| seo.verification | The verification loop has not run; this field is reserved for its later stamp. |
Every source behind this page
- Brand officialaccessed: 2026-09-11https://www.apecwater.com/products/ro-90-detail
- APEC's exact RO-90 page structured data (schema.org Offer) reports availability InStock, priceValidUntil 2026-09-21, and the page's Add to Cart button is enabled.
- The brand page's “High Performance 5 Stage System Components” section describes stage 1 as a “High-Grade high-capacity polypropylene sediment filter”, stages 2-3 as “Premium Extruded Carbon Block”, stage 4 as a “Select FILMTEC (Dow Chemical) High Rejection TFC reverse osmosis membrane”, and stage 5 as an “Advanced Coconut Shell Refining Carbon 10" - TCR (Total Contamination Removal) filter”.
- The brand page's Specifications & Dimensions table lists “Tank Capacity: 4 gallons. 14 gallons optional.”
- APEC's Specifications & Dimensions table lists System Dimensions as 16"w x 5.25"d x 17.5"h.
- APEC's product page describes the RO-90 as “Easy Do-It-Yourself Installation & Maintenance” and “made with simple installation and maintenance in mind.”
- APEC's product page labels the RO-90 install as “Easy Do-It-Yourself Installation & Maintenance.”
- APEC's product page claims the RO-90 is 'certified to reduce Arsenic+3, Arsenic+5, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium-3, Chromium-6, Copper, Fluoride, Lead, Radioactivity, Selenium, and Turbidity,' which names Arsenic+3 and general Radioactivity beyond what the WQA listing itself certifies.
- APEC's product page displayed a $264.99 direct sale price.
- APEC publishes 90 gallons per day at 60 psi and 75 gallons/day at 50 psi and 77 °F.
- WQA listingaccessed: 2026-09-11https://find.wqa.org/find-products/ctl/detail/mid/1054/cid/apec_water_systems/sid/5/keyword/ro-90
- WQA's exact-model listing for APEC RO-90 shows 12 reduction claims under NSF/ANSI 58 and a 33.3 GPD daily production rate.
- WQA's listing names the same four replacement components: Sediment Filter 1-SED10, Carbon Block Filter 23-CAB10, Membrane MEM-90, and Carbon Post-Filter 5-TCR.
- WQA's exact-model listing reports a 33.3 GPD daily production rate for RO-90.
- WQA lists RO-90 under NSF/ANSI 58 for the 12 contaminants named in the answer.
- WQA reports a 33.3 GPD daily production rate for RO-90.
- Manufacturer datasheetaccessed: 2026-09-11https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0674/1304/9597/files/PT-manual-RO-90-V7.2.pdf?v=1765913535
- The manual's Limited Product Warranty table specifies the Standard System operating conditions as 40-85 psi, pH 2-11, 2,000 ppm max TDS, and 40-100 °F.
- The manual requires a drain connection, a cold-water feed, indoor sheltered installation, and warns against microbiologically unsafe or unknown-quality water without adequate disinfection.
- The manual identifies stage 1 as the sediment filter (1-SED10) and stages 2-3 as carbon block filters (23-CAB10) by part number.
- The manual's system diagram and component list identify the ordered five-stage train ending in the RO membrane and a post-carbon (TCR) filter.
- The manual's Operating Parameter section says not to connect the RO-90 to a hot water source.
- The manual's General Installation/Operation/Maintenance Requirements give this microbiological-safety warning verbatim.
- The manual's Operating Parameter and General Requirements sections both require sheltered indoor installation away from weather extremes, sunlight, and environmental damage.
- The manual's Limited Product Warranty table specifies 40-85 psi for the Standard System row, distinct from the Permeate Low Pressure (30-85 psi) and Booster Pumped (0-30 psi) rows.
- The manual's warranty table and Operating Parameter section both specify a 40-100 °F feed-water range.
- The manual specifies a 2,000 ppm maximum feed-water TDS.
- The manual's warranty table specifies pH 2-11 for the Standard System.
- The manual's Drain Saddle Installation section requires a drain saddle assembly and describes drilling a 1/4-inch hole in the drain pipe.
- The warranty table specifies 40-85 psi for the Standard System, and the troubleshooting section separately states that feed pressure below 50 psi on non-pump systems slows tank fill and may prevent the system from meeting its claimed GPD, recommending higher house pressure or an added pump.
- The manual's maintenance schedule gives a separate private-well membrane replacement interval and, elsewhere, the general microbiological-safety warning.
- The manual identifies the standard 4-gallon tank and explains its usable fill varies with input pressure.
- The manual's warranty table specifies 40-85 psi for the Standard System.
- The manual specifies 40-100 °F feed water.
- The installation manual requires a drain saddle connection and an outlet for concentrate water.
- The manual's Limited Product Warranty states a one-year warranty to the original purchaser against manufacturing defects, valid only within the stated standard operating conditions.
- The manual's Recommended Tools List publishes these exact tools and drill-bit sizes.
- Official RO-90 Installation Instruction & Owner's Manual, version 7.2.
- The manual's System Maintenance section publishes all of these replacement intervals for pre-filters, membrane, post-filter, O-rings, and housings.
- The manual publishes all of these replacement intervals.
- The manual gives private-well maintenance guidance and the general microbiological-safety warning.
- The manual requires a drain saddle connection and describes drilling a 1/4-inch hole in the drain pipe.
- Retailer listingaccessed: 2026-09-11https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HRHHFPW
- Amazon's exact RO-90 page showed a $229.95 price (list price shown as $289.99) on 2026-09-11.
- Amazon's review-insights panel reports 560 mentions of “Installation” (525 positive, 35 negative) and summarizes: “Customers find the reverse osmosis system easy to install, with one mentioning it requires no trips to the hardware store.”
- Amazon's review-insights panel reports 417 mentions of 'Taste' (399 positive, 18 negative) and summarizes buyers as enjoying the water's taste.
- Amazon's review-insights panel reports 268 mentions of 'Value for money' (243 positive, 25 negative) and summarizes buyers as finding it well worth the money.
- An Amazon review reads: “Easy installation give four stars for faucet loose or wabbling no seal support doesn't matter how I am trying to adjust the nut won't help.”
- Amazon's review-insights panel reports 113 mentions of 'Leak-proof' (65 positive, 48 negative) and summarizes mixed experiences, including slow leaks from preinstalled quick connects.
- Amazon displayed $229.95 for the exact RO-90 listing.
- Brand officialaccessed: 2026-09-11https://www.apecwater.com/pages/shipping
- APEC's Return Policy gives direct purchases a 30-day return window from date of invoice and specifies return-shipping and restocking-fee conditions.
- Brand officialaccessed: 2026-09-11https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AwKg9ufW3g
- APEC's general RO system installation video is embedded on the RO-90 product page (the same video is embedded on other APEC under-sink RO product pages).
- Government agencyaccessed: 2026-09-11https://www.cpsc.gov/search?search_api_fulltext=APEC%20RO-90
- The CPSC search for APEC RO-90 returned no results.
- Unverifiedaccessed: 2026-09-11https://www.bing.com/search?q=%22RO-90%22+APEC+(recall+OR+lawsuit+OR+litigation)
- The live web/news search for APEC RO-90 recall or litigation returned no relevant result; Bing's displayed results were dominated by unrelated same-name entities (Roblox, the Ro telehealth brand and its reviews, and the Wikipedia disambiguation page for Ro), none of them APEC or the RO-90.
- WQA listingaccessed: 2026-09-11https://find.wqa.org/find-products/ctl/detail/mid/1054/cid/apec_water_systems/sid/29/keyword/ro-90
- WQA's Certified Lead Free Products directory (NSF/ANSI/CAN 372) separately lists RO-90.
Cite this page
TapWaterData Editorial. "APEC RO-90 Review: Specs, Cost & Cert Check." TapWaterData, verified 2026-09-11. https://www.tapwaterdata.com/filters/brand/apec/ro-90
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