Kind Water, formerly called Evo Water Systems, is a water treatment company in the United States that sells high-quality whole-house filtration, water softening, and ultraviolet purification systems.
Their products are recommended by many industry experts as one of the best options for water softeners and whole house water filters, alongside other popular brands like Springwell and Aquasana.
In this article, we will do a deep dive into the Kind Water (Evo Water Systems) brand to see how they stack up against other competitors.
- Filtration process: Sediment filter + Catalytic carbon
- Filtration capacity: 80,000 gallons on both filters (1 year)
- Flow rate: 15 GPM (1-7 rooms)
- Warranty: Lifetime
- Price: $913.08
- Filtration process: Sediment filter + Catalytic carbon + UV lamp
- Filtration capacity: 80,000 gallons on both filters and the UV lamp (1 year)
- Flow rate: 15 GPM (1-7 rooms)
- Warranty: Lifetime
- Price: $2,142.59
- Filtration process: Sediment filter + Catalytic carbon + Salt-free water softener
- Filtration capacity: 80,000 gallons on both filters (1 year), lifetime on the softener
- Flow rate: 15 GPM (1-7 rooms)
- Warranty: Lifetime
- Price: $1,880.28
- Filtration process: Sediment filter + Catalytic carbon + Salt-free water softener + UV lamp
- Filtration capacity: 80,000 gallons on both filters and the UV lamp (1 year), lifetime on the softener
- Flow rate: 15 GPM (1-7 rooms)
- Warranty: Lifetime
- Price: $3,108.38
Evo Water Systems (Kind Water) Reviews
Evo Water Systems has only one water filter in its catalog: the E-1000 Whole House Water Filter. However, the brand offers combinations of E-1000 with its ultraviolet purification device and salt-free water softening system.
Evo markets these combinations as different products. The water filter and UV purifier combination is called E-1000UV, while the water filter and softener combo is called E-3000. There’s also a product that combines all three; the E-3000UV.
| Systems/Attributes | E-1000 | E-1000UV | E-3000 | E-3000UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Process | Sediment pre-filter + catalytic carbon block | Sediment pre-filter + catalytic carbon block + UV purification | Sediment pre-filter + catalytic carbon block + salt-free water softener | Sediment pre-filter + catalytic carbon block + salt-free water softener + UV purification |
| What It Removes | Sediment and chemicals | Sediment, chemicals, and microorganisms | Sediment, chemicals, and water hardness | Sediment, chemicals, water hardness, and microorganisms |
| Flow Rate | 15 GPM | 15 GPM | 15 GPM | 15 GPM |
| Filter Replacement Frequency | Once a year | Once a year | Once a year | Once a year |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Price | $913.08 | $2,142.59 | $1,880.28 | $3,108.38 |
Kind Water E-1000 Whole House Water Filter Review
- Filtration process: Sediment filter + Catalytic carbon
- Filtration capacity: 80,000 gallons on both filters (1 year)
- Flow rate: 15 GPM (1-7 rooms)
- Warranty: Lifetime
- Price: $913.08
- Space-saving two-cartridge setup
- 15 GPM flow rate
- Easy installation and maintenance
- 120-day money-back guarantee
- Lifetime warranty
- Removes a large variety of chemicals
- Affordable
- Doesn’t remove lead
- Can’t destroy microorganisms
If you’re looking for a whole-house water filtration system that’s easy to install and maintain, the Evo Water Systems’ E-1000 is one of the best options currently on the market.
One advantage of Evo Water Systems over other renowned brands is the setup of their products. While the most popular whole-house filters are large tanks (some even have a two-tank design), Evo’s whole-house filters are simply cartridge-based. This feature saves space and makes installing, uninstalling, and maintaining the devices more straightforward.
The E-1000 water filter has two filter cartridges. The first cartridge houses a state-of-the-art sediment filter. This filter blocks large particle contaminants, such as rust, sand, clay, and small rock pieces, extending the system’s lifespan. E-1000 is a lifesaver, especially for those who rely on private well water for their water supply.
The second cartridge houses a super effective catalytically-activated coconut shell carbon block. It removes many chemicals, including the most hazardous ones like PFAS, herbicides, pesticides, and tap water disinfectants such as chlorine and chloramines.
For optimum efficiency, you need to replace the sediment and carbon filter once a year, equalling approximately 80,000 gallons of filtered water per replacement.
Despite the two-cartridge setup, E-1000 won’t negatively affect the water pressure in your house. It has a 15 GPM (gallons per minute) flow rate that accommodates the water needs of households with up to 7 rooms.
Most whole-house water filter systems come with large tanks, so sometimes it’s impossible to place them, especially when you’re already short on space. If you are, you’ll be happy to know that E-1000 is the most space-friendly whole-house water filter.
Tank-based systems are also hard to install, with many connections, lines, and cables. But not the Evo system — the two connectors make it a DIY-friendly unit.
Lastly, the unit comes with an excellent 120-day money-back guarantee and a lifetime warranty!
However, if you have hard water, or lead and pathogenic micro-organisms (bacteria and viruses) in your water, this unit won’t help much. In such cases, you’re better off with the EVO combination systems we’ll review below.
Kind Water E-1000UV Whole House Water Filter With Ultraviolet Purifier
- Filtration process: Sediment filter + Catalytic carbon + UV lamp
- Filtration capacity: 80,000 gallons on both filters and the UV lamp (1 year)
- Flow rate: 15 GPM (1-7 rooms)
- Warranty: Lifetime
- Price: $2,142.59
- Space-saving two-cartridge setup
- 15 GPM flow rate
- Removes a large variety of chemicals
- 30mj/cm2 kills many microorganisms
- Lifetime warranty
- Can’t remove lead
- Installation requires plumbing knowledge
If your water source is a private well, you probably have or will eventually have problems with coliform bacteria, just like many well-owners in the US. The best defense mechanism against these pathogenic microorganisms is an ultraviolet water purification device, and the Evo purifier, combined with the E-1000 whole-house water filter, is among the best solutions.
The Evo UV lamp emits 30 megajoules of power per square centimeter (mj/cm2). As such, it exterminates the most common drinking water pathogens (like variations of coliform, salmonella, and legionella).
However, for a UV purifier to function correctly, the water must first be filtered of sediment and turbidity. That’s why the Evo system combines the UV device with its whole-house unit. After the water passes through the sediment and carbon filters, it has no turbidity, sediment, or anything else that could hinder the efficiency of the UV lamp.
Another thing that sets the E-1000UV apart from the E-1000 is its installation complexity. The combo unit is not DIY-friendly, so unlike the previous unit, you can’t install it on your own — you need to call a professional.
Other than that, the device has the same features as the E-1000. It has a 15 GPM flow rate, requires replacements once a year for its filters and UV lamp, and comes with a lifetime warranty.
Its downsides are the same, too, as the E-1000UV isn’t equipped to deal with hard water minerals or dangerous heavy metals such as lead and arsenic.
Kind Water E-3000 Whole House Water Filter and Salt-Free Water Softener Combo
- Filtration process: Sediment filter + Catalytic carbon + Salt-free water softener
- Filtration capacity: 80,000 gallons on both filters (1 year), lifetime on the softener
- Flow rate: 15 GPM (1-7 rooms)
- Warranty: Lifetime
- Price: $1,880.28
- Space-saving three-cartridge setup
- 15 GPM flow rate
- Removes a large variety of chemicals
- 1,282 mg/L water hardness capacity
- Salt-free
- Lifetime warranty
- Isn’t effective against microorganisms
- Pricey
A water-softening device is a must if you have hard water. The Evo combination of a whole-house filter with a saltless water softener, E-3000, is one of the best options on the market.
Groundwater, i.e., well water, tends to be hard, meaning it has lots of calcium and magnesium. These minerals are good for our health, but they’re not convenient — when it comes to household chores like laundry and dishwashing, they leave stains and build up on and in appliances, and they clog pipes.
According to the United States Geological Survey, water with more than 60 mg/L of calcium and magnesium is hard. The Evo water softener is equipped to handle up to 1,282 mg/L of water hardness, which makes it an exceptionally powerful device. Plus, you won’t ever need to replace it.
Additionally, it’s a salt-free unit. Conventional water softeners require you to put salt inside their brine tanks once every month or two, adding to long-term costs and maintenance needs. That’s not a concern with the E-3000 model.
The addition of the softener to their basic model, E-1000, means there’s another cartridge in the mix now. So, the E-3000 has a three-cartridge setup, but it’s still a more space-friendly unit compared to other combo units on the market.
Most water softeners, including E-3000, also reduce ionic heavy metals (lead, arsenic, and so on) in water. Still, a water softener isn’t a water filter, so you shouldn’t rely on its efficiency in reducing these contaminants.
Other than that, the E-3000 isn’t that different from the E-1000. This combo also has a flow rate of 15 GPM, requires yearly filter replacements, and comes with a lifetime warranty.
Unlike the E-1000UV, though, the E-3000 doesn’t kill microorganisms.
Kind Water E-3000UV Whole House Water Filter and Salt-Free Softening Combo With UV
- Filtration process: Sediment filter + Catalytic carbon + Salt-free water softener + UV lamp
- Filtration capacity: 80,000 gallons on both filters and the UV lamp (1 year), lifetime on the softener
- Flow rate: 15 GPM (1-7 rooms)
- Warranty: Lifetime
- Price: $3,108.38
- Space-saving three-cartridge setup
- 15 GPM flow rate
- Removes a large variety of chemicals
- Reduces water hardness up to 1,282 mg/L
- Destroys the majority of microorganisms
- Lifetime warranty
- The most expensive device on the list
If you want ultimate filtration, the E-3000UV is the perfect solution. It removes chemicals, softens water, and kills the majority of microorganisms that infest well water.
The E-3000UV combines all that we have reviewed before without sacrificing quality. Like all the other Evo products, it has a 15 GPM flow rate, providing clean and soft water for households with up to seven bathrooms.
This softening unit is relatively low maintenance, as the sediment filter (catalytic carbon block) and the UV lamp require replacement only once a year.
It also doesn’t need any maintenance and you’re covered in the case of a malfunction, as it comes with a lifetime warranty.
Of course, the E-3000UV it’s the most expensive Evo product, but all these selling points make it well worth its price.
Finally, it’s the most complicated Evo system, so if you have no plumbing experience, you will need to hire a professional plumber to install it.
Evo Water Systems Customer Reviews
Customers are overall happy with Evo Water Systems products. What they like the most are the ease of installation and maintenance of these systems. Additionally, many users reported a significant increase in their water quality and cleanliness once they installed an Evo system.
The fact that Evo’s cartridge-based systems are less bulky than traditional tank-based whole-house filtration units is another highlight in the users feedback. This means that they didn’t sacrifice as much space as they would have if they purchased from other brands.
Lastly, users had a good experience with the shipping — time and time again, the products get shipped without delays.
One negative feedback we observed is that many users didn’t like the sturdiness of the systems, which may affect its lifespan. Since these are cartridge-based water filters and the cartridges are outside, they are more prone to external damage than tank-based ones. This also decreases the lifespan of the Evo devices.
Conclusion
Kind Water is a trusted water filtration brand that offers products in whole house filtration, water softening, and UV purification.
If your only concern is chemicals and sediment, the Evo E-1000 system will do a great job for a great price. If you also want your unit to eliminate microorganisms, then we suggest the E-1000UV, an excellent combination of the E-1000 with an ultra-efficient 30 mj/cm2 UV lamp.
For hard water, on the other hand, we recommend the E-3000, which brings together the E-1000 with a salt-free water-softening device.
Lastly, if you want an all-in-one device that takes care of sediment, chemicals, water hardness, and microorganisms simultaneously, the E-3000UV combo is among the best on the market.
