Redesigning Point-of-use Treatment from the Perspectives of Water Quality Tradeoffs and Human Behavior

Many homes in the U.S. use carbon-based point-of-use filters to purify drinking water —whether in the refrigerator, under the sink, or attached to the faucet. These filters are common in cities with lead problems, in rural areas with private wells, and among people who prefer not to drink tap water. While these filters are popular, scientists…