American Standard is introducing two new home water fixtures with built-in filtration systems: the Filtered Kitchen Faucet and Filtered 4-Spray Hand Shower Rail System.
The Filtered Kitchen Faucet provides filtered water for drinking or cooking with a push of a button on the pull-down spray head. Two separate water channels, one for filtered water and one for unfiltered tap water, ensure the two sources never mix. The faucet also features a toggle between stream and spray operation, a magnetic docking system, and a ceramic disc valve to prevent dripping.
The filter system is tested to NSF / ANSI 42 & 53 standards at 6.5pH, and is certified to reduce 99.7% of lead, 96.9% of chlorine and 92.6% of class I particulates in tap water. It may be installed above-deck in the countertop or inside the cabinet wall, providing more storage space for homeowners under the sink. Each filter provides up to 300 gallons of fresh drinking water, and lasts three to six months on average. All installation types provides easy access to the carbon filter for replacement.
The Filtered 4-Spray Hand Shower Rail System is NSF 177 standard certified to reduce water-borne chlorine levels by at least 50%, and provides up to 5,000 gallons of filtered water per filter over approximately four months.
The hand shower installs easily with existing plumbing, and the filter is integrated into the rail, enabling an easy replacement process. The showerhead features four spray options—Drench, Sensitive, PowerWash, and Massage—which are easily changed via toggle switch.
The Filtered Kitchen Faucet retails for $279.99, and is available in either a polished chrome or stainless steel finish. Replacement filters are available for $45. The hand shower rail system retails for $179.99, and is available in either a polished chrome or brushed nickel finish. Replacement filters are available for $35. americanstandard.com
