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Reverse Osmosis MicroMax8500 Drinking Water Purification System Faucet options
Person washing dishes in a kitchen with a gold faucet and marble backsplash.
Reverse Osmosis MicroMax8500 Drinking Water Purification System Faucet options
Person washing dishes in a kitchen with a gold faucet and marble backsplash.
Reverse Osmosis MicroMax8500 Drinking Water Purification System Faucet options
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The Hydration Stack — Reverse Osmosis + Remineralization + Structured Water

$2,499.00
$2,499.00
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The HYDRATION STACK — Three Technologies. One System.

It’s like installing a natural spring in your kitchen — giving you structured, mineral-rich, purified water on demand, 24/7.
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PEAK PURITY

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MINERAL RICH

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LIVING WATER

Step 1: Purify — The 8500 Reverse Osmosis

The foundation of the Hydration Stack — a 4-stage RO system carrying the broadest certification profile of any GoodFor product.

Certified Reduction Rates
PFOA/PFOS 99.0% · Lead 98.6% · Arsenic 98.8% · Fluoride 96.5% · Chromium 95.8% · VOCs 99.3% · BPA, estrone, ibuprofen 92–96%
Built to Last
10-year warranty on tank and valves. Designed and assembled in California. 2,500-gallon filter life.

Step 2: Restore — Sango Coral Remineralizer

RO produces exceptionally pure water — but pure water is also mineral-deficient. The Sango Coral adds back what purification takes out.

70+ Trace Minerals
Magnesium, calcium, potassium, and rare earth elements — naturally derived from fossilized coral, not synthetic additives.
Low Maintenance, Better Taste
Approximately 2-year replacement cycle. Users consistently report smoother, more satisfying water. Available on Subscribe & Save.

Step 3: Structure — UMH Pure Structuring Device

EU TÜV certified. Spring like water quality right from home. Enough compelling science that biohackers, clinics and performance labs now integrate.

Vortex Technology
Precision-engineered chambers reorganize water molecules into patterns found in natural spring water. Trusted by wellness practitioners nationwide.
Zero Maintenance
5-year warranty. No filters, no replacements ever. Precision-engineered in Austria.

What This System Is Designed to Do — And What It Won't

✅ What It's Designed to Do

WQA-certified purification for your kitchen drinking and cooking water — reducing PFAS, lead, fluoride, VOCs, pharmaceuticals, and dozens of other contaminants at independently verified rates. Restores 70+ trace minerals that reverse osmosis removes. Structures water molecules using vortex technology based on emerging research. Delivers spring-quality water on demand, 24/7.

🛑 What It Won't Do

It won't treat your entire home — showers, baths, and appliances still receive standard water. It won't soften your water. And it won't make health claims — we discuss water quality, not medical outcomes. The certifications are proven. The remineralization is science-backed. The structuring is emerging research we're transparent about. That's the standard we hold ourselves to.

Certifications & Testing Data

Lead 98.6% · Arsenic 98.8% · Cadmium 95.7% · Hexavalent chromium 95.8% · Trivalent chromium 98.8% · Barium 98.0% · Copper 98.4% · Fluoride 96.5% · Radium 226/228 · Selenium 97.7% · TDS 97.1% · Cysts 99.95%. These are among the most commonly found harmful contaminants in U.S. drinking water.

PFOA/PFOS 99.0% · VOCs (chloroform) 99.3%. The MicroMax 8500 is the only GoodFor product carrying this certification. PFAS are often called "forever chemicals" because they don't break down naturally in the environment or the body.

Chlorine 99.0% · Particulate filtration (Class III, 5–15 μm) 98.0%. This is what makes your water taste and smell clean immediately.

BPA 95% · Estrone 96% · Ibuprofen 95% · Naproxen 96% · Nonylphenol 92%. Pharmaceutical and endocrine-disrupting compounds increasingly found in municipal water that most standard filters aren't tested to address.

All materials certified lead-free. The WQA Gold Seal is the Water Quality Association's highest certification, verifying structural integrity, material safety, and contaminant reduction performance.

Certified to the Canadian Standards Association standard for drinking water treatment systems — an additional layer of independent verification beyond NSF/ANSI standards.

Who Is the Hydration Stack For?

The BioHacker

You track what goes into your body. Your supplements are dialed in, your sleep is optimized. The Hydration Stack gives your water the same level of attention — certified purity, mineral balance, and structured absorption.

The Health-Conscious Parent

You want the cleanest possible water for your family's drinking and cooking. Not just "better than tap" — genuinely purified, remineralized, and optimized. Removes PFAS, lead, fluoride, and pharmaceuticals while restoring the minerals growing bodies need.

Already Have Whole-Home

Your showers, laundry, and appliances are covered. But whole-home systems aren't designed to purify drinking water at the molecular level that reverse osmosis achieves. The Hydration Stack is the kitchen companion that completes the picture.

Wellness Professional

You recommend clean water to your clients. The Hydration Stack gives you a system you can stand behind — WQA certified purification, evidence-based remineralization, and structured water technology used by leading practitioners.

Not sure where to start?

Our AI Powered Water Concierge can help you figure out the right solution — whether it's a shower filter, an RO system, or whole-home filtration. No appointment needed.

By the Numbers

up to 99%

Contaminant reduction — WQA certified

70+

Trace minerals restored from natural coral

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Technologies in one undersink system

Trusted By

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Installation & What's Included

  • MicroMax 8500 4-stage reverse osmosis system
  • UMH Sango Coral in-line remineralizing filter.
  • UMH Pure in-line structuring device
  • Dedicated lead-free faucet in Chrome, Brushed Nickel, or Matte Black.
  • 3.2-gallon pressurized storage tank
  • All tubing, fittings, mounting brackets, and quick-connect fittings
  • Installation guide, maintenance schedule, and warranty documentation.
  • Standard installation includes drilling a single hole for the dedicated RO faucet. Want to skip the drilling? Upgrade to our Dual RO/Kitchen Faucet — a single-stem fixture with two independent handles that replaces your existing kitchen faucet. One handle for standard water, one for purified. No extra holes, no countertop modifications, ideal for renters or anyone who wants a cleaner look.
  • Typical install time: 60–90 minutes. In our service areas (Southern California, Houston, and Tampa), our team handles professional installation. Everywhere else, we offer concierge support — we'll walk you or your local plumber through every step by phone.
  • Standard pre/post filters (sediment, carbon block, post-carbon): every 12-18 months or 2,500 gallons.
  • RO membrane: every 3–5 years. Sango Coral mineralizer: approximately every 2 years.
  • UMH Pure structuring device: no replacement required — ever.
  • Your ongoing filter investment works out to approximately $27–35 per month.
  • Most families find that's less than they were spending on bottled water. All replacement filters are available on
  • Subscribe & Save — auto-delivered at the frequency you choose so you never run out.
  • The MicroMax 8500 uses Easy Change™ twist-in cartridges — no tools required.
  • Under 5 minutes: shut off inline valve, relieve pressure, twist-lock cartridges down to remove and up to install, check for leaks, sanitize and purge.
  • Filter part numbers: W-PN-8001 (Blue) · W-PN-8002 (Red) · W-PN-8003 (Green) · W-PN-8004 (Yellow).
  • We have a dedicated tech support liine available to all of our clients 24/7.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The MicroMax 8500 is WQA Gold Seal certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for PFOA/PFOS reduction at 99.0% — it was the first undersink RO system to carry this certification. Reverse osmosis is widely recognized as the most effective household method for reducing PFAS, and the EPA cites it as "extremely effective." This is one of the key reasons the Hydration Stack is built around a certified RO system as its foundation.

RO water is safe to drink, but it's mineral-deficient. Reverse osmosis removes contaminants and beneficial minerals alike — calcium, magnesium, potassium — that your body uses for hydration, muscle function, and cellular energy. That's exactly why the Hydration Stack includes the Sango Coral mineralizer as the second stage. You get the safety of RO purification with the minerals your body recognizes, restored automatically before the water reaches your glass.

Reverse osmosis removes contaminants and beneficial minerals alike. Without minerals like calcium, magnesium, and potassium, RO water tastes flat and may not support optimal hydration since your body uses electrolyte minerals to regulate fluid balance at the cellular level. The Sango Coral mineralizer restores 70+ trace minerals after purification, bringing the water back into a balanced state.

The MicroMax 8500 is WQA Gold Seal certified to NSF/ANSI 42, 53, 58, 401, 372, and CSA B483.1 — the broadest certification profile of any GoodFor product. The UMH Sango Coral and UMH Pure are EU TÜV certified and are mineral restoration and structuring devices — they are not separately certified to NSF standards.

Remineralization adds trace minerals — magnesium, calcium, potassium — back into water after reverse osmosis strips them out. Structured water refers to the physical arrangement of water molecules. The UMH Pure uses vortex technology to reorganize water into patterns found in natural spring water. Remineralization changes what's in the water. Structuring changes how the water itself is organized. The Hydration Stack does both, in the right sequence — purify first, remineralize second, structure third.

Structured water, also called EZ (Exclusion Zone) water, is based on research by Dr. Gerald Pollack at the University of Washington. His work suggests water can form an organized molecular layer that may play a role in cellular energy and hydration. Many clinicians and performance labs now integrate structured water systems. We want to be straightforward: this is an emerging field, not yet peer-reviewed to the same standard as conventional filtration science. The RO component is backed by decades of WQA-certified testing. The structuring component is based on compelling but still-developing science — and we're transparent about that.

The price difference comes down to what's actually being filtered — and how well. Budget RO systems typically use lower-grade membranes with contaminant reduction rates between 75–85%, shorter filter lifespans of 6–12 months, and limited or no warranty. The MicroMax 8500 is independently verified at 98%+ reduction across heavy metals, fluoride, PFAS, and VOCs, with a 2,500-gallon filter life and a 10-year warranty on tank and valves. Beyond that, the Hydration Stack isn't just an RO system — it includes a Sango Coral mineralizer with 70+ trace minerals from natural coral and an Austrian-engineered UMH Pure structuring device with a 5-year warranty. Three certified and tested technologies in one integrated system, with concierge installation support included.

This is one of the most common setups among our customers. Whole-home systems treat water for showers, laundry, and appliances, but they're not designed to remove dissolved contaminants like PFAS, fluoride, lead, or pharmaceuticals at the molecular level that reverse osmosis achieves. The Hydration Stack is the kitchen companion that takes your drinking and cooking water to the next level.

Approximately $27-35 per month equivalent. Standard pre/post filters are replaced annually, the RO membrane every 3–5 years, and the Sango Coral mineralizer approximately every 2 years. The UMH Pure requires no maintenance. All filters available on Subscribe & Save. Most families find this is less than they were spending on bottled water.

Yes — many customers install the Hydration Stack themselves. Standard installation requires drilling a single hole for the dedicated RO faucet. If you'd prefer no drilling, our Dual RO/Kitchen Faucet replaces your existing faucet with a single-stem, two-handle fixture. Typical install time: 60–90 minutes. In our service areas (Southern California, Houston, and Tampa), our team handles professional installation. Everywhere else, we offer concierge support by phone.

It treats kitchen drinking and cooking water only — not showers, baths, laundry, or appliances. It is not a water softener. The RO purification is WQA certified. The structuring component is based on emerging research. We discuss water quality, not medical outcomes. If you need whole-home treatment, we offer systems that pair with the Hydration Stack.

Bottled spring water varies significantly in quality — some brands contain microplastics, PFAS, or other contaminants. It's weeks to months old by the time you drink it, and the environmental cost is significant. The Hydration Stack delivers freshly purified, remineralized, and structured water on demand from your kitchen faucet at a fraction of the long-term cost.

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