Category AI Visibility Report
Whole House Water Filters AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈14,917
Est. AI queries / month
11
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 11 buyer topics in Whole House Water Filters across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 14,917 AI queries per month.
- ISPRING leads the AI shelf with 16.6% of brand mentions, followed by Aquasana (8.9%) and Springwell (6.2%). The top three hold 31.7% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “whole house water filters that remove pfas” (top keyword “water filters for pfas”, ~8,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (16.6% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ISPRING | 573 | 16.6% |
| 2 | Aquasana | 307 | 8.9% |
| 3 | Springwell | 215 | 6.2% |
| 4 | SoftPro | 205 | 6% |
| 5 | APEC Water | 165 | 4.8% |
| 6 | Aquasure | 164 | 4.8% |
| 7 | Pentair | 142 | 4.1% |
| 8 | US Water Systems | 134 | 3.9% |
| 9 | Fleck | 118 | 3.4% |
| 10 | Crystal Quest | 97 | 2.8% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| whole house water filters that remove pfas | ≈5,422 | water filters for pfas | 8,100 |
| whole house water filters that remove fluoride | ≈5,013 | whole house fluoride water filters | 320 |
| whole house water filters for iron | ≈4,482 | whole house water filters for iron | 1,600 |
| whole house carbon water filters | — | carbon water filter | 8,100 |
| whole house water filters for well water | — | well water filtration system | 60,500 |
| whole house reverse osmosis water filters | — | reverse osmosis water filter | 165,000 |
| whole house sediment water filters | — | well water sediment filter | 6,600 |
| salt free whole house water softeners | — | salt free water softener | 18,100 |
| salt based whole house water softeners | — | salt based water softener system | 9,900 |
| whole house water filters that remove lead | — | lead filter for water | 14,800 |
| whole house water filter replacement | — | water filter replacement | 12,100 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 113 | 16.6% |
| epa.gov | 82 | 12.1% |
| nsf.org | 69 | 10.1% |
| tapwaterdata.com | 59 | 8.7% |
| waterverge.com | 43 | 6.3% |
| midatlanticwater.net | 38 | 5.6% |
| aquasana.com | 34 | 5% |
| thewell.guide | 33 | 4.9% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for whole house water filters?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: ISPRING (16.6%), Aquasana (8.9%), Springwell (6.2%), SoftPro (6%), APEC Water (4.8%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about whole house water filters?
GEOly estimates ~14,917 AI queries per month in this category across 11 buyer topics, led by “whole house water filters that remove pfas”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for whole house water filters?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, epa.gov, nsf.org, tapwaterdata.com, waterverge.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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