AquaFlo Reverse Osmosis Systems: QCRO and RO 75
AquaFlo is a Canature WaterGroup brand, the same company behind the Hydrotech Water Softeners built in Cambridge, and it delivers dependable Reverse Osmosis performance without the premium price tag. We install and service two AquaFlo systems: the QCRO, with twist and lock cartridges that make filter changes genuinely painless, and the RO 75, a budget friendly four stage workhorse. Both fit under the sink and both can feed your fridge dispenser and ice maker.
AquaFlo QCRO Drinking Water System
QCRO stands for Quick Change Reverse Osmosis, and the name is the feature. Each cartridge twists off and twists on like a light bulb, with no messy sump removal and built in shutoff, so the once a year filter change takes minutes. A single manifold houses four separate filter technologies in a compact, space saving design, paired with a durable powder coated steel reservoir tank and your choice of designer faucet styles.
The QCRO is certified by IAPMO R&T to NSF/ANSI 58 and CSA B483.1 for the reduction of Lead, Fluoride, PFAS (PFOA and PFOS), Arsenic, and Total Dissolved Solids, among other potential contaminants. Because water conditions vary even within the same community, the QCRO can also be configured with interchangeable specialty cartridges, including a pH booster that remineralizes your water, so the system matches what your water test actually shows.
QCRO Features at a Glance
Twist and lock Quick Change cartridges, changed once a year
Certified to NSF/ANSI 58 and CSA B483.1, including PFAS (PFOA and PFOS), Lead, and Fluoride reduction
Four filter technologies in one compact manifold
95% reduction of total dissolved solids
Interchangeable specialty cartridges, including pH booster and remineralizer
Automatic shutoff conserves water when the tank is full
2 year parts warranty
AquaFlo RO 75 Reverse Osmosis System
The RO 75 is our most budget conscious path to Reverse Osmosis water. It is a proven four stage design: a Sediment filter screens out dirt, sand, and rust, an activated carbon prefilter removes the Chlorine and Chloramine that would otherwise damage the membrane, a TFC membrane rated at 75 gallons per day provides up to 99% reduction of Total Dissolved Solids, and a carbon polishing filter catches any residual taste or odour just before the water reaches your faucet. Automatic shutoff conserves water once the storage tank is full. Its lower capacity filters need changing every 6 months, which we can look after for you, and the system carries a 1 year parts warranty.
Protect Your Membrane with Soft Water
AquaFlo specifies feed water hardness of no more than 7 grains per gallon for the QCRO, and untreated water in our region runs several times harder than that. Hard Water scales the membrane, cuts water production, and shortens its life, so a Water Softener ahead of your drinking water system is not an upsell, it is how you protect the investment. On Well Water, Iron, Sulfur, and Sediment need addressing first too, and our Rural Water Treatment page covers what that involves.
QCRO or RO 75: Which AquaFlo System Is Right for You?
| AquaFlo QCRO | AquaFlo RO 75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Easy filter changes and certified contaminant reduction | The lowest cost path to Reverse Osmosis water |
| Filter changes | Once a year, twist and lock | Every 6 months |
| Certification | IAPMO R&T to NSF/ANSI 58 and CSA B483.1 | NSF certified TFC membrane |
| Customization | Interchangeable specialty cartridges, including pH booster | Standard 4 stage configuration |
| Parts warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
Local Installation and Service
AquaFlo FAQs
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QCRO stands for Quick Change Reverse Osmosis. The system's cartridges twist off and twist on in seconds with no messy sump removal, which makes the once a year filter change something you can genuinely do yourself.
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The QCRO offers twist and lock filter changes once a year, IAPMO certification to NSF/ANSI 58 and CSA B483.1 including PFAS (PFOA and PFOS) and Lead reduction, customizable specialty cartridges, and a 2 year parts warranty. The RO 75 is the budget option, a standard four stage system with filter changes every 6 months and a 1 year parts warranty.
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Yes. The QCRO is certified by IAPMO R&T to NSF/ANSI 58 and CSA B483.1 for the reduction of Lead, Fluoride, PFAS (PFOA and PFOS), Total Dissolved Solids, and other potential contaminants.
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AquaFlo recommends feed water no harder than 7 grains per gallon, and untreated water in our region is several times harder than that. A Water Softener ahead of your Reverse Osmosis system protects the membrane, keeps production high, and lowers your long term filter costs.
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Yes. The QCRO accepts an optional pH booster cartridge that raises the pH of your treated water and adds minerals back for taste, so you get contaminant removal without giving up the mineral profile you prefer.
Book a free in-home water test and one of our water experts will match the right AquaFlo system and cartridges to your water and your budget.
Check Out Our Other Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Systems Brands
Kinetico
As an Authorized Independent Kinetico Dealer, we install the two systems Kinetico builds for homes: the flagship K5 Drinking Water Station and the value focused A200. The K5 offers the best contaminant removal on the market, with certified reduction of 99% of PFOA and PFOS, expandable cartridge options, and a 10 year parts warranty. The A200 packs Kinetico quality into a compact five stage system that fits neatly under the sink.
7 to 10 year parts warranty
Torrent
If you want more than a dedicated drinking water tap, Torrent takes a different approach. Designed and manufactured right in Brantford, Ontario, Torrent systems combine Water Softening and Drinking Water Treatment in a single whole home system, so every tap in the house benefits, not just the one at the kitchen sink. It is a strong fit if you are solving Hard Water and drinking water quality at the same time.
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Kitchener, Ontario
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