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Aquasana Rhino Well Water with UV, well water filter

Well waterAquasanaNo. 7 of 9 in best whole house water filters

Rhino Well Water with UV review

By the editorial team / Megan Brooks · Updated November 9, 2026

Our verdict

The Rhino Well Water with UV pairs a 5-year carbon tank with a UV chamber certified to NSF/ANSI 55 Class B. It makes sense on a well that tests safe but where you want a UV safety layer. Skip it if your well has iron, manganese or sulfur: Aquasana states no limits for them, and at $3,498 it is the most expensive filter here.

8.3Good · out of 10
$3,498Aquasana, uV filter included, price checked on November 9, 2026
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Great if

  • your well water is clear and tests safe, and you want supplemental UV
  • you want carbon for taste and odor and UV in one kit
  • you want a brand that publishes certifications and test scopes clearly

Skip it if

  • your well tested positive for coliform or E. coli: Class B is not meant for contaminated water
  • you have iron, manganese or hydrogen sulfide: no limits are stated
  • you want low running costs: about $274 a year in filters and a UV lamp

What living with it looks like

Water goes through a sediment pre-filter, the carbon tank, a post-filter and the UV chamber. The UV lamp needs power and runs all the time; you replace it once a year ($125.99 on November 9, 2026). Add the Rhino's pre- and post-filters (about $148 a year) and you are at roughly $274 a year.

The carbon tank is rated for 500,000 gallons or 5 years, half the rating of the city Rhino. Aquasana sold the replacement tank for $1,698 on November 9, 2026, which belongs in your five-year budget.

The catch

Class B. Aquasana is clear that the UV is certified to NSF/ANSI 55 Class B, which covers supplemental treatment of water already safe to drink, with up to 99.8% of bacteria and nonpathogenic viruses per Aquasana. It does not turn a contaminated well into a safe one. And with no iron limit stated, iron can coat the UV sleeve and cut its effect.

How it scores

The Rhino Well Water with UV gets 8.3/10 (good) with our filter score weights. Each criterion below is scored out of 10 from Aquasana's published figures and the price we checked; a criterion without a figure is left out and the other weights are rescaled. The scales are on the methodology page.

CriterionWeightScore /10Bar
Flow rate15%9.9
Media life15%8.0
Yearly upkeep15%5.2
Contaminants covered15%4.5
Certification10%7.0
Warranty10%7.5
Return window5%7.0
Price15%2.7

In our other rankings, with the same figures: best for well water 8.3/10 (No. 5 of 5).

Full specifications

As published by Aquasana on its US pages, read on November 9, 2026. Values the brand does not publish are left out rather than guessed.

TypeWell water filter
Model comparedWH-WELL-UVS · UV filter included
Flow rate14.7 GPM (peak flow stated); contaminant claims measured at 7 GPM
Media life5 years or 500,000 gal
Contaminants claimed by the brandBacteria and viruses (UV), Sediment
CertificationUV filter NSF tested and certified to NSF/ANSI 55, Class B (supplemental treatment of water that is already safe to drink, not disinfection of contaminated water)
Yearly upkeepPre- and post-filters as on the Rhino ($147.96 a year) plus one UV lamp a year ($125.99)
Drain and poweroutlet needed
SizeTank 57" high, 11" wide; UV chamber 16" x 4"
Warranty5-year limited warranty
Return window90-day satisfaction guarantee
Checked price$3,498 at Aquasana on November 9, 2026

Buying advice

Test for bacteria, iron and manganese first. If iron is present, it needs treating before the UV. If the test is clean and you mainly want taste, odor and a UV layer, this kit is the simplest way to get both from one brand.

  • Carbon tank rated for 500,000 gallons or 5 years, plus a UV chamber
  • UV certified to NSF/ANSI 55 Class B: up to 99.8% of bacteria and nonpathogenic viruses, per Aquasana
  • Peak flow of 14.7 GPM; claims measured at 7 GPM

Alternatives to consider

SoftPro Iron Master AIO Iron FilterSoftPro Iron Master8.8Very good · out of 10

If iron, manganese or sulfur is your real problem.

SpringWell WS1 Well Water Filter SystemSpringWell WS18.6Very good · out of 10

If you need sulfur and iron handled at a stated 12 GPM.

Aquasana Rhino Whole House Water FilterAquasana Rhino8.7Very good · out of 10

If you are actually on city water.

Questions about the Rhino Well Water with UV

Does the Aquasana well water filter kill bacteria?

The UV chamber is certified to NSF/ANSI 55 Class B, which Aquasana describes as up to 99.8% of bacteria and nonpathogenic viruses. Class B is for water that is already safe to drink, not for disinfecting contaminated water.

Does the Aquasana Rhino Well Water remove iron?

Aquasana does not name iron, manganese or sulfur limits on this product page. If your test shows iron, treat it before the UV.

How long does the Aquasana well water tank last?

500,000 gallons or 5 years, per Aquasana. The replacement tank cost $1,698 on November 9, 2026.

Sources

Official pages read on November 9, 2026: www.aquasana.com/whole-house-water-filters/rhino-well-water-with-uv-filter-100403461.html · www.aquasana.com/water-filter-replacements/whole-house-uv-lamps-replacements/uv-lamp-replacement-100236803.html · www.aquasana.com/water-filter-replacements/whole-house-filter-replacements/rhino-well-water-replacement-tank-100365556.html. Product image: Aquasana.