Product review (4 stars): Excelent Product at Fraction of Cost - Filters as expected
I had a hard time paying $50.00 plus for a water filter.  I drink the filtered water from the fridge every day and have had both the Sears version and this one.  This is my second EcoAquaa. This time around I did see the "black water" others have talked about.  I ran several gallons of water through it and it then ran clear.  I then filled two clear glasses.  One with bottled water and the other with the filtered water from this filter.  I set the both on a white sheet of paper and had my wife look through the top of both glasses side by side and pick the one she thought was from the filter.  She picked the bottled water as being darker. Point made.

I completely understand others feeling that since this is made in China it is of questionable quality.  I am taking a calculated risk and I am willing to take my chances.  By the way, the device you are reading this on was made in China also.

3/27/2017 Updated:  I have been buying these regularly and just signed up to have them shipped to my house every 4 moths.