About us

Quality Water Lab is an independent water filtration review publication founded in Boston, MA. Every filter we review gets put through independent lab testing — we use Tap Score (SimpleLab) for water chemistry and EMSL Analytical for microplastics. Manufacturer claims don’t make our list.

Our testing includes dedicated PFAS panels, microplastics analysis, and longitudinal performance data collected over multiple years of real-world use. Every lab report we reference is published on our site and verifiable by anyone.

We’re active members of the Water Quality Association, and our lab testing has been referenced by Yahoo Health, Yahoo Shopping, and Yahoo Local as an independent source.

In The Press

QWL’s independent lab testing and water quality research have been cited by:

Meet The Team

Mike Martin, Co-Founder of Quality Water Lab

Mike Martin

Co-Founder

Mike Martin is the co-founder of Quality Water Lab. He holds an unrestricted Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL), active since 2003, and oversees the site’s independent water testing efforts through Tap Score and EMSL Analytical. He evaluates filtration systems hands-on before any recommendation goes live.

When he’s not testing filters, Mike enjoys hiking in the White Mountains and hitting the gym.

Ava

Ava

Co-Founder

Ava Martin is the lead author, content creator and researcher for QWL. She has a degree in Environmental Science from UMass Boston and is an expert in water filtration systems.

When she’s not busy writing about all things water, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her dog, hiking, and kayaking.

Lisa Diaz

Lisa Diaz

Content Writer & Researcher

Lisa Diaz is a writer and researcher for QWL. She has a degree in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida and is passionate about finding ways to improve our water quality.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, and going on Spartan races.

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