AION MAX
Everything Advanced protects against — with every media in its own dedicated tank, in-place regeneration, and nearly double Essential's total media. Full-spec performance at every flow rate, for any home that wants the best.
The same upgraded media as Advanced — up to 6× the surface area of commodity carbon — now each in a dedicated tank at full independent contact time. Backwashing valves enable in-place regeneration. Nothing is shared, nothing is compromised.
- Everything in AION ADVANCED
- Maximum destruction of disinfection byproducts (THMs) — REDOX at full dedicated contact time
- Maximum heavy-metal reduction — lead, chromium-6, mercury, copper
- The broadest contaminant coverage AION treats, each media at full spec
Max is a performance choice, not a size requirement. A Max system in a 2-bathroom home is a perfect fit for anyone who wants dedicated tanks, regeneration, and no-compromise filtration.
A tailored recommendation begins with a free consultation.
Designed for municipal water. AION systems are engineered for city-supplied water; we do not sell them for private wells or surface water.
What It Removes
Everything Advanced removes — at full, uncompromised contact time
System Configuration
Three Dedicated Tanks
Water flows through three dedicated single-media beds in sequence — CORE, then REDOX, then CORE MAX — each sized for full contact time with no shared-bed compromise.
AION CORE
70L of dedicated catalytic carbon. Strips chlorine catalytically and adsorbs organics, THMs, tannins, and humic substances — clearing the way for REDOX to work at full efficiency.
AION REDOX
A full 70L dedicated bed of AION REDOX — our most advanced and most expensive media. In Essential and Advanced, REDOX shares a tank with catalytic carbon. In Max, it runs alone, at full contact time, for maximum destruction of disinfection byproducts and maximum heavy-metal reduction. This is the single biggest performance leap in the AION line.
AION CORE MAX
70L of dedicated broad-spectrum media — 6,000+ m²/g. PFAS including short-chain compounds, radionuclides, ammonia, chlorinated solvents, and emerging contaminants, polished to spec.
Post-polish: 20" Nano Ceramic final filtration.
The Difference
Full Contact Time at Every Flow Rate. No Concessions.
Essential and Advanced consolidate media into shared upflow tanks — an efficient, excellent architecture for most homes. Max is built for the buyer who wants none of the tradeoffs consolidation requires.
Every AION media holds its filtration specification in 90 seconds — up to 3× faster than the commodity carbon most systems use. In Max, each media runs in its own dedicated tank at full volume, so no stage ever trades its contact time for another's. ~210L of total filtration media — nearly double Essential — across three dedicated tanks.
The result: Max holds full specification through the peak demand of a 3–4 bathroom home with margin, and never concedes contact time at any flow rate. Whatever your peak demand, every stage stays in specification.
Because MAX separates each media into its own tank, the AION REDOX stage targets disinfection byproducts (THMs) and certain heavy metals in municipal water. In Essential and Advanced this stage shares a tank; in MAX it runs dedicated at full contact time. AION systems are not disinfection systems.
Best For
4+ bathrooms, 5,000+ sq ft, or 1.25"+ plumbing, and want a fully custom, lab-designed build? Compare Estate.
Ownership & Maintenance
AION Care
Max is engineered for the longest service life in the line. In-place regeneration through its backwashing valves restores each bed on a simple schedule — you regenerate, you rarely replace.
AION Care includes:
- In-place regeneration — OXYDES-P / Instant Oxydes restore each dedicated bed on schedule
- Backwashing WS1 valves — enable regeneration without removing media
- Nano Ceramic post-polish — periodic replacement
- Step-by-step regeneration instructions — illustrated guidance ships with every system
PERFORMANCE & SERVICE DISCLOSURES
Performance: AION system performance is based on engineered specifications using documented manufacturer media specifications. Specific performance in each installation varies based on influent water chemistry, flow rate, service interval adherence, and contaminant concentration.
About PFAS treatment: PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) include thousands of synthetic compounds with varying chemistry. AION systems are engineered to treat the six PFAS compounds with EPA-finalized Maximum Contaminant Levels (PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS, HFPO-DA/GenX, PFBS). Performance varies by compound — long-chain PFAS are captured with higher efficiency; short-chain PFAS require extended bed depth and capacity for sustained performance.
Service requirements: AION system performance depends on adherence to regeneration and replacement schedules. Whole-house regenerable media require chemical regeneration every 6 months. AION ships consumables on schedule to active subscribers. Subscription is required for consumable shipment.
Certifications: AION whole-house systems are currently undergoing third-party NSF/ANSI certification testing (est. Q4 2026). All performance claims are based on the certified specifications of the individual filter media used in each stage — each sourced from NSF-certified media manufacturers with published reduction data.
Order Your AION MAX
Full-spec performance at every flow rate. Three dedicated tanks, backwashing WS1 valves, and the highest sustained filtration in the AION standard line.
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Before you order
Water source & installation
What is AION designed to do?
AION systems are designed to reduce chlorine, chloramine, disinfection byproducts, sediment, and a broad range of contaminants in municipal water. Performance figures refer to component testing under stated conditions; results in your home depend on incoming water and proper installation and maintenance.
Can I use AION for a private well or untreated water?
AION systems are not disinfection systems and are not designed or sold for water of unknown microbiological quality, including private wells and surface water. If your home is not served by a municipal utility, these systems are not the right fit. Do not rely on an AION system to make unsafe water safe to drink.
Who installs my system?
Installed by you, or by a licensed plumber you hire. AION ships the system with step-by-step instructions and technical specifications. Push-fit connections simplify many installations, but plumbing and site-specific fittings vary by home. AION does not send technicians, perform installations, or take responsibility for work performed by you or your contractor. Follow local plumbing code; if you have unusual pressure, nonstandard connections, or a drain requirement, consult a licensed plumber before ordering. For AION MAX, we recommend a licensed plumber because its valves require a drain and power.