I’ve been researching the web to find the best Water Pitcher Filter — which one removes the most contaminents. Unfortunately, I can’t locate any good comparison-reviews. All I know is that Brita ranks lower in tests when compared to the Pur brand . . . but how does Pur compare to all the others on the market?

If you have an answer (and perhaps a webpage showing the data) I would really appreciate it! Thanks for your help!

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I used to buy those 24-packs of Bottled Water for like per box. I’d go through 3-4 bottles a day.

My friend suggested I buy a Brita or Pur tank and just filter it using tap water. He said it’ll save money in the long run. But the filters have to replaced every 2 months, and they cost about -10 per replacement.

Which way do you use? Which one saves the most money? (And by Brita, I DONT mean the faucet extension - I’m talking about the pitcher)
btw, I live in NYC right now and lived in Miami for the last 10 years!

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ok Im maken a home made water filter for tap water..i bought Activated carbon for aquariums, but when i compared it to brita water filter carbon, it seems the brita has much smaller granulated carbon, plus something added in, like tiny white pebbles, i don’t know what that is.. i am thinking to use two kinds of carbon, one to get rid of bigger material in water (microscopic size) and one kind to be able to absorb even smaller micron size material… I figure AC (activated carbon) for fish tanks be good to filter larger stuff, but where can i find the kind of AC to absorb real smaller material?

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Do I need a reverse osmosis system, or another filer, to remove higher-than-normal lead and uranium?
or can I use Pur or Brita type to *sufficiently* do the job? I have an infant, he is my world and it is my job to protect him the best way I can. So, you can imagine why the contaminants are a major concern here.
Our last house had great water quality so we have a faucet-mounted Brita… we’d love to buy a new filter and call it a day.I think Brita and the like are able to get rid of lead, but uranium?
So be brutally honest, if I have to shell out the big bucks for reverse osmosis let me know! And please, don’t just say "Move away" or "Don’t drink the water". Those aren’t options : )

I live in a rocky area, like a Native American mountain area. The uranium is not exceeding legal limits but the level is just higher than other areas. The lead is due to a shooting range near the lake we live on. Both substances in my water are above California "health guidelines" due to the lack of enforced federal guides keeping us safe, so this is what I’m going by.

http://projects.nytimes.com/toxic-waters/contaminants/ct/new-haven/ct0606011-quonnipaug-hills–section-i

I appreciate the info in advance!

Last time I posted a question, someone said something about reverse osmosis being costly to operate and wasteful of resources. I wasn’t aware how many gallons are thrown away by the process! Thanks!

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I’m looking for a pitcher water filter that will filter out the most contaminants possible. I was looking to purchase an Aquasana countertop filter for my apartment kitchen sink, but the ridiculous faucet/sprayer combo that’s on it won’t take a countertop filter. I don’t want to install an under-sink model, because it’s an apartment and I’m not interested in making that investment for something I move out of.

I’m skeptical of the Brita and PUR pitchers, they don’t seem to do much except improve taste. I’m not worried about taste - my water tastes fine - but our city water tests poorly (high levels of chlorine, higher levels of pharmaceuticals and medicines, high in metals).

Any suggestions? It’s hard to find unbiased review just looking through websites…

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In california, why people go to supermarket to buy drinking water, like arrowhead, evian? They could buy a water filtration at home, like, brita, and then drink the water filtered from it. Thanks!
Is it possible that the water with brand is much safer than the one from from brita? Thanks!

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We have well water, and it just taste awful, we have a filter for it, but it doesn’t seem to really work. We have a DuPont water filter, not a Brita or a Pur, should we change our filter or should we just buy bottled water? Is it cheaper in the long run to use a filter or buy bottled water, and when I say bottled water, I’m not talking about the expensive brands like Aquafina or Dasani, just regular generic bottled water from a grocery store.
Our well water smells and taste like rotting eggs because of the sulphur, it’s so bad, it stains the tub, toilet, sink, everything. I’m fine with using it for cooking, because it gets boiled, but if it stains everything, that’s probably not good to have in your body.

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We have well water, and it just taste awful, we have a filter for it, but it doesn’t seem to really work. We have a DuPont water filter, not a Brita or a Pur, should we change our filter or should we just buy bottled water? Is it cheaper in the long run to use a filter or buy bottled water, and when I say bottled water, I’m not talking about the expensive brands like Aquafina or Dasani, just regular generic bottled water from a grocery store.
Our well water smells and taste like rotting eggs because of the sulphur, it’s so bad, it stains the tub, toilet, sink, everything. I’m fine with using it for cooking, because it gets boiled, but if it stains everything, that’s probably not good to have in your body.

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Is it time to change your BRITA (or any other brand of) water filter when your water has a kind of creamy texture to you. (Yes I am aware that’s strange)
Yeah I threw it out. Pretty gross.

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Is this true and if so, what about those home water filter units that you filter tap water yourself like brita or Pur, do those cut out the minerals as well?

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do water filters (like Brita and PUR) filter them out?
is it better to drink bottled water?

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Is it safe to collect rain water,then boil it to clean it out,then put it in a Brita or Pur water filter jug,then drink it?

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Hi, can anyone tell me the pro’s and con’s of using the following:

1. Brita Faucet Filters http://www.brita.com/us/products/faucet-filtration/
2. Brita Pitchers http://www.brita.com/us/products/water-pitchers/
3. Pur Faucet Filters (Any of the 3)
4. Pur Pitcher

I’m trying to decide between faucet and pitchers, what are the differences, and are there any other reputable brands i should look at?

Thanks!

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I hate the tap water where I live, so I was wondering if anyone could give me the pros and cons of water filters and bottled water *based on their experience*, because I’m not really finding the answers I want by Googling.

I figured using a water filter such as Brita or Pur is slightly cheaper than buying bottled water, but I am wondering which has less health concerns. I’ve heard that bacteria building up inside the filter can defeat the purpose of actually using one; and as for bottled water, there are health concerns of using plastic bottles.

Which is better in the long run, do you think? BTW I live in an apartment and probably will for a long time so having a well or some expensive filtration system installed is not an option.

Thanks in advance

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I heard if you pour your liquor through a brita or pur water filter it will purify you alcohol and make it taste better and make your hangover half as bad is this true? Can you make mixes using this technique

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