Love my Waterdrop pitcher! Use the filtered water for my dogs! 😉

After trying a bunch of different water filter pitchers, I think the Epic Water pitcher is the best option.

The Epic filter removes chlorine taste and odor better than any other brand I've used. It makes my tap water taste fresh and clean.

A major bonus is that it filters water faster than competitors like ZeroWater and Brita. No more waiting around for filtered water!

The filters themselves last a decent amount of time before needing to be replaced. And replacement filters are fairly affordable, especially compared to some other brands.

The Brita Water is a good one. I use it every day.

Brita Large Water Filter Pitcher for Tap and Drinking Water with SmartLight Filter Change Indicator + 1 Elite Filter, Reduces 99% Of Lead, Lasts

If you something that can really get rid of the chlorine taste. Try one of test systems

Bluevua RO100ROPOT Reverse Osmosis System Countertop Water Filter, 4 Stage Purification, Counter RO Filtration, 2:1 Pure to Drain, Purified Tap Water, Portable Water Purifier for Home

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I have a Culligan RC-EZ-4 and love it.

Zero water. The filters last me a month each and if you buy a six pack they are $10-12 each.

An interview with Evan Koslow, the inventor of the carbon block and new technology water filters gives some good information, https://wtny.us/viewarticle.asp?article=1129 Interview with the Grandfilter: Inventor of inventors, Dr. Evan Koslow mastered nuclear, biological, chemical defense filtration before delivering third generation countertop drinking water filtration.

Yeah, Zero water. The best on the market in my opinion.

I’ve used a pur and zero water,heavily prefer pur. Fills so much quicker and more convenient design

You have a lot of contradictory requirements. ANY good gravity filter should take a decent amount of time to fill, also, the best replacement filters aren't cheap, but they last VASTLY LONGER than cheap brita/pur filters. I like the Pro-one pitcher filter the best, but I don't like plastic pitchers, so I've moved on to the stainless steel countertop units that you can use any of the ceramic filter brands with-like Pro one, Berkely, Doulton, etc. For a pitcher right now, I'd go with the Lifestraw glass pitcher-the carbon replacement filters only last a month or so, but they work quite well and are fairly cheap. The other filter in them you only replace once per year and it's not expensive either.

I've only had it for 3-4 years so far so I guess I can't fully vouch for BIFL status, but I've been really happy with my zero water filter. I have a larger dispenser-style rather than a smaller pitcher, but the filters work great so I imagine that would translate to a pitcher as well.

I also really like the LifeStraw pitcher—they have a glass one as well as a plastic one if you're looking to cut out even more plastic. I've seen a handful of reviews from people saying theirs cracked, but I've had mine for 2 years (and have accidentally banged it around quite a bit) with zero problems.

To confirm, you ONLY want a pitcher, and one that you can move, you are NOT open to faucet, countertop, under sink, etc options even if they are superior and cheaper?

If that is the case I can make recommendations, if you're open to others I can recommend the best models for the form factor within your budget.

It may also help to do a quick EWG water search or other sites to see the main contaminants in your local supply first.

I have the big glass jug/thing. Its great but damn if the filters don't cost a fortune.

If your house's plumbing is in good shape and lead-free, just install a whole-house filter on your main line.

Same water quality (with the right filter) without taking up fridge space, the filters are much less expensive, and it protects your appliances and fixtures from sediment which makes them last longer.

Alright if that is the case then some possible options would be ClearlyFiltered and EpicWater. Most other ones are untested or not nearly as good. I'd prefer something in glass but it's not for everyone and again those available either don't stack up or aren't tested yet

My water tastes like ass, I use a Brita. It fills up my hydroflask twice and tastes delicious

clearly filtered is the best hands down.

Can I ask why you don't drink straight tap water? Is it the taste, or are there contaminants to worry about?

My supermarket sells water filter jugs. The thing about water filters is they will need replacing regularly (it varies but I think the recommended frequency I've seen is one every 1-3 months).

The most zero waste way to consume water is to do so from a tap into a glass

also came to say recommend an under counter filter

I use the Clearly Filtered pitcher and love it. It filters more than Brita like fluoride PFAS and microplastics and I’ve had no mold issues as long as I clean it weekly. A bit more expensive but worth it for the quality.

I have an Aquasana filter for my kitchen sink. Pur Plus is supposed to be pretty good too. Better than Brita.

I personally use ClearlyFiltered's water pitcher. The end filtered water tastes great. I would suggest it if you don't trust your water.

Unless you’re spending thousands on a whole house filtration set up you’re still going to be consuming the tap water.

Get an RO filter. It removes everything.

If you just want to get rid of the chlorine taste get something like a Britany filter or a zero water filter.

Water filter pitchers may not always offer the best level of filtration, despite their affordability and convenience. I would advise placing a reverse osmosis (RO) filter under the sink for the highest level of protection.

Your family will always have access to clean and safe drinking water thanks to this kind of system, which uses a multi-stage filtering process to eliminate a variety of contaminants, such as lead, chlorine, and germs.

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I've been using the Purela P02 water pitcher for a few months now and it's been great for my family. It's just a simple glass pitcher (holds 10 cups) but the filtration is really good - gets rid of chlorine, lead, PFAS (those forever chemicals), and a bunch of other stuff.

What I like best is that it's NSF certified so they're not just making stuff up about what it filters. The main filter lasts a whole year which is convenient, and it filters way faster than my old Brita did.

I was also worried about what's in our water and wanted something reliable without going full prepper with some complicated system. This has been a good middle ground - effective but simple. The glass pitcher is a nice touch too since I was trying to use less plastic. Hope that helps!

Water filter pitchers can't filter out what you need to filter out here. Stick to RO

Water pitchers are useless here if you’re trying to use them as your only source to fix the taste of the water. They just don’t get the job done.

I have RO then fill up my zero water pitcher w/ the RO water…crisp and clean taste!

Zero water works but the filters go dead fast, and they’re above $10 each. It’s way cheaper to buy your water from a mill at that point for a buck or two for 5 gallons because zero water will make like 4 gallons before the filter needs replacing.

Haven’t had luck with any pitchers here. You are correct about the RO. I use an under sink RO unit from ISpring. Works great and can be tied to water supply for fridge for good ice and water too.

If you want to be sure you're filtering out everything get an RO filter.

Outside of that I have a pur filter, but one of the big ones that sits on the shelf of your fridge and has a tap.

I think it holds like 7 liters. I really hate constantly filling the pitcher style ones.

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Pro one is a filter system you should investigate. They have a few different sizes and I think they do a good job.

Reverse osmosis is probably better though.

Distilled water is NOT good for consumption. It actually can partially strip you of nutrients if you don’t supplement it with food or something . Alkaline water is also kinda a gimmick, and is easily defeated by anything acidic (citrus).

Honestly, just don’t think too much of it, and use something like a Pur filter, Zero, or whatever. The best piece of advice I can give you is to NOT buy it, or any replacement filters off Amazon. Amazon is FLOODED with fakes, which may not even filter the water. Buy something you can easily get replacement filters from a local store, or directly from the manufacturer.

None of these are “BIFL”, because they are by their very nature consumable. A filter system that is routed under the sink may be a better long term solution that uses less plastic waste though.

I recently lab tested 8 of the most popular water filter pitchers, many that are mentioned by others in this thread. Some performed better than others, and there were quite a few unexpected results. Good to note I didn't intentionally add contaminants for testing purposes, I just wanted to see how well they could address the contaminants in my water.

Here is the full write up where each pitcher was tested and scored based actual data:

• Contaminant Reduction: 55%
• Filtration Rate: 10%
• Design: 10%
• Setup: 10%
• Maintenance: 10%
• Company: 5%

I also made an entire video about it https://youtu.be/Pkncz7PoBFs

Brita blue filter

zero water filter at walmart

It's also really important that if you use a filter, you change it on a regular basis. If you prolong the service life of your filters you can actually breed even more harmful things than you are trying to remove, which is the most common problem.

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if under-sink filter systerm is not really an option , countertop water filter could be your option . Lamon has this type of nice countertop water filter , only 3 seconds to fill a cup of water. you will find it on lamoncare dot com.

Epic water pitcher. Filters out everything.