Most pitcher and pour-through filters do not remove microplastics. They filter out heavy metals and a variety of particulate matter. But their membranes are typically too porous to stop nanoplastics. Your precious Brita filter may make you feel good, but it is not stopping plastic from going down your gullet. Let’s be real, it’s not […] Read More
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Two of the most popular water filtration brands go head to head in this article. Below you will find a comparative analysis looking at effectiveness, design, cost, durability and taste. As with our other head to head match-ups, we make a clear recommendation. UPDATE October 2022: It can be hard to admit when you are wrong […] Read More
We would love to say that ZeroWater pitcher filters are high-performing, well-designed and long-lasting. It would be great to see a company break up the Brita and PUR gridlock that sits atop the world of low cost water filters. Sadly, we cannot give it our full endorsement. Here’s the deal: ZeroWater filters have been NSF […] Read More
Fluoride was once a hot topic on this site. It seems the discussion has died down, but there are still many people who are concerned about the presence of fluoride in their drinking water. As we said in our original article, we will not take a position on whether fluoride is harmful for your health […] Read More
We often use this website to endorse certain products that we have come to appreciate for one reason or another. Today, we are going to talk about a product that we have not used personally, but one that has earned a lot of attention recently for its groundbreaking design and its sustainable approach to fabrication […] Read More
By the end of this article, you will have a definitive answer to this question. UPDATE 10/17/22: Forget Brita and PUR. Ok, so we all knew Brita was trash. Nothing new there. PUR has long had superior filtration. But in our view, this debate is no longer important. There are much better filters besides PUR. ZeroWater has […] Read More
We recently had a reader write us with a question about the black particles that are often found in water purified by Brita filters. Here is her letter (you can find our response below it): I’m curious to know if you have done any testing regarding the black particles that are often found in the […] Read More
We have talked a lot on this site about different water purification systems that can be used in the home and on the road. What we haven’t yet done is exhaustive comparison between products. In this post, we will get into the nitty-gritty with some of the more well known pitcher filters. We have already […] Read More
Filtering your water does not have to be expensive. As we’ve explained repeatedly on this site, there are many options and you can scale up as needed or as you can afford it. This post will explore some of the more budget options that exist for getting the purest water possible in your home. Start […] Read More
UV home water systems are not for everyone. It depends on where you live and what your specific concerns are when it comes to your drinking water. In this article, we will talk about the purpose of UV light treatment and whether or not your situation calls for one. In the end, of course, it’s […] Read More
