BEST Water Filter Pitcher: Based On LAB TESTING!

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We laboratory tested the 5 most popular water pitcher filters to definitively find the best water filter pitcher on the market.
1️⃣ Clearly Filtered Water Filter Pitcher: Discount Code: WELCOME10 bit.ly/3MbRFV4
2️⃣ Waterdrop Chubby Water Filter Pitcher: Discount Code: SITEWIDE10 bit.ly/3UyGoCo
3️⃣ ZeroWater Pitcher Filter: Discount shrsl.com/3twz0
4️⃣ Epic Pure Water Filter Pitcher: Discount Code: FRESH bit.ly/44jPqbO
5️⃣ Brita Everyday Water Pitcher: amzn.to/3FcUSCt
Full Lab Test Results:
Unfiltered Sample: gosimplelab.com/F3M9luLxb5
Clearly Filtered: gosimplelab.com/E2pYU2fUtz
Waterdrop: gosimplelab.com/G2GNdsLtlR
ZeroWater: gosimplelab.com/nFUR3SbqDi
Epic Water: gosimplelab.com/7wEXchz28j
Brita: gosimplelab.com/XJulaWsPgY
Lab Test Data Comparison Spreadsheet:
bit.ly/3VS5z4j
Full Water Filter Pitcher Review At Freshnss:
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Chapters:
Intro 0:00
Water Collection Procedure 0:32
How The Scoring Works 2:22
Test Results Tiered List 3:20
Filter Data Analysis 3:59
Final Verdict On Best Pitcher 7:04
Any questions or comments? Drop us a line and we'll respond ASAP!
Disclosure: We received zero monetary compensation from any of the brands mentioned in this review. However, we did receive free test kits from Simple Lab, and water pitchers from Waterdrop, Filters Fast (ZeroWater), and Epic Water. That said, we are under no obligation to provide favorable ratings for any of the products in this video. These are unbiased and objective results based on independent lab data.
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[@JuanGonzales-ef5hg]

Funny how the EPA has rules about drinking water and doesn’t do anything about but the EPA runs around giving fines and shutting down car modification companies. Seems like it’s not about our health and only about money.

[@Freshnss]

Hey Juan - It’s definitely confusing how the EPA regulates drinking water quality. It would be nice if they could be a little more proactive. We just did an interview where we dive into that very question, here it is if you want to learn more 👌 Fluoride In Water: The TRUTH From A PhD In Chemistry kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqrIq3d3d7mjpcU

[@analopez-pb7pq]

Never trust GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.

[@joshbell882]

Because the government don’t care they are literally poisoning us with fluoride

[@MAGAMAN]

It's all about money. The whole point of the FDA now is to protect the drug companies. Look at who runs these government agencies and who they used to work for.

[@H.C.Q.]

Yes, the EPA, like all the rest, is just another bought and paid captured agency. Why are they still allowing us to be poisoned by sodium fluoride in our municipal water supply!

[@SamFowler9969]

I have been using Clearly Filtered for a few years now. Love it and won't change - glad you did this test and put my mind at ease. I have for a long time praised the clearly filtered system.

[@Freshnss]

Awesome!! Great to hear input from a longtime user! Thank you for sharing 🙌

[@user-kx2ox6zs7t]

Thank you. I have been looking at several pitchers and decided to come to You Tube find the best one for me. I live in NC and my water doesn't taste to bad , but I still want to filter my water. Again thank you for the video.

[@michaelsanchez7619]

Excellent delivery, well done! Thank you for the quality information!

[@rachelleadens2743]

Really informative, thanks for this! Will be sharing with my friends in that area. And also testing my own water!

[@Freshnss]

Hey Rachel! Glad it was helpful!! Keep us posted on your test results, will be curious what is in your tap water 👌

[@silentshine2365]

Excellent information presented in such a clear & thoroughly-detailed manner! Thank you so much for your valuable research!

[@Freshnss]

Hey there! Thank you so much, I’m glad it helped! 🙌

[@TheVentusravens]

How can the ClearlyFiltered pitcher reduce hardness by 99% but also keep in all the important minerals? From what I can see Magnesium and Calcium are the things that make water hard. Doesnt this just mean it removed all magnesium and calcium

[@cupidok2768]

wait !?! what?! zerowater didn't remove any fluoride but they state they remove it

[@Sora_Nai]

@@cupidok2768 this guy did s similar test and got the same result zerowater didn't remove any fluoride kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpa1eKF-qr6ioposi=yA7rvWSxNR0j3yiL

[@hercules_144]

​@@cupidok2768 yeah that just doesn't seem right. In other lab tests it was shown to remove all fluoride and it easily outperformed all other pitchers tested

[@cupidok2768]

what do i do now@@hercules_144

[@isaaccutlip5815]

Thanks for the video. I went with waterdrop because of the low cost of filters and the length of use. My daughter and I love out water now . Thanks

[@Freshnss]

Awesome, thank you for the feedback!! The Waterdrop is a great choice 👍

[@johnny9072]

Thank you so much for your thorough non- partial scientific approach

[@adrianbrice7542]

Great video! Short and quick to the point!

[@samari_13]

Very comprehensive - thank you for testing and reporting on these filters! ❤

[@butWhyDad]

This is such a useful data and perfectly organized and made video. Thank you so much for helping people out on this topic.

[@Freshnss]

Thanks Daniel! I’m glad it was helpful 🙌 which pitcher did you end up going with?

[@butWhyDad]

@@Freshnss Clearly filtered 😁

[@Freshnss]

Awesome 🙌 Keep us posted how you like it!

[@user-og6mb8yb9q]

Thank you for the time you took in doing this video

[@TheSingingDoctor325]

Thank you for putting this video together and posting it. Reviews like this help to sort through all the slick marketing hype and empower people to intelligently take charge of their health. I've been looking around at different countertop water filtering options and this helped seal the deal for me to go with Clearly Filtered.

[@Freshnss]

That is awesome! And thank you so much for the kind words! That is exactly our goal! Keep us posted how you like the CF 🙌

[@Freshnss]

They are now back in stock! 🙌

[@KY-iu1et]

Thanks for doing a very helpful test. I have been using Clearly Filtered for 5 years now in NY and the filter only lasts about 20 days after trial and error. It used to go bad after about 15 days, so once I filter the water with Brita and then use it in Clearly Filtered it is still 20 days. I was in the process of looking for another brand as the filters are also very expensive.

[@AMERICANDEPLORABLE]

GOOD TO KNOW FRESHNSS......I LIVED in Savage Mn for a number of years and my daughter lived in Bloomington. We bought the ZERO ONE because it was affordable for us. When we tested the water in Savage with a TDS meter the TDS was UP TO 400 PPM. That shortens life of filters. My daughters water in Bloomington was testing as 150 PPM. Many times I filled jugs with water from Bloomington and use that water in my filters to prolong use. It's amazing the things we have to do to consume clean water. :-( We now live in Florida. Water here seems to be testing MUCH cleaner than Minnesota.

[@Freshnss]

That is crazy indeed! Yes, the water in Minnesota is pretty bad especially bc of the 3M plant with the forever chemicals. If your daughter still Iives there, MN has a PFAS testing map to check out too: www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/pfasmap.html

[@bh9262]

Very nice thorough job Young lady! You’re a great presenter too!

[@Dersabom]

This video is seriously high quality, good job!

[@pehenryjr]

Thank you so very much for your help with this decision making. I truly appreciate you putting in time' money' an effort towards this video which is most beneficial to myself and my family

[@Freshnss]

Hey there! I am glad it was helpful!! 🙌 please let me know if you need any other help!

[@ExtraEcclesiamNullaSalus]

Hands down this is the best video on youtube I have found that independently rated major pitcher water filters. Great work, and thank you for publishing the spreadsheet of the data. Very professional. Could you also do Propur and Maxblue? And perhaps Amazon's top choice? I have seen websites claiming that propur and maxblue remove fluoride, so it would be interesting to see how these one perform. Also perhaps re-do the Zero Water pitcher. A lot of commenters are surprised by the result you got that the Zero Water filter didn't filter out any fluoride. Maybe the filter wasn't primed properly according to the instructions or the testing lab had something wrongly calibrated.

[@Freshnss]

Hey there! Glad you enjoyed it!! We can add the Propur and Maxblue to our list 🙌

[@kevincarter4902]

This was one of the most informative videos I've ever seen. Thanks for the effort put into this, most thorough.

[@Freshnss]

Hey there, I am glad it was helpful!! Thank you for watching 🙌

[@Cerdo_asqueroso]

Thank you for the time you took in doing this video.

[@Freshnss]

Thank you for watching! I’m glad it helped 👌

[@yeetstyle]

Amazing! Loved your data-driven analysis

[@Freshnss]

Hey Justice! Thank you for the kind words 😊 very much appreciated and I’m glad it could help!

[@leahw4187]

Wow all these years I've been using zero water thinking it was removing fluoride. I am glad I saw this before I brought new filters. Thanks for the review.

[@sweetbeep]

Someone else on here didn't think that test she did was accurate

[@sarbanichatterjee9932]

Informative video. Thank you for sharing this video

[@theCuteStation]

I love your video, this is the best Water Filter comparison on KZbin

[@Freshnss]

Hey thank you so much Ngoc Ma!! I’m glad it is helpful!

[@catnip4life343]

I own the clearly filtered water pitcher, it's filtering now! Gonna be my first time trying it 😍 thanks!

[@Freshnss]

Awesome!! Send us a photo of the pitcher filtering to our email and let us know how you like it!! 🙌 [e-mail]

[@ruthkotwica3334]

Thank you. I'm definitely going for the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Returning ZeroWater. Glad I checked with you before using.

[@berndblabla4249]

Great Video Lady! I gained alot from it. Keep it up

[@Freshnss]

Thank you!! 🙏 Which pitcher did you decide to go with?

[@peacemaker9807]

Been using my zero fridge dispenser for years. Sold 3 friends on it simply by giving then a taste. Later research confirmed its really good.

[@Freshnss]

Ha, that is awesome! Glad you and your friends like it! 🙌

[@isaaccutlip5815]

​@@Freshnssplease tell me how long filters last. My daughter and I drink a gallon and a half a day

[@Freshnss]

Which pitcher do you have? They generally last 2 - 3 months. Depends on which one you have though 👍

[@peacemaker9807]

@@isaaccutlip5815 officially they say something like 40 gallons, personally a few months where I am. Also despite their insistence on replace at .006, you can wait longer too. Judge by your taste. If you can visually see loudy/dirty water if will be less. Buy double packs filter costs less than single. And I've seen zero coupons as well.

[@Freshnss]

Thank you! Awesome input! Also be careful of buying counterfeit filters off the big online marketplaces!! Very common these days!

[@BruceNewhouse]

Excellent video. I am curious regarding concern for copper and manganese as they are necessary mineral nutrients with recognized health benefits. Please elaborate. Also, I would be curious as to using two different water pitches in succession and if they would provide results greater than the sums. Finally, what about micro plastics? Thank you again.

[@Freshnss]

Excellent questions! Mineral consumption is largely through a balanced diet and food. So while you are correct that some of these minerals have health benefits, it is preferable to have purified water and you can remineralize it if you so desire, with mineral drops or other methods. For your second question, you are asking about filtering water through a pitcher, and then filtering it again through a second pitcher? Your question on micro plastics is a good one. These pitchers use BPA free construction. Also, the Clearly Filtered for example, uses medical grade Triton material with won’t leach microsolastic compounds into the drinking water.

[@user-vz1hs4se4k]

Awesome video. Have you ever tested the Nikken filter system? Do you know how it compares with the systems you tested?

[@Freshnss]

Hey There, thank you for watching!! We have not lab tested NAKII (I think that’s what your referring to). We will add it to our list for next time!

[@infohitman]

Thank you so much for this great review on water pitchers!! I truly appreciate your efforts in reviewing the best filters!! Thank You so Much!! 🙏🏼

[@coreycheng9926]

thank you. great work!

[@thelastfortress5845]

Thank you for going through the process and providing such a valuable information. To be honest, I had a hard time concentrating on subject matter while your beauty was standing out conspicuously.

[@andynonimuss6298]

ZeroWater has been independently tested in EPA-certified labs for the reduction of fluoride with an overall reduction percentage of up to 99%. Many other reviewers have also tested ZeroWater's ability to remove fluoride. Not even removing a single percent of the fluoride means there was something definitely wrong with the lab testing for ZeroWater.

[@Freshnss]

Hey Andy! Thanks for checking out the review! Like I mentioned, this is one test from a single tap in Minneapolis. Everyone’s water is different and all tests will be different. That’s why we also tested these pitchers in the top EPA certified labs in the nation using industry best practice in the collection process, and put all the data out there to see. We wanted to verify and provide transparency into the manufactures claims. Hopefully it helps shed some light on your question 🙌

[@aed-9787]

Yeah I’m confused on this as well. The ONLY reason I bought a ZeroWater filter is it’s ability to move fluoride out of the water the best out of all its competitors. Super weird 🤔

[@Freshnss]

Hey AED - Thanks for checking out the video! That’s the exact reason we wanted to test all these independently! We see a lot of “claims” out there, so we made all of our process transparent and posted the data for all to see. 👍

[@andynonimuss6298]

@@aed-9787 ZeroWater has been independently tested in EPA-certified labs for the reduction of fluoride with an overall reduction percentage of up to 99%.

[@Freshnss]

Hey Andy - You already mentioned this.. and we responded. That’s why we did our own testing 👌

[@walter.bellini]

Thank you for the video As you stated all waters from around the country will test differently. What I find interesting is that on your video and another video the WaterDrop filter showed zero filtering of Fluoride, like exactly zero on two different videos, the common point here is both used Tap Score Testing. When I looked at Tap Score to sample test City Water they charge $160 I was like no thank you, ridiculously over priced. I could not imagine you paying $800 out of your money to run this video survey. Plus I agree that the Clearly Filter is superior at what it does, it comes at a premium as far as cost, which I thought would have been nice for you to talk about in the video. Based on another water filter system review I had purchased a WaterDrop Countertop unit and have been very happy with the quality and design of the water system. I would recommend WaterDrop 100% and it does filter out Fluoride perhaps not 100%. Thank you

[@Freshnss]

Awesome! Great feedback and glad it was helpful! We also sell laboratory water tests that analyze more variables at a more reasonable price freshnss.com/water-test-kits/ Which countertop system did you get? The RO or a different model?

[@JohnSmith-ys4nl]

Some of this doesn't line-up with testing done by other labs. ZeroWater had their filter tested by an EPA certified lab and it showed that the filter removed 99% of fluoride. Other people have tested it as well and found it removed fluoride. I find it rather ridiculous that this test showed Brita had a 100% reduction. Brita is a carbon filter and carbon filters do not remove fluoride.

[@Freshnss]

Hey John - Thanks for your input! That’s why we did our own independent tests at EPA certified laboratories, to see how each performed. And to be clear, the Brita uses a carbon and ion exchange resin. You can look at all the data from each test we have posted in the description. 😊

[@childofeternity]

@@Freshnss As someone else wrote, it seems to me there must have been a mix up with the samples. The carbon filter of the Brita wouldn't be able to remove anywhere near that level of flouride (if any), and Zero Water to have removed none just doesn't fit with other testing.

[@Freshnss]

@childofeternity Hey there! Thanks for watching. There was no mix up with the samples, that is what the lab results returned. It would be possible for those results to occur. Although if you did want a filter for fluoride, the Clearly Filtered performed the best across the board 👍

[@JJ-ud1xr]

Yes, Brita themselves even state that theirs don't remove fluoride

[@donutcare9680]

This was my confusion as well….

[@joephu]

Awesome review. Would love a follow-up video on the Frizzlife

[@Freshnss]

Awesome, thank you!! I will add it to the list 🙌 Can I ask why Frizzlife though?

[@jerimiahgebel1525]

Very helpful video, thanks!

[@Freshnss]

I’m glad it helped Jerimiah! Let me know if I can help with anything else!! 🙌

[@46thandBliss]

I just bought the water drop and I love it. Love the design and it’s a step up in how my Brita used to work. Disappointed that they seem to be lying about fluoride removal

[@Freshnss]

The Waterdrop is a great pitcher! Fluoride in general is difficult to remove with any water filter pitcher. If you really want to remove fluoride you should use something like reverse osmosis or distillation.

[@keithfillinger3182]

You should write a review on the company's website. I bought an undersink filter system from them. They claimed it reduced flouride. I tested my water with test papers, and my flouride levels were consistent with tap water for flouride. Anyway, the company modified one of their filters in the system I have. It now removes 100% of the flouride. The company seems to be very responsive to customer input.

[@Freshnss]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing about the under sink filter. Glad it is working well! I would just say that using paper test strips are not too accurate, and if the claim is that it “reduces” fluoride, the filter could be reducing it but a test strip is not ideal to measure it. You could be talking about the difference of a fraction of an mg/L.

[@keithfillinger3182]

@Freshnss I am well aware that a lab test is far more accurate than what papers ever could be. I work as a firefighter and am also a Haz-Mat technician. I have a pretty good background in chemistry and testing methods. With that said, I went to the Environmental Water Group's (EWG) website to see what was reported to be in my water. That is how I chose/modified my filter system. Anyway, I bought Waterdrop's TSA 3 system. It is a three filter system that connects inline to my faucet. My city has insanely high water pressure (about 90 psi), whereas most cities are probably 45-60 psi. This allowed me to switch two of the filters in my system out. I got rid of the first and last filters in my stock system. Waterdrop makes a couple of stand-alone filters that fit my system (RF-10 and RF-10 UF). I installed an RF 10 in place of my first filter and an RF-10 UF in place of the last filter. I made that change for a couple of reasons. It slows the water down through my filter system. My water now flows through around a gallon per minute (rated flow rate @ 60 psi), which gives my water more time with the filter media. Second, my water has low levels of PFAS in it. I have three carbon filters in series (2 carbon blocks and a granular activated carbon with an anion exchange for flouride removal). I am going by faith as TAP Score's PFAS test is very expensive and only tests for about 12 out of the 4000 PFAS. I feel comfortable my system can remove a vast majority of the stuff from my water. Based on my research, carbon filters are a great filter media for a lot of these chemicals and emerging toxins. I also believe the anion resin helps remove PFAS, and I read that the ultrafiltration media in my UF filter should remove large chain PFAS as well. The main thing is to know what is in your water. Second, buy a filter to remove the contaminants you want removed. The only contaminant my filter system did not reduce a whole lot was chromium. However, my water was about 0.6 part per billion from the EWG website, and that seemed about what my test paper showed. That definitely was not a definitive test, but it seemed fairly consistent with what was claimed by the EWG. So, I will take that. It is the only contaminant my system did not address, and that is higher than the EWG's recommended levels. My water tested negative for several nasty chemicals. All of these were not found in my water: Copper Flouride Chlorine Mercury Cyanuric Acid Nitrates Nitrates Bromine Carbonate Root Note: The only media in this system that can remove nitrates and nitrites is the anion resin for flouride removal, which is why I believe that can also assist in removing negatively charged PFAS. I saw a review online where a person stated he had insanely high nitrate levels (40 ppm) in his water, and the stock system brought it down to 0 ppm. If his system does that for awhile, the resin has a large capacity.

[@Freshnss]

Very interesting! Thank you for sharing such detail! Was there a reason for going with carbon media rather than an RO system?

[@jjveliz10]

Is the waterdrop still considered safe despite not filtering fluoride? I just not an automatic one for my fridge and worried it may not live up to expectations.

[@gregory2421]

Keep in mind Clearly filtered water is 6 times the cost of Waterdrop, not to mention the replacement filters are three times the cost. At least here in Canada

[@elizabethperry8131]

Did you test the ProOne?

[@bibianae.campagna5776]

Great video. I’m planing to buy a filtered water bottle to bring to my trip to Mexico. Thank you for the info

[@Freshnss]

I will send you a free filtered bottle if you report back how it worked and how you liked it? Let me know if we have a deal?

[@Freshnss]

Sure! Just send me an email at erik (at) freshnss.com and I will get one sent to you! 🙌

[@Freshnss]

Hey Friend! Email received 🙏

[@Freshnss]

It’s on the way 👍

[@ajarnolaf9034]

I do remember 'radon' leeching into the water in Saratoga Springs, New York and it, too, was naturally occurring. In fact it was naturally occurring in their Saratoga branded bottled water..

[@Freshnss]

Yup. Most radon in water is going to be from the breakdown of naturally occurring uranium present in the earth. Some parts of the country have very high levels due to the types of bedrock there.

[@henrydamato6482]

Would the clearly filtered pitcher remove microplastics?

[@countrylife9256]

I would like to know which one you personally use

[@WinS392]

I've been using Clearly Filtered for a while. Just wish they made bigger jugs. I'd kill to have a 5 gallon one sitting on my counter. Might rig something up myself.

[@Freshnss]

Hey K33 - That is actually an amazing idea! A 5 gallon jug would be a nice option 🙌

[@lilianamunoz3003]

I’m getting the clearly filtered pitcher my plan is to buy a glass pitcher with a lid and storing some extra water in the fridge since we are a family of 5.

[@Freshnss]

Hey there, that is an awesome and creative plan! Please keep us posted how it works! 🙌 Make sure to use our code to get an extra 10% off: WELCOME10 bit.ly/3MbRFV4

[@ph513]

Thank you so much for this, I learned a lot. Unfortunately I can’t afford $700 for that Clearly Filtered. Very surprised that the Britta removed 100% of the fluoride. I understand you don’t go into this but I’m looking for an alkaline filter pitcher. I’m very thankful for this information.

[@Freshnss]

Hey Friend!! The Clearly Filtered is $70 with our discount, not $700 😛 But my favorite alkaline pitcher is the Invigorated Water, they specialize in Alkaline Pitchers. It’s fairly priced too! shrsl.com/3mbtz

[@ph513]

@@Freshnss I really appreciate all your help, thank you for the tip about the Invigorator. I checked out your link and although the prices are amazing I live in Canada so it would cost me quite a bit more. I don’t have to decide right away, I am using a Britta which is OK to use while I’m taking my time deciding. Thanks again!

[@Freshnss]

Sounds good! Keep us posted which one you end up choosing 👌

[@ph513]

@@Freshnss I will!

[@Freshnss]

🙌

[@kjc2786]

It’s so interesting I have seen other reviews where zero water removed fluoride. I use zero water and then I take that filtered water and put it through water drop, taste is pretty good but haven’t tested it in my area yet.

[@Freshnss]

It really depends on what else is in the water. Filtration media can lose is absorptive capabilities for some contaminants based on what else its absorbing from the water.

[@user-fx5sw4jy7hYz9Hzi]

Could you also be able to test counter top RO systems like Bluevua, Aquatru ?

[@Freshnss]

Hey There - Yes, we just tested the new Waterdrop countertop RO, and we are working on the AquaTru so stay tuned for that one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIvJgmt5qJ2sacU

[@mikejones4308]

At the end of the video, it shows you taking samples from the running faucets. To ensure you have the same sample for all pitchers and the test sample, you should have filled up a 5 gallon bucket, and taken your base sample from the bucket, then poured the water from the bucket into each pitcher. Difference in run time on the faucet could impact how much contaminant is in each filter. Another vlogger (using Tap Score) had different results with 9 pitchers, but he did not have the Clearly Filtered brand. His test found Waterdrop (93) to be best, with Epic Water (89) and Aqua Crest (88) coming in 2nd and 3rd. Zerowater (71) came in 8th. Makes you wonder if a person's location and specific issues with their municipal water will require each individual to buy multiple pitchers to find out which one works best for their own water.

[@Freshnss]

You are absolutely correct. The way you just described is how we are already planning to do future testing. We will also use distilled water for the initial flush. The way NSF tests is they will go to 2x times the rated capacity and they have spiked water to ensure consistent contaminants. It's not feasible to do at the KZbin scale unfortunately as they get paid thousands of dollars to run those tests. We're trying to at least get some good data but there will be inconsistency between locations.

[@babsdavis8818]

Hi, can you do a video on what system to use for well water (with a lot of sediment in the spring)? Also can you do a video on the best way to test water and what to test it for? Thanks!!!

[@Freshnss]

Absolutely! We have an in-depth video on well filtration at kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaCvh6eNns-Iqqs We sell kits on our website at freshnss.com. We always recommend testing BEFORE making decisions on treatment as you will have the best data possible. You can also reach out to us using the contact form if you have any other questions!

[@camaroman101]

Thanks for the video!

[@Freshnss]

Hey there! Thank you for watching, I’m glad it helped 🙌

[@sweetbeep]

I would like to know the issues with mold/mildew/bacteria growing on these filters

[@lindapisano2062]

Not sure but what is the best one for long beach CA Downtown area ? Could you tell me please . I live in a building that has A hundred and eight Apts so I'm not sure about the water but its taken care of very well .

[@Freshnss]

Hey Linda! Based on the testing, the Clearly Filtered performed the best. You can check it out here and use our code for an extra discount FRESH15 bit.ly/3MbRFV4 Alternatively, you can test your specific tap water to see what exactly is in it to ensure we find the right solution for you. Here our our water test kits freshnss.com/water-test-kits/ Let me know what you think and how I can help further! 🙌

[@user-uk6yz1my8h]

Finally, someone who tested the water after it was filtered.

[@Freshnss]

Hey there! Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it 🙌

[@Alaa--]

Great video, very informative. The only input I have for you is that you need to raise your microphone volume by at least 5db. It's extremely hard to hear what you're saying because it's so quiet even at max volume on both youtube and my PC. For future videos, my advice is that louder is better. Viewers can always lower their volume but there is a limit to raising it.

[@Freshnss]

Thanks for watching and the feedback! We'll make sure the volume is up higher for future videos!

[@johnrichards3666]

Good job on the comparison. Are micro plastics in drinking water something to be concerned about?

[@TheWorldisaLIE2]

yes, and every-time we drink from the disposable plastic bottles we consume micro plastic. i believe plastic rating in the triangle on items has to be a 7 for it not to leach micro plastic particles. I use a stainless steel bottle and wash it daily.

[@Freshnss]

Unfortunately they are already everywhere, including in our bodies. Studies have shown that some filters themselves can leach microplastics. It's inconclusive what effect they have on humans so far.

[@sneezygibz6403]

I have the brita elite filter. Im considering changing to zerowater or water drop.

[@Freshnss]

Both are excellent options!! Why the the CF Pitcher though?

[@user-fx5sw4jy7hYz9Hzi]

One result that is doubtful is the water hardness test. While clearly filtered does remove some hardness it does not get rid of it. For example I have 250 with my city water but it only reduce it to 200. Water hardness does not determine whether the water is good or not because calcium is not harmful but I wonder how it says it removed 99% of hardness.

[@Freshnss]

Hey - you are right, water hardness doesn’t mean water is bad for drinking (unless it is extreme), but we wanted to provide some qualitative data points from the test results 👍

[@KyleGillming]

Love the comparison and info on these filters. I bought a ZeroWater out of curiosity. My experience was a pre-wetted (what?) filter with a layer of mold in it. Further looking revealed all Zero Water filters are pre-wetted before leaving the manufacturer. Recommend AGAINST Zero Water who wants to drink mold?

[@Freshnss]

Dang! I had not heard of that problem, but thank you for sharing! Which pitcher are you going with now!? 🤔

[@lockdowng112]

How do these filter jugs compare to fitted tap filters like Waterdrop etc? I just had a Waterdrop fitted and would be interested to see how they compare. Thanks in advance.

[@Freshnss]

Thanks for watching, this is something we're planning to test soon!

[@elnyoutube123]

Do you have any experience of the Pur filters of this type? I've been using them for years and been pretty satisfied with the taste.

[@Freshnss]

Hey there! We do have experience and they are a great choice for some scenarios, but we did not lab test them yet. We will add to the list!!

[@elnyoutube123]

@@Freshnss Thank you!

[@Freshnss]

My pleasure 👌

[@theflyervault]

In Epic's defense, keeping hardness i.e. the beneficial magnesium and calcium is a good thing.

[@Freshnss]

Hey Daniel - That is true! There is a trade off between keeping some of the minerals in the water and removing everything. Thank you for bringing that up 👍

[@willsfire]

Great video but leaves a huge question. Which of these filters is best at leaving healthy minerals in the water while removing harmful contaminants. Demineralized water has shown to be harmful causing vitamin deficiency issues.

[@Freshnss]

We haven't actually seen any studies indicating demineralized water causing vitamin deficiency. The oft-quoted WHO studies only mention that providing demineralized water in areas where nutrition is already lacking is not a good strategy.

[@gieselman]

pretty cool video, thanks. I'd love to see how Propur compares.

[@Freshnss]

Thanks Girselman! We will add the Propur pitcher to our list 👍

[@JEANN1962]

I think the you use the epic clear filter because el nano filter is dark gray dark color ...and I learned that the Clear filter removes metals mostly and the nano remove many too but specializes in virus microorganisms Well Well I bought the nano filter now I m learning about all the water issue Thanks a lot for sharing these videos

[@Freshnss]

Hey there! The Epic Pure is designed for city water, the Nano is designed for bacteria and well water. We used the pure in this video. How are you liking yours so far!?

[@user-ue5id2rx9f]

@@Freshnss if you used the epic pure why did u keep saying u tested the nano?

[@Freshnss]

It was a mix up with the names, but we used the epic pure. You can tell because they are two different colors 👍

[@therealist2000]

With BRITA, you've got to filter is like 3-4 times before it tastes good, that's if you have hard water.

[@Freshnss]

Hey there! We did indeed prime the filters before using them 🙌. Do you use a Brita?

[@nancywolf3786]

@@Freshnss i use brita. your results seem pretty good for brita. cobalt and nitrate levels were pretty low

[@Freshnss]

Thanks for watching! Yes, the results were pretty good!

[@RighteousLivityinBab]

I love you for this ❤

[@Freshnss]

Thank you. Glad it helped! Which pitcher did you end up going with?

[@donniedoesdishes]

i just bought a zero like 20 minutes ago , something seems off with the tesatr results from labs, because i watched one just before yours and it said the zero didnt remove uranium but removed all the flouride and your test said the opposite, im up in canada with really hard water and chloride now, loved your video and the other tester had the brita higher then the zero

[@Freshnss]

The source water and concentration of contaminants will affect the final results so things can vary just from that alone. The more you have to begin with, the more drastic results you'll see. With small concentrations of contaminants you'll see more variability with a single test.

[@donniedoesdishes]

how long did your filter last for the zero, mine lasted a week, im heart broken@@Freshnss

[@wesclark3396]

Very interesting. I have the epic nano since it removes arsenic and chromium. My ex left her water drop filter at my house by accident. So I use both filters now and can definitely tell a big difference. I run through the water drop filter first and then the epic nano. The water tastes so much softer using both filters. I live in northern Nevada, you'd think water that comes from snow melt and flows here from lake Tahoe would be Chrystal clean. But it picks up contaminants along the way, from the river to the treatment plant, from treatment plant to my home is about 10 miles. Knowing Nevada has some of the highest arsenic levels in the water was my biggest concern. But, I'm definitely happy with the results of using both filters. I use to have a 5 stage Reverse osmosis and this water actually tastes a lot better using both pitchers. Definitely better than any bottled water, which is usually more dirty than tap water.

[@Freshnss]

Nice, glad you like both pitchers!! Which one do you like more? Waterdrop or Epic? 🤔

[@wesclark3396]

@@Freshnss the epic removes around 224 different contaminants, not all were listed in these tests. Arsenic and chromium reduction were why I bought the epic. But, I like them both since I run water through the water drop first, then the epic. The water tastes better doing it that way then just using one pitcher only. Guess I'm getting the best of both worlds lol.

[@Freshnss]

That is a good strategy. They are both awesome put her filters! Can’t go wrong with either 😁

[@MattsInspiration]

The Brita lab result shows a 74 according to the TapScore link, not a 45 as shown on your data comparison spreadsheet. Still in last place but not by THAT much.

[@lakersgogo]

I just realized that you're using a Regular filter for your Brita, not the Elite filter. I believe if you switch to the Elite filter, you'll experience significantly different results. The Elite filter is designed for these tough competitors and offers a closer match in terms of both price and performance. Just something for you to consider.

[@Freshnss]

Great tip! We'll be sure to include the Elite in our next round of testing!

[@chefgav1]

@@FreshnssYes the better quality brita filter would have made a big difference. Modern castle review tested with tap score and the brita tested higher than zero by a significant margin.

[@80sGAMER]

We have a rust problem in our tap water. Did you test the water pitcher filters for rust? I would love to know which ones take out the most rust.

[@Freshnss]

Hey there! Do you have well water or city water? Rust is really the symptom of different factors. It would be ideal to test your water to understand the chemistry behind it, because in some scenarios you can have an issue with toxic heavy metals due to the corrosive water.

[@80sGAMER]

​@@Freshnss Suburban water - Long Island, NY. It's probably due to copper pipes. The walls of our shower are red from it. The whole-house inline filter gets red too.

[@Freshnss]

Right, I would highly recommend testing your water in that case. With the old infrastructure and corrosive water like that, it could contain some toxic metals or VOCs. Check out our tests for city water here: freshnss.com/water-test-kits/city-water-test-kits/

[@yahyameftah4482]

Hey so I have a question , out of all these water filters you showed us which is the best one to get to give safe water to drink?

[@Freshnss]

Hey there! Based on our lab testing, thr Clearly Filtered performed the best! That is what I would recommend 👌

[@yahyameftah4482]

@@Freshnss ok one more question so I live in Arizona and our water from the sink is bad out here in Arizona will the water filter get rid of all the toxic?

[@Freshnss]

Great question! A pitcher likely won’t get rid of “all” the toxins, just due to limitations of a smaller form factor of pitcher filters. Have you tested your water to know exactly what is in it? Then we can find the best option to clean up your water.

[@mintonmiller]

is one of these Pur/Pure Plus by a different name? if not, Pur needs to be tested too since walmart sells a lot of them.

[@Freshnss]

Hi Minton - No, we did not include Pur in this review. But we will add that to the list of pitchers to review in the future 👍

[@camaroman101]

Yea I just bought a pur plus too and was hoping to see it. The non pure plus filter in an blog post got lab tested and actually added lead and silver to the water. Makes me wondering about the plus version. But after watching this I'll probably just buy the clearly filtered

[@Freshnss]

Interesting points about the PUR 👀 Thank you for sharing that! You can check out the Clearly Filtered here if your interested bit.ly/3MbRFV4

[@angelofamillionyears4599]

98 is impressive. Please review the NAKII water pitcher as well as other !! THANKS

[@Freshnss]

It was truly an impressive performance from the Clearly Filtered! I will add the NAKII to our list of future tests 🙌

[@W0WZER1]

How about PFOS/PFAS chemicals or microplastics, no mention of them, are there any pitchers that filter these ?

[@Freshnss]

Reverse osmosis is the most effective at PFAS/PFOA removal today.

[@Inkki89]

I just got the Dafi water filter jug.. Trying to find test videos about it. Could you please do a review about it? 😀

[@Freshnss]

Dafi is more popular outside the US so it hasn't been on our radar. We'll definitely consider it for another round of testing and review!

[@MH-mb1nz]

I have concerns about mold and bacteria build up in water filters which lead to other health issues. Any suggestions?

[@TK-cl1jm]

Wash pitcher in soap and water once weekly. No soap through the filter itself!

[@Freshnss]

Yup, this is the right advice. Most people don't wash their pitchers often enough. If you're really worried, you can sanitize with diluted bleach as well. At a minimum, washing the pitcher whenever your change your filters, but ideally every week or two.

[@JedidiahLincoln]

Interesting that your results are vastly different from many other tests. Did you flush the filters before using, like is recommended? If you did then the filters wouldn't be adding particles

[@Freshnss]

Hey there! Thanks for wanting! Yep, we followed all water collection best practices and correctly primed the filters 👍 What type of contaminants are you trying to remove?

[@SHIH-WEIHSU-jb3oe]

Where to find the reverse osmosis lab testing result? I can not find it. Can you do the same video on the under sink reverse osmosis system? Thanks.

[@Freshnss]

Hey Terry - Here you go! The test results are also in the description. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXipXot4pJuLftk Doing this with multiple under sink ROs would be difficult bc they all require some install. But it is a good idea! If there is enough interest we can do it!! 👌

[@clovertx901]

Thanks yall sold me on Brita 👏

[@Freshnss]

Nice!!! I’m glad it helped! Keep us posted how you like it 👌

[@wtpwtp]

I hope you review the Pro One water filter! It is the one I own, but I never see anyone review it. I would love to see how it compares to the others.

[@Freshnss]

Hey, excellent idea! We have reviewed the Pro One, along with other popular gravity filters. But we have not lab tested it like in this review. We will add it to the list!!

[@wtpwtp]

@@Freshnss I have the ProOne water filter pitcher, so I would love for you to review it. But, since you mentioned their gravity filters, it would actually be interesting see both officially tested & reviewed, to see how they compare against each other & against the other pitchers you reviewed. Thanks!

[@Freshnss]

Ah, I see! You have the pitcher. We will add both to our roundup to test! How do you like the Pro One pitcher?

[@wtpwtp]

@@Freshnss I like the ProOne pitcher a lot. Water tastes good. Very easy to clean both the pitcher & ceramic filter with the provided sponge, so I don't have to replace the filter as often. My filter (as have other filter systems I have had in the past) will get a rust color coating on it, as I guess that is from the metals it is removing, & I can wipe it off of the filter under running water with the sponge every 1-2 weeks & then keep reusing the filter for a longer period of time before replacing it. Some reviewers complain that it takes a long time to filter, but I don't mind, as I feel like it's doing a good job of filtering. But, I would love to see an official test to verify how well it filters compared to other pitchers. My answer to it taking time to filter is to have 2 pitchers, so there is always filtered water on hand. I also like that, unlike most pitchers, the filter is situated in the upper chamber as opposed to the lower chamber, so the lower chamber can hold more filtered water, & so that the filter does not sit in the filtered water & possibly re-contaminate the filtered water, &/or cause the filter to wear out faster.

[@Freshnss]

Thank you for sharing! Excellent information! Do you have city or we’ll water? Just curious from your comment about rust water coloring?

[@Ellenkay-re6qg]

Glyphosate all removed?

[@ajarnolaf9034]

how about amazon basics pitcher / filter set? or something like running municipal tap water through an amazon basics water filter and shortly afterward followed up by. a brita pitcher / filter?

[@Freshnss]

Hey there! You are asking about running the water through two pitchers? An Amazon basic then a Brita?

[@ajarnolaf9034]

yes two differently branded filters in succession @@Freshnss

[@ajarnolaf9034]

My plan is to run the tap water until it runs hot, then run the hot tap water through an Amazon Basics Filter first, then the heated water through the Brita Pitcher and filter second.@@Freshnss

[@Freshnss]

@ajarnolaf9034 interesting strategy! Keep us posted how you like it 🙌

[@ajarnolaf9034]

The taste of the water was fine. I would be curious to see what the results of the zero water tester would be.

[@dingoormond6923]

Can the Clearly Filtered water pitcher be used if someone has a water softening system?

[@Freshnss]

Yes, it can be used with a softener. Are you primarily trying to remove the sodium from the softener?

[@swaha55]

Is there a reason you did not test for the DBTs in the water?? I thought they are important to remove. Also I watched a video from Modern Castle on KZbin with lab testing from Tap Score and the lab results said that ZeroWater tested for 100% fluoride removal. This seems very odd that the same lab would get completely opposite results from the same lab.

[@Freshnss]

Hey there! You mean DBPs? Disinfection byproducts? We did, but there was primarily chlorine present. I’m not familiar with the other video you are referring too, but we took great care to do our sample collection as precise as possible. We also had all our filters directly from the manufactures, so they are all 100% real. What are you specifically trying to remove?

[@tanekawilliams8928]

@freshmss would love to know what you think of sentiva water bottle filter and their pitcher?

[@Freshnss]

Hey there! For alkaline pitchers, I prefer Invigorated Water. They also have a PH002 ultra filter that you can add to remove tiny particles and contaminants to take your water to the next level! Check them out here: shrsl.com/3mbtz 👍

[@tanekawilliams8928]

@@Freshnsswhich water filter would be the best for fl water as well as to remove pharmaceuticals? Does your preferred pitcher do that?

[@Freshnss]

Yes, the clearly filtered would be best suited for those and a whole host of other city water contaminants

[@davidhunternyc1]

I would love for you test the Clear2O water filter pitcher, the one that uses a "solid" carbon filter and not a granular carbon filter, like most other filters. With the Clear2O you need to screw on the adapter to your faucet tap and then hook up the pitcher hose to your faucet. When you turn on your tap, water is forced through the solid carbon filter. I've been using this system for years BUT I have no idea how effective it is. It does seem reasonable, however, that a solid carbon filter won't channel like granular filters. I can't find any information as to if Clear2O's solid carbon filters were tested by the NSF or other reputable third parties. Your expertise would be greatly appreciated. Also, are you aware of the Berkey class action lawsuit? What are your thoughts? Because I live in a rental apartment, I need to use a water pitcher and opposed to under sink mounted filters. Which water pitcher manufacturer removes PFOA and PFAS? I did check out Tap Score. It looks like it will cost near $1,000 to test my NYC water for contaminants including PFOA and PFAS. Yikes! Because I don't trust water sitting in plastic water pitchers all day long, even in the fridge, I was thinking about getting the Aarke glass and stainless steel water pitcher but unlike the Clear2O it uses granular activated instead of solid carbon. The Aarke looks like it might not be better than your standard Brita but at least the water is not sitting in plastic.

[@Freshnss]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@lanceswarts4936]

Brita website says their filters do not remove fluoride. Strange the test seemed to show it removed 100%.

[@Freshnss]

Hey Lance - They are not tested/rated to remove fluoride so they can’t claim it does. But that doesn’t mean it can’t help reduce it like in our testing situation. It uses a carbon/ion exchange media that isn’t ideal for it but it is capable of helping .

[@sanfrancisco4105]

What about nitrate levels? Did the clearly filtered add nitrates?

[@Freshnss]

All of the test results are posted in the article on our website: freshnss.com. We could only show effectiveness for those materials that were also present in the tap water to begin with.

[@gregory2421]

I'm surprised the waterdrop filter did so well considering how small the filter is compared to zerowater

[@jason200912]

I upgraded to clearly filtered because of this video Not because i wasnt happy with my $16 zero water but because i got money to spend and said what the heck might as well get less fluoride in my drinkibg water.

[@Freshnss]

That is awesome!! How do you like it so far 🙌

[@jason200912]

@@Freshnss it's in the mail.

[@Freshnss]

Nice! Please keep us posted how you like it once it shows up 🙌

[@jason200912]

@@Freshnss clearly filter ppm tds: 92-97 Zero water ppm tds: 0 (filter is about 2-3 years old) My local tap water ppm tds: 26-31

[@Freshnss]

TDS is simply a reading of “stuff” in your water. The clearly filtered is good because it maintains the healthy minerals and pH balance. So a TDS reading alone is not a very good measure of water quality. But thank you for sharing! Good info 👌

[@MichaelAmen316]

ProOne vs Clearly Fitlered pitcher for use on city water?

[@Freshnss]

We lean towards the Clearly Filtered but you really can't go wrong with either.

[@RobHunziger]

You did not mention nitrate removal That is a significant contaminant in my water supply. Does tapwater score test for nitrates?

[@Freshnss]

Most accredited lab tests for drinking water will include nitrates and nitrites in their analysis, including tapscore

[@RobHunziger]

@@Freshnss Thx

[@user-qr6nh2te5m]

I just recently bought a Clearly filtered pitcher, There still shows many contaminants in the filtered water when I place a phone light underneath, and looking at it closely, specks and almost an oily looking layer on top has me concerned, very disappointing for the price paid

[@Freshnss]

That is weird. You definitely shouldn’t see visible contaminants. Did you prime the filter as instructed? The CF filters have a special priming process

[@CogitareEstVivere]

Thank you ! Could you please add LARQ and AARKE to the equation ? 🙏

[@Freshnss]

Hey Jur! Yes, we will add those two to the list to test next! 👍

[@stargazer4984]

I just got my Clearly Filtered pitcher recently and ran into an issue with the filter. It started to filter water VERY slowly after around 3 weeks of use. I have tried priming the filter on several occasions but it seems to only resolve the issue for a couple of filters before going back to being slow. I reached out to customer support and they suggested trying the reverse flushing technique, which I also tried to no avail. Has anyone else run into this issue? Were you able to resolve it?

[@Freshnss]

Hey there, thank you for watching! I have not had that issue with mine. Any help from out there there? It could be the specific filter you have?

[@stargazer4984]

@@Freshnss I've scoured the internet for an answer and came across amazon reviews on Zerowater filters. Apparently it's common that filters run out their life cycle extremely quickly in areas with higher TDS levels. I'd imagine it's a similar situation for me. CF didn't seem willing to send me another filter on the off chance that it was my specific filter, so rather than sink another $60 into another filter to check, I decided to just buy a water distiller with that money.

[@cathypiscitello3369]

No, it's all of the filters. I used clearly filtered water for years. And I got so tired of the slowness. The smell of the container and having to flush each filter. Never knowing when the water would go bad.​@@Freshnss

[@Freshnss]

Pitcher filters are best when the water isn't too heavy with contaminants to start with since the amount of media is so small. It could just be that pitchers are not the best treatment option in your area. You may want to consider more robust options like whole house filtration or reverse osmosis depending on what's in your water.