Best Water Filter Pitchers in 2025 (Unbiased, Data-Driven Review)

[@waterfilterguru]

What water filter should we test next? Let us know below! ⬇

[@samaelmartinus3273]

I have the water drop lucid. But I get use pur faucet also and sometimes a berkey set up to fill it haha. What about PFAs that's the next big thing going on amen that people are concerned about. U should take the reigns on that. That'd be gr8

[@chocolatecaramel4447]

Zero Water filters suck. The second time I go to get replacement filters they are doing something odd. It worked fine with the new pitcher and filter. Replacement filters on Amazon sucks. I got grey water and one of the replacement filters I had leaked at the top. I refuse to spend money on shipping to return crappy products to Amazon.

[@waterfilterguru]

@@chocolatecaramel4447 Grey water coming out of a brand new filter indicates activated carbon media fines are being flushed out. This is completely normal and most likely the cause, although I've not personally seen it with ZeroWater as their filters come pre-primed. When there is a leak at the seal, the filter needs to be screwed on tighter - this is one of the design flaws of ZW, you really have to screw it on super tight

[@zolameteku5781]

Can you guys test those machines at the storefront?

[@irwan.hendra]

Can you test Lifestraw?

[@shoelaced]

Great video! I would love to see a test of, say, the top 5 pitchers comparing them at the end of their recommended filter lives, and perhaps even a test of a few weeks beyond, to see how they stack up against the test with brand new filters. It would also be interesting to see how long it takes for one of them to have no effect --- like what happens if you don't replace the filter for 4 months, 5 months, 6 months, or however long until the water is basically the same as it went in.

[@waterfilterguru]

Love it. Great idea, thanks for the request!

[@jk-cu2jp]

​@@waterfilterguru It's a very good idea. I've seen tests after longer usage that show even after a couple of days some filters lose their filtering abilities and what's even worse bacteria presence jumps significantly. I would love to see such a test from you one day

[@waterfilterguru]

@@jk-cu2jp thanks for the added request!

[@kayblossom8505]

Is it better to get a distiller and re-add minerals?

[@waterfilterguru]

@@kayblossom8505 That depends on your personal preferences. While distillation is one of the best methods of water purification, the downside is that it takes massive time and energy inputs to distill a relatively small volume of water. 6-8 hours on average for just one gallon.

[@orangecowcat]

I've been using Clearly Filtered for about 2 years now and I absolutely love it. We all can taste the difference in our water now that it's filtered. The complete fluoride reduction is what sold me. My only complaint is that water somehow got into the handle and I was unable to get it out, so there is discoloration, probably from the normal water contaminants that are in there. I plan to replace the pitcher, however, and will continue to stay with this company.

[@waterfilterguru]

Right on, thanks for sharing!

[@6Toe]

Too bad the new pitcher is 80 bux. Deal breaker for me. I was hoping for a loyal customer discount on the new model, but no dice.

[@KeyofDavid5778]

​@@waterfilterguruI've been using zero water for about 6 months and I was wondering what you thought about blueuva ?

[@waterfilterguru]

@@KeyofDavid5778 I haven't tested Bluevua yet but I've got it on my list

[@lillian62]

Berkey or Clear water, which is best

[@gutmicrobiomequeen]

I just discovered your channel- what a gold mine!! Keep up the good work 🙂

[@waterfilterguru]

Glad you like the videos! Thanks for watching and the feedback

[@carolinagallegos4833]

I would have loved to have the comparison chart with the final scores for each category of each filter, cause then we can decide which to buy according to what water we have in our area. Could you post it please?

[@waterfilterguru]

Hi thanks for the feedback! I noticed this as well, and subsequent videos now have the table included, but unfortunately this one did not. Here is a link to the scores for each category: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WBPmKaXBllHLuXLA8AekkVtvbiG2Aer_Y8MiDgwaKqc/edit?usp=sharing

[@hoops4life77]

Fantastic video thanks for all the information. 👍

[@waterfilterguru]

You're welcome I'm happy to hear it was helpful. Thanks for the feedback!

[@JamieAndrick]

Considering your top pick didn't 100% eliminate fluoride.. I'd have to say that Clearly Filtered wins in my books. Glad I have one!

[@waterfilterguru]

Fair enough. Keep in mind product scoring and ranking in our videos is based on our data-driven testing system waterfilterguru.com/how-we-test-water-filters/ not personal or subjective opinion 😉

[@aaronself2411]

what's your beef with fluoride.

[@johnmal5975]

Great video as always. At the end of the day all I want to know what removes the most and does not introduce more nasty s. You were not kidding about the cost of the epic filter replacement. The filter is basically the price of the unit. I would just buy another unit. I don't understand why you don't have 500k plus subs. Your work is greatly appreciated.

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for the feedback! This was my first video covering multiple products like this. Was there anything about it you didn't like? Anything that was boring or missing that you were hoping to see? I take audience feedback very seriously which helps me improve my videos every time I make a new one 🙂

[@johnmal5975]

@@waterfilterguru I thought it was good. Some categories don't mean as much to me but it may mean a lot to someone else. I have well water so I am not interested in fluoride reduction but someone who has city water it is a really big deal. You will never please everyone because its to broad of different wants and needs. Just leave it alone it was perfect I found out what I needed and I am sure others did as well. I noticed some people suggested you do follow ups with these products. I like that most of these filters have a 90 day lifespan well is that claim true. That would be really interesting.

[@waterfilterguru]

@@johnmal5975 Perfect this is super helpful. Thanks for the feedback

[@plujllap2200]

Why epic pure in this video did not add any contaminants but in another video made a month before this one it has added Strontium and sulfates?

[@waterfilterguru]

Sorry for the confusion - it didn't _add any new contaminants_

[@blissss0]

Wondering if you tested this for microplastic removal? A ConsumerLab test, done a few months ago, showed a 1,200% increase in microplastics from this filter. Zerowater says it's not true, so unsure if it's a quality control issue, or error. Interested to know if you tested for microplastics, and the results? Thank you!

[@waterfilterguru]

No, unfortunately microplastics were not one of the analytes included in the lab test we used. I'd love to start testing every product for a microplastics as well, but currently testing for microplastics is extremely expensive and cost prohibitive. Hopefully new testing methods will bring the cost down and make it more feasible for folks testing at home.

[@stayy_lokeyy]

@@waterfilterguruwhat about testing for heavy metals and pharmaceuticals?

[@waterfilterguru]

@@stayy_lokeyy We used the Tap Score Advanced City Water Test Kits for this project, you can check all the contaminants included in the analysis here bit.ly/3HJrxAw - there are many heavy metals, but pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) require specialized testing (this one bit.ly/3TexScN )

[@plektosgaming]

My solution was to take my chipped and slightly cracked old Brita countertop (27 cup model, iirc) pitcher and use the cheap filters ($3 each) in it to filter out most of the major crud. Then use that (pre) filtered water in a better pitcher with a more expensive cartridge. The result is about the same quality, but the more expensive filter lasts 3-4 months as it's not getting clogged. YMMV, naturally. But yes, pre-filtering your water is a cheap way to make those higher quality filters last a lot longer.

[@waterfilterguru]

Love it! I recently uploaded a video about this exact technique actually kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqqpmHxvjs2IfMk thanks for sharing your insights!

[@6Toe]

@@plektosgaming Lalit if work, but what a wonderful idea👏

[@gman1868]

These reviews are excellent! Anyone that wants a filter should watch your channel before choosing their own. My question is, if I want to test water from my local spring both before and after filtering, do I need to buy more than one Top Score testing kit?

[@waterfilterguru]

If you are wanting to test a water filter's performance, then yes you would need to test the water pre-filtration and then post-filtration. Then you can compare the reports to see how the filter performed. Check out the Tap Score Spring Water specific tests geni.us/72RzPaw

[@gman1868]

@@waterfilterguru Thank you for letting me know! We have a local spring that the city said is "ok". I think I'd rather know for myself before I drink too much of it.

[@waterfilterguru]

@@gman1868 You're welcome. We always recommend lab testing. What the federal government says is OK (under the The National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR)) is different from what we personally might feel comfortable with. For example, the Maximum Contaminant Levels for contaminants under the NPDWR were developed to balance both public health and economic cost to treatment facilities - NOT solely on human health risk.

[@NickWindham]

Thanks for the great video. Changed my mind from buying the Clearly Filtered to the Epic. The cost for the pitcher and 6 filters was $130 less and I think the filters last a month or so longer based on what I’m reading. Big long-term savings and I don’t mind having a small amounts of fluoride in my water under the lowest of healthy limits, like you had. My city water smelled like chlorine, so I installed a CuZn UC-200 Under Counter Water Filter - 50K Ultra High Capacity. It’ll now effectively serve as a pre-filter for the colder water stored in the fridge from this Epic pitcher. Hopefully my Epic filters will last 4-months or more thanks to that.

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful

[@asukachan7899]

Great comprehensive review! I've been hesitating between Zero Water and Clearly Filtered. Looks like the latter is more cost-effective in the long-term. Not convinced that the Epic deserves its spot above ZW or CF. That design flaw made me gasp in horror.

[@waterfilterguru]

Hey thanks for your comment and feedback. This really helps me to know this type of content is helpful and I should keep doing videos like this one! Epic took the top spot, based on our data-driven scoring system. Although both CF and ZW performed better in terms of overall contaminant reduction, they each had an issue that brought their scores down (cobalt added by CF, and ZW not addressing disinfection byproducts well). This is why Epic received a higher score

[@fragger3424]

Don't fill up the unfiltered reservoir too much and leave it on a flat level surface. It doesn't leak around the filter so if you're not overfilling the reservoir you're perfectly fine. Problem solved.

[@geoc1]

@@waterfilterguru there was a recent consumer report that zero water ADDED microplastics . Is this true?

[@waterfilterguru]

@@geoc1 Can't confirm at this time, I've not tried to replicate the test yet

[@mauriceko]

Which one got the best scores it totally? And are the best against pfas?

[@waterfilterguru]

Did you watch the video?

[@hentaro9003]

Do you know if the Waterdrop lucid water pitch is any different from the Waterdrop Chubby? I'm trying to get a water filter for the first time since I want to spend money since I've been buying bottled water and the Waterdrop lucid water pitch has been catching my attention and wanted to know if it was good enough. I'm mainly looking for a filter around that price point since I'm poor so what would you recommend?

[@waterfilterguru]

Yes the Lucid geni.us/ZMNAeK and the Chubby geni.us/JuEg81 pitchers use the same filter element, these geni.us/849V the difference is the pitcher body style

[@hentaro9003]

@@waterfilterguru Would you recommend me getting it? My current budget is $20-40 for a pitcher. If you know any around that price range that's better let me know.

[@waterfilterguru]

@@hentaro9003 It depends, what contaminants are in your water that need to be addressed?

[@rb0171610]

We pre-filter using Waterdrop's basic pitcher, to remove chlorine mostly and extend the life of the more expensive TDS filters. We then do a second pass through the Waterdrop TDS pitcher, which is also compatible with the ZeroWater filters. To expedite the process, we double up and use two pitchers at each step. We then use a funnel to transfer the water to 5 gallon heavy duty commercial water bottles for storage. The result is clear water that is free from odors, great tasting and avoids mineral buildup in a countertop ice maker. Afterwards, we shake the excess water from the filters and store them in the freezer in plastic zip lock bags when not in use to prevent bacteria or mold from forming. When it is time to filter again, we soak the filters in warm water for about 30 minutes. We also use a digital TDS and PH tester before and after filtering to monitor the effectiveness of the filters and to get baseline measurements of the tap water before filtering. While not comprehensive, it does give us sufficient information to determine whether the filter is still working correctly.

[@blackswordsmanguts]

Wow, sounds like a lot of work.

[@eusaboston]

Isn’t that purifying your water and taking important minerals out of the water ?

[@albrown8196]

Just found your channel, thanks for the great info. Bought a Boroux system, bad filter out of the box, thinking of returning for one of the following: Clearly Filtered/ Zero/or Epic. Money is no object and simplicity and ease of use is critical. Which of those three do you recommend? any thoughts on Boroux?

[@waterfilterguru]

Hey thanks for the comment, great questions. 1) I'm currently in the middle of testing Boroux, video should be uploaded in 2-3 weeks. 2) As simplicity and ease of use are critical, have you considered a direct connect under sink system, like Clearly Filtered's geni.us/ijlrI6 these are super easy and non-permanent nor invasive to install, use the existing faucet, and filter water on-demand. Or is there a specific reason you want a pitcher filter?

[@albrown8196]

@@waterfilterguru My wife wants something simple and could be put in the refrigerator. It took us 2 hours to go through the process with Boroux and she is not having that. the priming process is not for her(or me). She would rather have a pitcher.

[@bienesraicesmantainmobilia812]

Hi do you know if there’s a difference between epic water and epic nano thanks

[@waterfilterguru]

Epic water is the brand, epic nano is a specific product from the brand

[@bornprophecy128]

I just came across this channel today. New subscriber! Thanks for all the great information

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for the sub and glad to hear you like our videos 😁

[@jignc1984]

I've been using a Zerowater filter pitcher for a few years now and then I heard that they put microplastics into the water. Then I watched your video and it says that chloroform is put into the water. It seems like the amount of Cobalt introduced from the Clearly Filtered water pitcher seems relatively low, so I'll take my chances with it. I've also experienced issues with my zero water filter pitchers filtering really slow. It appears that air bubbles can get trapped in the filters and this causes them to filter really slow. I usually have to pull the top out of the pitcher and tap the filter with a butter knife or set it up out of the water for it to drain better. It's becoming very inconvenient.

[@waterfilterguru]

Just wanna clarify here, I do not suspect the chloroform detection in our ZeroWater test came from the filter itself, but rather a lack of completely eliminating chloroform from the source water being filtered

[@gardenstate235]

My zero filter ran slow as well, I bought the biggest Reservoir , No I don't worry much

[@lisarodriguez230]

One of the greatest videos I've seen on comparing Water filtering solutions ! Santevia claims it filters Fluoride.. Do we know how come, in your results, it adds Fluoride content in the water? Thank you so much !

[@waterfilterguru]

Thank you for the feedback and for watching! I do not know why fluoride was detected at increased levels with Santevia. We'd need to conduct additional, more in depth testing to determine if it's an issue from the filter itself of an anomaly with this test. I'd hope it wouldn't, but maybe the remineralization media has traces of fluoride in it

[@larissag.4851]

It is because I saw on their Facebook as of December 11th they have new Mina filters that now filter flouride! You should put the new filters to the test!

[@nfranchi87]

Thank you for the amazing content!! What do you think about the LifeStraw pitcher in genera and specifically when it comes to microplastics?

[@waterfilterguru]

Hi thanks for watching and your feedback! We've not yet tested the Lifestraw pitcher, so I don't have any firsthand data to share with you yet

[@davidhunternyc1]

I wish you would test the Clear2O water pitcher, specifically the pitcher with the hose and locking system which hooks directly to the water tap for quick refills. While refilling in seconds instead of minutes seems alarming, Clear2O uses a supposed "solid" multistage filter which prevents the channeling of water. I've been using the Clear2O for years but I can't tell if this water pitcher is a gimmick or not.

[@waterfilterguru]

What you describe sounds like a countertop water filter that relies on incoming water pressure to filter the water. This is a completely different filter system category and why it wasn't included in this video 🙂

[@davidhunternyc1]

@@waterfilterguru No. It's not a countertop water filter. It's a portable water pitcher with the same form factor and capacity as all the pitchers here. Fill it up, put in your fridge. Part of the reason why you test all of these pitchers here is because of marketing. Clear2O doesn't market their products, hence why they are invisible. Please look them up and test their pitcher. It could outperform all of these pitchers or it could fail miserably. I have no clue.

[@blee3ee]

Have you tested which produces the most microplastics?

[@waterfilterguru]

@@blee3ee not yet but it's on the list

[@joe-5D]

what would you say is the best one to go with then given all the pros and cons per pitcher?

[@waterfilterguru]

What contaminants are in your water that need to be addressed?

[@joe-5D]

@@waterfilterguru good point, i guess i should test it first 😆

[@waterfilterguru]

@@joe-5D That's the best place to start! Check out Tap Score for water testing, hands down the best bit.ly/3OPs0Vd

[@janinekarnig6282]

My water fails with the following three contaminates: Total trihalomethanes, Haloacetic acids (HAA9)† and Nitrates. What would be the best pitcher for these issues? Many thanks for making this excellent video!

[@waterfilterguru]

Either the Clearly Filtered pitcher geni.us/cNi1Gf or the ZeroWater pitcher geni.us/fX7Qj However I should note that Clearly Filtered only reduced nitrate by 11% whereas ZeroWater completely eliminated it. Yet ZeroWater did not completely eliminate Total trihalomethanes, whereas Clearly Filtered did. Haloacetic acids (HAA9) were not detected in our water during our test, so I don't have any first hand data to confirm performance, but Clearly Filtered claims >99.98% of HAAs, whereas ZeroWater does not.

[@janinekarnig6282]

@@waterfilterguru After reviewing your assessment, I will buy the ZeroWater. Nitrates in my area are 18x the EWG legal limit which is by far the worst of the contaminants in my water. Of course I want them all eliminated, but as you point out in your video there is no one clear choice. All is driven by the specific water supply. Thank you for all the work you do!

[@waterfilterguru]

@@janinekarnig6282 Right on! Sounds like a solid choice. You could also pre-filter with a cheaper filter which may be more capable of reducing the DBPs (total trihalomethanes) - check out this video where I explain how to do that kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqqpmHxvjs2IfMk

[@janinekarnig6282]

@@waterfilterguru thank you for the link! I watched your RO video which was excellent. Am I best served with the AQUATru countertop RO filter? It appears to address all three of my contaminants via a different technology. Thank you!

[@waterfilterguru]

@@janinekarnig6282 Yes the AquaTru would be my recommended solution! Get it here geni.us/chlQv5o I thought you were looking for a pitcher specifically

[@MegaGuinan]

Great video! Clearly, you are the "goto" guy on water. Have you reviewed under sink or countertop reverse osmosis filtration systems?

[@waterfilterguru]

Yes! Check out this playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLDqZ4wajyRIDse6OhtQTfouxNY4OXjW6o

[@spilhaus777]

These comparisons were very helpful.. However, at the end of the video you recommend testing our tap water and promise readers info on getting a test kit. I don't see this info/link.

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad it was helpful! Here is the link to the Tap Score water testing service we used for this project geni.us/DlugEq it can be found in the video description as well!

[@eslafalbayati6340]

where do we access the lab results sheet ?Can you tell me please?!

[@waterfilterguru]

Links to lab reports are now in the description!

[@IC_XC_NIKA]

Nice channel! I am curious. Are the levels of Cobalt found in the Clearly Filter water a cause for concern?

[@waterfilterguru]

This would be a good question for your physician

[@achilles8205]

its in food so no i doubt it research it

[@Mari-w5j]

Thank you for reviewing water filters- these videos have been so helpful! Can you use king tank filters on the berkey gravity fed? I don’t want you to buy a whole new system - nether KZbinr said you can you pro one filters on berkey.. I was wondering about king tank Thank you

[@waterfilterguru]

I've not tested the compatibility of installing and using different brands' filters in another's vessel

[@deborahseaman8470]

Thank you!! Perfect informative video !

[@waterfilterguru]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. Please feel free to share with others who might find it just as informative 🙏

[@manelcaballeroperez2499]

Thank you so much for doing this! I was going to by Epic Water but the lack of fluoride filtration is making me doubt. On their website they claim that they reduce >99% of fluoride. Why do you think it didn't work in your case?

[@waterfilterguru]

It's hard to say for certain. As this was just one test, the results are really quite limited. Ideally we'd have tens of tests to be able to identify and exact cause or ongoing issue.

[@manelcaballeroperez2499]

@@waterfilterguru Thank you for your reply! Makes sense what you say. Also, you recommend testing your tap water before buying a filter. I find the tests quite pricey however. What filter would you recommend for people that aren't going to test their tap water? I'm mostly concerned about fluoride. I know that my city fluoridates the water to 0.7 ug/l. Thanks!

[@Pat.Andrea]

Thanks. You reduce points for slow filtration. But with chloramines (not present in the well water you tested) wouldn’t slow filtration be a plus? I thought slow was best to remove the ammonia in chloramines, which is the issue with my water along fluoride etc. I’ve been using clearly filtered but follow you in case there is something substantially preferable. Thanks again

[@waterfilterguru]

Just to reiterate, the water we used for this test was *treated* well water - it comes from a community well that has a treatment plant which disinfects the water with chlorine (though not chloramine). Part of our scoring system accounts for filtration rate, which is explained in our testing process document here waterfilterguru.com/how-we-test-water-filters/ That said, you are right sometimes slower filtration (like you get with gravity-fed units) is indeed beneficial as it gives the water longer contact time with the media. We take this into account in our scoring system, and gravity-fed systems (like these pitchers) are graded differently than pressurized systems. The Clearly Filtered should be doing a solid job for you reducing both chloramine and fluoride. A great method to target chloramine is catalytic carbon, which I'm fairly certain is one component of their media blend.

[@GenesisReveal]

There has to be a balance between filtration speed and contaminant removal. Slowness can help with contaminant removal, but what good does that do if we end up being thirsty and looking at an empty pitcher?

[@rigogutierrez24]

The site you recommended for testing your water seems really expensive. Any other more affordable options to test my water? Thank you

[@waterfilterguru]

Check out this video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4Ccmmaaob2Uhdk

[@momoalmohammad]

have you also tested the larq against pfas or pfos if yes let me know what it score

[@waterfilterguru]

PFOA/PFOS were not included in our testing, unfortunately. You can see the results of our LARQ testing here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXeco3SCdp6Lnbc

[@rysenross]

for my area, the things exceeding EWG are Chromium (hexavalent), Haloacetic acids (HAA9)†, and Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)†. any recommended water filters?? I live in Hawaii

[@waterfilterguru]

If you are looking for a pitcher specifically, Clearly Filtered geni.us/VsUZHW1

[@jackiemansfield8325]

Is there a filter that removes microplastics from plastic bottle water?

[@waterfilterguru]

It all depends on the size of the plastic particles present. Carbon block and ceramic filters can remove microplastics which are larger than the filter pores. Membrane filters can remove even smaller particles, with reverse osmosis addressing the smallest. Distillation should also address MNPs (micro and nanoplastics). Filtering bottled water with reverse osmosis or distilling it would be redundant, though. Might as well just treat your tap water which would be much cheaper.

[@Midnightservant1]

is the santevia gravity filter good though? it should be better than the pitcher i take it?

[@waterfilterguru]

We've not tested the larger dispenser model, so I don't have any data for you at this point.

[@hanabee27]

Can you review the Aarke Purifier Water Filter Jug? Really curious to see how it compares, since it's a plastic free option.

[@waterfilterguru]

Got it on the list! Thanks for the request

[@MariaLopezdeMurillas]

Is there a glass pitcher that would compare to the best ones here?

[@waterfilterguru]

ZeroWater has a glass dispenser option geni.us/M68M0Ua which uses the same filter as the pitcher we tested in this project. We've not yet tested any other glass pitcher options. Supposedly Clearly Filtered have a glass vessel option coming out "soon"

[@mgib1325]

I only really care about removing all Fluoride, which is best ? thx !

[@waterfilterguru]

Clearly Filtered geni.us/VsUZHW1 and ZeroWater geni.us/g7NtSZ completely removed fluoride in our testing

[@dianelyons9910]

Lifestraw pitcher please

[@waterfilterguru]

Added to the list. Thanks for the request!

[@JobRivas-x1x]

Would love to see videos on filtering water bottles. I do a lot of traveling for work and have been using the clearly filtered one for a few years but have never really found any detailed comparisons online. I first used the Epic water bottle but shortly returned it after I saw their results sheet only showed 68% reduction of fluoride.

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for the request! Filtered water bottles are on the to-do list, I'm excited for the project

[@fafa1648]

Thanks for the in depth tests. I think this is greatly needed and demonstrates the need for MUCH IMPROVED filter technology as our drinking water continues to deteriorate. That said, based on your advise for counter filters, I suppose I'll stick with Epic Pure pitcher for now. As your tests indicate, far from perfect, but one of the better. I wish they'd up the ante on the fluoride reduction to get it closer, but it seems they are the one to get for now. But they need to improve or we need an actual option that does what it claims.

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for watching!

[@RoadRunner11]

I have been using a Clearly Filtered pitcher and thier replacement filters for many years and I do love it. About 2 years ago I moved into an area in Sacramento that the water quality killed half of my plants before I realized that it was the water that was doing it . Pretty scary. Also it didn't take very long, less than 2 weeks for it to completely plug my filter in the pitcher. Not good. I now have 2 different filters that are prefilters to take out most of the stuff before I put it into my Clearly Filtered pitcher . I'm still refining the process but that greatly reduced the issue of it getting plugged up too soon . So now I'm looking to get a filter for my shower. Thank you for doing all the research on those filters it's very important that we all know what's in our water and the best way to keep our water clean. I'll stay tuned in!

[@waterfilterguru]

@@RoadRunner11 Right on, thanks for sharing! Sounds like you already figured out the pre-filter trick to extend the lifespan of the more expensive Clearly Filtered filters 😉 Way to go. I've got a shower filters testing project schedule to kick off in a couple of weeks!

[@orko6066]

i'm getting 300 tds on clearly filtered water, is that too high?

[@waterfilterguru]

Hey thanks for your comment! Keep in mind that a TDS reading alone does not indicate if water is healthy or not. It may be primarily made up of dissolved healthy minerals, or more nefarious contaminants. No way to tell without further testing. Check out this video explanation kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3nZlYyNjc6JsKs

[@agustinaluna1689]

Thank you for the info!

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for watching!

[@eslafalbayati6340]

With epic pitcher i watched anther lab test on the internet it showed there was dichloromathane in the filtered water but in this lab test there was none now iam totally lost here😵‍💫😵‍💫 can you explain please how?

[@waterfilterguru]

I don't know the testing process, method, or tools those other folks used for their testing. It's hard to draw definitive conclusions from disparate data.

[@marekmak283]

What about the ph of the water after the filtration?

[@waterfilterguru]

It depends on the filter, so impact pH more than others

[@marekmak283]

@@waterfilterguru i have zero water, and the oh if the water is more than 7,5. How to improve the ph

[@waterfilterguru]

@@marekmak283 Odd, typically ZW is more acidic, since minerals are removed. Are you testing with a digital pH meter?

[@marekmak283]

@@waterfilterguru yes exactly, ph digital

[@waterfilterguru]

@@marekmak283 When was the last time it was calibrated?

[@ByMyReckoning]

Was looking for this thanks!!

[@waterfilterguru]

Right on, glad you found it and it was helpful!

[@SuzyBradley]

What about the minerals that get removed from some of these filters. Another reason I loved Epic water was because it didnt create dead water and left the important minerals in the filtered water. Do you know, other when Epic which of the filters leave the water mineralised? Don’t Zero remove good minerals too? Such a shame with Epic too the cost of the replacement filters have sky rocketed in the UK to more than the cost of buying a new unit 😩

[@waterfilterguru]

ZeroWater is the only one that completely demineralized the water in our testing. Some others greatly reduced minerals, but did not eliminate them entirely. If you want a high performing system but are concerned about demineralization, you could always consider remineralizing the water before drinking it using one of these methods waterfilterguru.com/how-to-remineralize-reverse-osmosis-water/

[@JS-vi6tq]

The TDS for my water is around 450 and zero water brings to a 0. But after 5 gallons average per filter, it goes bad. The water starts tasting sour and bitter. Is this similar with other brands, especially clearly filtered. I’m losing money filtering water when I could be buying them for cheaper by the gallon

[@waterfilterguru]

Oof, at that rate you're probably spending more than $1K on filters a year! ZeroWater is by far the most expensive to maintain in terms of filter replacement costs, out of all the systems we've tested. Do you know how hard the water is? With a TDS that high we'd assume high hardness as well, but always good to confirm. Reverse osmosis is the recommended treatment for high TDS, but most have operating specs with a max hardness. If the harness is above the spec of most ROs, you would need to treat it at the point of entry with a water softener first. Of course this can be difficult if you're in a rental situation, but it would be worth a conversation with your landlord if so.

[@GabrielTerisPro]

please do a similar pro comparison of travel/portable water bottles!

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for the request! I've got this on my to-do list already

[@GabrielTerisPro]

@@waterfilterguru I already ordered a camelbak with lifestraw for a quick holiday next week, and looking at the larq purevis 2 for the longer run, but I would feel more confident after a thorough review and lab testing; thank you for your involvement!

[@FillyAnne]

Love you work! Modern Castle also found that Colbalt was added to the filtered water of CF. Bos water found silver was added. Is this not concerning? Makes it hard for me to trust a product

[@waterfilterguru]

Very interesting that another test detected cobalt, do you know what level it was? This further supports my hypothesis that it came from the filter element. Silver detection is less concerning and not as surprising. Silver is commonly impregnated into activated carbon media in water filters to deter/ prevent the growth of bacteria due to its bacteriostatic and bactericidal properties.

[@NickWindham]

You were right, Epic Pure is the best IMO. The water tastes the best and it filters the contaminants my city water has. I like that it has a 90 day counter. Seems silly, and it’s just time based, but it’s helpful. Surprisingly, I actually like that it’s the smallest of the pitchers I tried. It’s easy to pour and easily fits in the tallest shelf of a french door fridge. The others get extra heavy and take up more space, and barely fit between the tallest shelf and the top of my fridge. I also tried the Clearly Filtered and the Waterdrop Chubby. Clearly filtered water tastes distilled. Its height made it the hardest to to in the tallest shelf of a French Door fridge. Waterdrop tastes good but doesn’t remove nitrates. It fit in the French Door fridge better than Clearly Filtered, but not as easily as the Epic Pure. For tap water without nitrates, I highly recommend it because it’s the most affordable pitcher and replacement filters, has a day counter and filters the water in under 2 minutes. My daughter has well water. I bought her the Epic Nano dispenser and gave her the Clearly Filtered because they’re both safe for well water. Also, Clearly Filtered wanted to charge a 20% restocking fee plus return shipping the day after I ordered it and tried to cancel. There’s shipped the fastest though. Thanks for your great reviews and insights. Very helpful.

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for sharing! Out of curiosity, did you conduct any lab or on-site testing besides your taste tests? I'd love to hear more about your test results if so

[@NickWindham]

@@waterfilterguru Just my taste tests. I referenced your lab tests, the lab tests of a couple other KZbin channels, then purifier certifications, and gave the less credence to uncertified manufacturer lab test claims.

[@tinac945]

Thank you for such thorough, important information!! I use my filtered pitcher daily. Subscribed. 😊

[@waterfilterguru]

Awesome! Thank you! What pitcher do you use?

[@badele80]

Is there a filter that removes forever chemicals successfully?

[@waterfilterguru]

Yes, the Clearly Filtered pitcher geni.us/VsUZHW1 is certified for PFOA/PFOS (two of the most common PFAs 'forever chemicals') reduction. See certs here find.wqa.org/find-products/ctl/detail/mid/1054/cid/clearly_filtered_inc/sid/3?keyword=clearly+filtered

[@roxannegarnett5058]

I'm new and need help with my water. I get violently ill whenever I drink the tap water.

[@waterfilterguru]

Hi thanks for your comment. I recommend starting with this video, I think it will be really helpful for you kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIaXpIObp5ZsapY

[@SaltAndVi]

Maybe you explain it in the video but why does fluoride need to be filtered out if it’s purposely put in our drinking water?

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for the request, great idea for a followup video. We've answered this question in our article here: waterfilterguru.com/fluoride-in-water/

[@sapphirekennedy6833]

It messes with your brain, even the Nazis used to use it in the concentration camps to dumb down the Jews

[@jimnicosia5934]

I dont understand what the battery is for?

[@waterfilterguru]

Some pitchers have a filter change reminder, timer or light, that is battery powered. Which filter are you referring to specifically?

[@january2798]

I saw a different reviewer that showed that Brita actually put chemicals into the water upon filtering.

[@waterfilterguru]

Which chemicals did it add?

[@january2798]

@waterfilterguru I didn't pay attention as she said it rather quickly. A lady on youtube tested several pitchers and sent off the samples to labs. She said Brita was the only one that added bad chems and rated lowest of all the pitchers according to her testing.

[@JimEarl]

Hi, what do you mean by "lack of certification for Epic's filters"? Who or what is the last word in determining that a filter's specs are true?

[@JimEarl]

This is on Epic's "Testing and Certification" page: "All of our products have been independently tested and verified by EPA accredited laboratories and have been individually tested at levels exceeding NSF/ANSI standards for contaminant removal. " "CERTIFICATION OF RESULTS: All analyses, and reporting performed herein, comply with all requirements set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:9E and N.J.A.C. 7:18, and hereby certify that this laboratory is in compliance with all laboratory certification and quality control procedures and requirements as set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:18; the NYCRR Subpart 55-2, the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) Institute Standards, and the ISO 17025." - Under the logos of NELAC and ISO.

[@waterfilterguru]

Hey Jim, this is a great question! There is a difference between holding official certifications, and simply testing products using a certified, accredited lab. Independent testing labs can evaluate filters, but official certification goes a step further. Certification means the product passed rigorous testing set by these organizations, ensuring it meets specific criteria for contaminant removal, structural integrity, and materials safety. So, while a lab test might tell you if a filter removes a certain contaminant(s), certification verifies the filter's overall quality and performance based on established standards. When it comes to water filter certifications, there are three main independent organizations that test and certify filters to national standards. Here they are along with links to their certified products databases: 1) NSF International (NSF) info.nsf.org/Certified/dwtu/ 2) the Water Quality Association (WQA) find.wqa.org/find-products#/ 3) and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) pld.iapmo.org/ These organizations are not affiliated with any government agency and act independently.

[@JimEarl]

@@waterfilterguru Thanks! So while you rated Epic as the best or near best in this video, it's still not confirmed their claims for all contaminants are certain or not? This is a bit confusing.

[@waterfilterguru]

@@JimEarl Our own independent testing was limited, as it only had a small set of the contaminants they claim to reduce. Manufacturers often publish their own lab testing data to show a product's performance, but again this is not as rigorous as the testing done to acquire official certification. Unfortunately it's common in the industry, and manufacturers use this lack of knowledge to market their products, saying things like "tested to NSF standards" - which does NOT mean the same thing as actually being certified.

[@lovefromnyc]

Clearly Filtered filter only lasts 2 months for me .. a one person household... they said its because of high sediments in NYC water which clog the filter. They suggested I get a sediment filter but I wouldn't even know where to start with that. They do have oustanding customer service and I have always had a positive experience when I have reached out with questions.

[@waterfilterguru]

I've heard this from a number of folks about NYC water. You could pre-filter with a cheaper filter (like a basic Brita) which should help extend the lifespan of the more robust and expensive CF filters. As the customer support rep mentioned you could also consider a sediment filter installed under your sink on the cold water line, like this UF filter from Waterdrop waterdropus.pxf.io/4PkbnZ

[@HarishSharma-me8cy]

Which one pitcher is best for us

[@waterfilterguru]

What contaminants are in your water that need to be addressed?

[@KalebColeman-d7z]

Are there any pitchers that aren't plastic?

[@waterfilterguru]

There are a few I'm aware of, though I haven't tested their filters yet

[@kayblossom8505]

Thank you for your insightful video. It's hard to find clearly filtered in the UK. They ship from their website but it becomes very expensive especially when considering purchasing filters every so often. Would you recommend the zero water filter and if so which one? I have a Brita filter at present.

[@waterfilterguru]

See 7:59 again! This is discussed in the video

[@kayblossom8505]

@@waterfilterguru thank you. I find it hard to focus

[@deenaalansky5787]

I'd been using PUR water filtration pitchers for around 15 years, but over the past year, I started noticing more and more tiny pieces of charcoal, and very tiny plastic blue, round pellets on the bottom of my water glasses! YUCK! And that is after carefully priming the new filters. I had to buy a very fine-mesh sieve to FILTER the charcoal pieces and weird blue things out of my filtered water. No bueno. I knew it was time for a change, so I decided to do some research, and buy a new water filtration pitcher. After watching your video, I purchased the Epic Water filtration pitcher from Amazon. I loved it for the first two weeks, and I was so happy because the water was CLEAR: no tiny pieces of charcoal or teeny, tiny blue pellets. But after two weeks of usage, the water suddenly and unexpectedly started tasting LIKE PLASTIC!!! It was so bad that I ended up returning the pitcher to Amazon. I had such high hopes for the pitcher, but it let me down. I would definitely LOVE to see a follow-up video that includes testing after one month of usage, plus a TASTE TEST!!! Thank you for all the info in the video...in spite of the Epic Water filtration pitcher being an EPIC FAILURE IMHO!

[@waterfilterguru]

Hey thanks for your comment and sharing your experience. Out of curiosity, did you reach out to the brand to see what they had to say?

[@mcr5577]

wait why does santevia advertise that it eliminates 99.5% of fllouride lol then it adds fluoride after? I'm so confused lol

[@waterfilterguru]

Hard to say without conducting further in depth testing. My hypothesis is that it's coming from the remineralization media used in the filter, but again we'd need more data to confirm

[@jeffgendron1959]

Santevia sells two types of filter for the pitcher. One that is meant for fluoride removal and one that is not. They provide solutions for both types of customers which is great. In my case I'm not experimenting with fluoride removal. It's been specifically added to municipal tap water and tooth paste since the 1950's to avoid tooth decay, according to my doctor it is a good thing. I want all the heavy metals and as much contaminates removed as possible so the Santevia is looking like my only option. I currently use a Berkey black filter but with the controversy on silver and the EPA they are not available so looks like the Santevia will be my best bet now to keep fluoride. I dont really trust the new companies with similar black filters that I could try with my Berkey. Been using Berkey black filers for 15+ years now.

[@tsizzle]

which one protects from PFAS?

[@waterfilterguru]

Clearly Filtered geni.us/cNi1Gf is certified for PFOA and PFOS (two of the most common PFAS compounds)

[@photonneutrino6448]

Love this channel. Can you do one on Epic pure nano? Please?

[@waterfilterguru]

The pure and nano are two different models 😉 we did the pure in this test, but I'm guessing you are requesting the nano

[@Hanaumaboy]

Which of these filters removes Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) the best?

[@waterfilterguru]

Haloacetic acids were not detected in our testing, so unfortunately I don't have any firsthand data. That said, activated carbon is one of the best methods to reduce HAA5 so knowing that, most of these pitchers that use activated carbon media should work.

[@mr.blanco6763]

Zerowater is absolutely amazing but the fact the filters go so fast and the cost is insane. Sometimes I forget to pick one up , or if the store is out of stock then I’m screwed

[@waterfilterguru]

Yes they are the most expensive filters to replace out of all the systems I've tested so far. But there is a hack to extend their lifespan 😉 check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqqpmHxvjs2IfMk

[@pammerryweather7914]

Have you heard of the Getwell water system popularized on FB? Any chance you might do something on that one?

[@waterfilterguru]

Never heard of it. I can add it to our list to look into and possibly consider for a future project. Thanks for the request!

[@l1schneider]

What about lifestraw home dispenser

[@waterfilterguru]

We've not tested that one yet

[@viytalic9049]

Which would be beat on a budget?

[@waterfilterguru]

What contaminants do you need to address?

[@satyatalwarmouland]

How would Phox compare?

[@waterfilterguru]

I've not tested that one yet, so can't say as of now

[@ipressdatofu]

Have you tested the Aarke?

[@waterfilterguru]

We have not yet

[@ipressdatofu]

@@waterfilterguru Do you plan to?

[@waterfilterguru]

@@ipressdatofu Yes I do! No ETA at this time, but I love their innovation and reduction of plastic waste, so I'm excited to see how well it actually performs

[@ipressdatofu]

@@waterfilterguru Thanks - it would be great if you could test it because while the user reviews are good, they don't have any certifications.

[@matthewchavezm.b.s5503]

What about including checking for ph levels too... Good video tho. Thanks.

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for the feedback. Noted!

[@TheTavianTrek]

Returning the Clearly filtered. The pitcher design is horrible. Most of the time the spout doesn’t open properly, resulting in spilling water everywhere. In addition, the back lid has a very hard time staying on. I really wanted to love this product. But it made my life more difficult.

[@waterfilterguru]

Sorry to hear that, I didn't experience either of those issues with the one I tested. Perhaps you got a defective unit

[@TheTavianTrek]

@@waterfilterguru yeah maybe. I ended up keeping it because it still has the "best" filter, and i was too lazy to try and find another one lol. but i removed the white spout part in the front.

[@murphaa9564]

I've been using Brita filters for a very long time and won't go to another one. But the quality of our water in the area is really good so Brita vs. actual tap water is way better than nothing.

[@waterfilterguru]

Hey thanks for sharing! You said the tap water quality in your area is very good - I'm curious what contaminants detected on your lab report. Did you test the water?

[@murphaa9564]

@@waterfilterguru Pretty sure the last I had it tested it just had Fluoride, low chlorine, traces of copper nothing crazy...

[@waterfilterguru]

@@murphaa9564 right on 🤙

[@plujllap2200]

Basically buy 2 pitchers and filter the water tiwce. For example use Zero Water first and than Epic Pure (which will remove chloroform added by Zero water, yet zero water will remove all fluoride). You're welcome :)

[@waterfilterguru]

Good tip! This strategy will serve to extend the lifespan of the subsequent filter. I actually made a video about this specifically for ZeroWater, as their filters tend to have a shorter lifespan and are the most expensive kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqqpmHxvjs2IfMk

[@Smiler7]

If you filtered water through Clearly filtered, and then Zero Water, how would that do?

[@waterfilterguru]

Great idea because CF would first reduce the disinfection byproducts that ZeroWater didn't do so well reducing in our test. But you can accomplish the same thing for cheaper, I even made an entire video about doing this already 😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqqpmHxvjs2IfMk

[@FOMC6780]

Thanks for the info and I will definitely consider using zero water!

[@waterfilterguru]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@UniquelySustainable]

Can you test Aarke?! Its such a beautiful looking pitcher but the reviews are iffy.

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for the request, I can add it to our list to investigate

[@charly-hiriart]

Bonjour, Précisez qu'il faut que le filtre soit sous l'eau chaude pendant 30 secondes, avant de le mettre dans la carafe. Good morning, Specify that the filter must be under hot water for 30 seconds before putting it in the carafe.

[@waterfilterguru]

You should never filter hot water through any of these. Hot water should only be used to clean the pitcher body - but the heat will ruin the filter itself

[@Cowboys777]

Should’ve test Seychelle also as they manufacture clearly filtered filters. It’s like how LG & Samsung makes parts for other companies TVs

[@Cowboys777]

Test the Seychelle radiological grade filter & their regular or alkaline filter/pitcher against zero water & clearly filtered please

[@waterfilterguru]

Interesting, can you share more about where you found this info? Thanks for the request, I'll be testing the seychelle next time I do a pitchers project

[@raymondsmith9886]

What about Alexapure pitcher

[@waterfilterguru]

Haven't tested it yet, just their stainless steel filter kzbin.info/www/bejne/gobaq6NjbNaJbMU

[@irenecastilleja7407]

Just found your channel . You have sent me down a rabbit hole . I travel for work and need something easy for me to take on a flight or by car . I stay in air bnbs and hotels. Any suggestions ? Thank you

[@waterfilterguru]

Are you able to pack a pitcher? Otherwise you're probably looking at a filtered water bottle

[@gardenstate235]

I'm using zero water filter for over a year now since i Watched PF video, however I buy it in Walmart or amazon, so I'm not worried about shipping

[@waterfilterguru]

Nice, did you see my ZeroWater lab test results video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5WXZpuueKuEr68

[@Sam-EU-88]

@waterfilterguru Zero water removed the fluoride?

[@waterfilterguru]

Yes 100% reduction in fluoride

[@Kozette007]

Thanks for this.Very eye opening. I think I'm going to boil my water first then use a filter pitcher. Would that be too much? LOL

[@waterfilterguru]

Boiling water wouldn't be necessary, and in fact would really only serve to INCREASE concentrations of most contaminants present. As water boils, the volume in the pot decreases as some of the water evaporates. Most contaminants are unable to evaporate so remain in the pot. If you decrease the total volume of water, but not the amounts of contaminants, the concentrations of those contaminants in the remaining water will increase. Only some VOCs will vaporize with the water. The only other reason to boil water is to disinfect it (destroy microbiological contaminants) - but disinfection is already taken care of at the water treatment plant. These pitchers should only be used with treated water.

[@wilder7bc]

you should test some of the survival company filtering systems like 4Patriot water filter, and my patriots water filters!

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for the request/ suggestions!

[@Luneyaroc]

Do these filters remove plastic?

[@waterfilterguru]

Some have been tested to reduce microplastics (like Clearly Filtered) while others, like the PUR Plus, are actually certified to do so. Keep in mind all of these are made out of plastic too, so the pitcher body itself may end up being a source of microplastics. We've not yet tested this theory, though.

[@Luneyaroc]

@@waterfilterguru Thank you greatly for your response. I have been drinking out of plastic bottles and I am unsure if I can filtrate bottled water through the filter pitcher or that would be pointless. I heard that the plastic in bottled water is minuscule and shouldn't affect health? I am a confused consumer at this point.

[@waterfilterguru]

@@Luneyaroc Research into the longer term health effects of MNP (micro and nanoplastics) consumption is ongoing. We are exposed to these tiny plastic particles in so many ways - not just through the water we drink. But if you drink exclusively bottle water in plastic bottles, I'd assume your exposure is higher. I always advocate for filtering your own tap water rather than relying on bottled water because not only is it more environmentally friendly but much cheaper as well

[@Luneyaroc]

@@waterfilterguru Thank you! I appreciate your thoughtful responses. I will watch more of your videos to see if I can purchase a good product with glass instead of plastic.

[@waterfilterguru]

@@Luneyaroc You're welcome!

[@music_anarchy]

What if you poured it through all of them one by one?

[@waterfilterguru]

That would be a bit overkill 😬 you could use two filters though, where you filter through a cheaper one first as a pre filter for a more advanced one like the ZeroWater, for example like I explain here kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqqpmHxvjs2IfMk

[@music_anarchy]

@@waterfilterguru I was curious if it would be considered "pure" given each filter has strengths and weaknesses... maybe it would be 100% safe. Two sounds feasible, I'll check out the video. Thanks

[@waterfilterguru]

@@music_anarchy No, probably not. Especially if you started with one of the most capable filters first, then subsequent filtration with less capable filters would provide minimal benefit. The best methods to actually purify water are distillation and reverse osmosis.

[@music_anarchy]

@@waterfilterguru I guess I could look at portables as I live in a rental property. For now think I will filter, boil, cool down, store

[@waterfilterguru]

@@music_anarchy Yep, there are lots of great countertop units for use in rentals! Have you seen this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHLIg5anm72hiNE

[@VictorMPR]

Could you do a shower filter test? We had a springwell whole house filter in our old home but had to move and the water in the apartment smells strongly of chlorine… tastes horrible, too. We will need to filter the sink water and also shower water since we don’t have the option of a whole apartment filter.

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for the request! We do have shower filters on our project list. That said, most shower filters really only target the disinfection chemical (chlorine), and are all pretty similar.

[@lars2894]

Please make a comparison review like this one, but on 3rd party replacement filter brands like AquaCrest! And thank you for this amazingly comprehensive review 😊

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for the feedback and suggestion! Great idea

[@tonypadillastate]

Aquagear vs. Clearly Filtered?

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for the request, I've got it on the list

[@markandrushchenko6470]

I've used Zero for like 4 years and Clearly for a year now. By still using Zero for my electric kettle I totally avoid any calcification which Clearly is incapable of. I hate that with Clearly I have to keep a designated sheet of paper on my fridge and mark each gallon I filter (to make sure I'm within the recommended 100 gallons). Evidently, I drink a lot of water at home (~300 gallons a year) that equals $150-165 in filter replacements a year. At this point there are decent countertop reverse osmosis systems on the market that would produce times more water for the same price and time period. To bigger families it would mean significant savings. And if you own your home or somehow allowed to drill holes in your plumbing you should be researching under the sink RO systems. With one of those you won't have to manually refill your system with water ever. Other than that I have had a total peace of mind for having top quality water available. Thanks for the review and pointing out the flaws of that water.

[@waterfilterguru]

Hey thanks for the great comment - you are right on point. While ZeroWater is the most expensive in terms of replacement filters ($0.70/ gallon on average!), Clearly Filtered is up there too. Countertop ROs are much cheaper to maintain, typically costing $0.10 - $0.20 per gallon - significantly cheaper. And the more invasive you get with the install, the cheaper the cost of ongoing maintenance in terms of filter replacements seems to get. Many under-sink ROs are

[@dand4485]

Might be me for the weighting of the scores the main thing should e water quality and 55% is too low, should be more like 85%... Or better yet, have two scores. 1 for only water quality, second is usage/setup/opersional/mainenance design as for say the water drop and a wooden handle, really doesn't fit anywhere...

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for your feedback, I'll take this into consideration as I work on the next iteration of our scoring system

[@jotjotzzz5357]

How is epic water number 1 ?? When it isn’t beating zero water or clearly filtered in FILTERING. What!?

[@waterfilterguru]

Both ZeroWater and Clearly Filtered had issues that unfortunately lowered their respective contaminant reduction scores: - ZeroWater did not do well reducing disinfection byproducts, specifically chloroform, which was detected in the filtered water, thus reducing the overall contaminant reduction score. - Clearly Filtered ADDED cobalt to the filtered water which was detected above the HGL, which lowered the overall score While contaminant reduction is the most important scoring factor in our system, making up 55% of the total score, there are additional factors that are also considered. You can learn all about our scoring system here: waterfilterguru.com/how-we-test-water-filters/ And here are in-depth analyses based on the data behind the scores for each product: waterfilterguru.com/clearly-filtered-water-pitcher-review/ waterfilterguru.com/zerowater-review/ waterfilterguru.com/epic-pure-water-filter-review/

[@Cowboys777]

I bet the cobalt is bc you didn’t flush the filter enough, didn’t force enough eater through it before using it but just a guess

[@StraightWhiteGuy.]

These scores would differ hugely if they didn't add scores for warranty and just focus on it's filtration

[@waterfilterguru]

@@StraightWhiteGuy. Not really. Warranty only makes up 2% of the total score, whereas contaminant reduction is weighted at 55% of the total score. You can read all about our scoring system and the different weights given to each criteria here waterfilterguru.com/how-we-test-water-filters/