Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher Review - Is It Really the BEST Filter?!

Alexa reviews the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher in detail. It’s among the most hyped water filter pitchers on the market right now. But is it worth the price tag?
Table of Contents
00:00 - Intro
00:14 - General Info & Pros
01:02 - Contaminant Removal & Filtration Process
04:43 - Unboxing & Filter Priming
05:55 - Inserting Filter Cartridge
06:14 - Additional Tips
06:47 - Cons
07:46 - More Products
07:54 - Hands-On Experience & Verdict
09:50 - Outro
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In our opinion, the Clearly Filtered is the best water filter pitcher in 2023. That’s because it’s NSF-tested to remove 365+ different and potentially harmful contaminants (chloramine, lead, chromium-6, etc.) that may be lurking in your water supply - more than any other pitcher on the market. Thus, it provides safe and great-tasting drinking water.
Who Should Buy the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher?
The Clearly Filtered pitcher is best for people who deeply care about the quality of their drinking water and want it to be as clean & healthy as possible with a pristine taste. The pitcher is ideal for small and large households, and is also suited for people who don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on a home water filtration system.
Clearly Filtered Water Filter Pitcher Main Pros:
-Gives access to refreshing filtered drinking water with pristine taste
-Tested against NSF standards 42, 53, 244, 401, and P473 to remove potentially harmful contaminants from water making it safe for consumption (99.5% chlorine, 99.7% chloramine, 99.3% lead, 97.8% chromium-6, 98.3% arsenic, up to 99.9% of pharmaceuticals, up to 99.9% of dozens of pesticides and herbicides, 99.9% Bisphenol A, up to 99.9% of volatile and semi-volatile compounds, up to 99.5% of perfluorinated chemicals, 99.5% fluoride, up to 99.99% of bacteria and other microorganisms)
-Easy to use
-Long-lasting filter cartridges
-Made in USA
-30-day money-back guarantee + lifetime warranty
Clearly Filtered Water Filter Pitcher Main Cons:
-One of the pricier water filter pitchers
-No actual NSF certifications, only testing
-Might spill on first use
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[@boswater6065]

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[@ClearSkinSolutions]

This code does not work.

[@boswater6065]

@@ClearSkinSolutions Sorry, there was a typo. Now the code should work!

[@davidhunternyc1]

Wait, the fox is guarding the henhouse. Clearly Filtered is making money off of their water filters and advertised contaminate removal claims. Then why doesn't Clearly Filtered submit their filters to the NFAS (National Sanitation Foundation) for official certification? This is 2023. To trust the claims of companies is BS. Berkey Water is under a class action lawsuit for their false claims. You almost had me until you admitted that Clearly Filtered isn't certified.

[@robhilton5566]

Hi Alexa… I just watched your video on the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Very informative! I would like to make a suggestion however. I found myself rewinding the video over and over to understand what you were saying. You spoke very quickly and the acoustics in your kitchen amplified that problem. I appreciate that you offer transcriptions but that kind of defeats the convenience of watching a video. Please realize I am NOT critiquing your work to offend or upset you. Just giving you an older persons view of the video. A lot of us older folks these days, rely more and more on videos like yours, they can and do make our lives much easier. I appreciate the effort you put into your work. I wish you well and will keep watching. God Bless Rob Hilton

[@happygirl4life]

Nice job Alexa! Your video was very helpful. I have used a Berkey for ten years and but have fluoride in our water and just hated the whole process of the white fluoride filters. After watching your video I decided to order the CF pitcher and I love it. The only trouble I had was priming the filter. I have arthritis in my hands and it was very difficult to fasten the filter onto the priming bag tight enough, so the water just flowed over the top and no water came out of the bottom. After a few unsuccessful tries, I finally was able to grasp it with one of those rubber jar openers and twist it tight enough and it worked! Now I am enjoying fresh clean water. Thank you!

[@joshbell2613]

thanks, great review! I ended up ordering one with your discount code and am looking forward to trying it!

[@angiepattillo3599]

Tips: I got my Clearly Filtered Pitcher for around $64. It was on sale, plus I subscribed to the filter replacements. When they're having a sale, and you are subscribed to the filter replacements, you can go into your account and apply the sale price to your already discounted filters. Of course, your price per year of replacement filters depends on how much water you filter. For me, the filters will last 6 to 8 months, so only around $68 or less per year with the subscription discount, plus using a sale code. The pitcher holds 1/2 gallon of water, so you just calculate how many gallons you use per day. I only have to fill mine once a day, unless I need more for cooking or for guests. So I can use a filter for approximately 200 days. For me, 6 months is a good estimate, so only two filter replacements per year. Great value! Much cheaper, and so much easier than paying for and lugging heavy bottled water cases home, plus trying to keep stocked up.

[@marylusunshine]

would you be willing to share the sale code since it was just one day ago?

[@angiepattillo3599]

@@marylusunshine I bought mine during the last sale a few months ago, but the code for this sale is JOY.

[@fatfishtaco]

@@angiepattillo3599Hi there. I really want to purchase this product but I'm skeptical, as there are many scams and unverified reviews out there. Just curious, are you still using it? Still satisfied and noticed a difference? No problems with product? I would really appreciate the feedback. Thanks in advance.

[@angiepattillo3599]

@@marylusunshine since you're just seeing this, I have another code for 15% off. CFB0S5

[@MostGenericUser]

Great video! You've convinced me to pull the trigger on this water filter and that discount code will be great. I'm impressed at the quality of the video from such a new channel. I expected to see thousands of subscribers and tons of videos but was surprised to see a fairly new channel. Keep it up and hopefully the KZbin algorithm will reward you and give you the views and subscribers you deserve👍

[@boswater6065]

Glad we could help. That's very kind of you to say!

[@HH-dk9qp]

We purchased two filters/pitcher over six months and can definitely see a reduction in quality. The second pitcher kept leaking from the same location and the replacement filter for the first unit couldn’t be activated. Clearly Filter customer service insists on customers troubleshooting with parts over a course of several weeks with gaskets and removing the filter and reattaching it. Return shipping is the responsibility of customer even if the unit is defective. Water from the second unit doesn’t even taste the same as the first unit. Not sure what’s going on here but the quality and the consistency is definitely degrading.

[@boswater6065]

Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@joeyburrell3207]

That works? Yeah right! 😏 it’s not even esthetically pleasing as she said to me.

[@jason200912]

If they're gonna charge this much for the plastic container then they should at least upgrade it to glass. The filter is all you're paying for. So it sucks that the other $70 is for that plastic container

[@boswater6065]

Pitcher costs $90. This includes a filter cartridge priced $55. That means $35 for just the pitcher. You are right, it's not cheap, but if you use our discount code you get an additional 15% off. That would be $29.75 for just the pitcher.

[@aljay2955]

Why glass? BPA free plastics are fine and nearly unbreakable. Glass goes crash and you have about 50 different sized pieces to pick up. Plus its a lot more expensive.

[@nasirb3914]

@@aljay2955 BPA free means nothing. They just replace it with worse plastics that have not been banned yet.

[@Excapepath]

​@@aljay2955 you need to do research on micro plastics, you should not be consuming anything with any kind of plastic touching it, unfortunately we are all fucked at this point

[@user-tk4ix7fu6z]

I agree. I prefer glass. They should offer this option for those who want it.

[@fazeelur888]

Awesome Review 🙌

[@eckankar7756]

Great if your review would include lab testing of the tap water and post filtered water. Nice presentation, yes, your kitchen is pretty.

[@jonnporter6081]

Thanks. Saved me the time of watching it.

[@rebeccaizzmee2134]

Thanks Alexa well done!

[@joshualandry3160]

Well, I'm taking the leap with both the pitcher and the bottle. Seems like a sensible investment given the amount of traveling I do and the less than stellar tap water I have.

[@PeaceMah]

The only Alexa you need.

[@debbieellis8068]

It’s insane how much contaminates are in the tap water

[@leardi58]

You did your homework which one would you recommend for best drinking water and safest thank you

[@boswater6065]

In terms of pitchers, I would go with the Clearly Filtered.

[@JesseJames771]

Hi! Thank you so much for the tutorial! I just bought my clearly filtered pitcher. I followed your instructions and primed my filter 3x. However, the entire reservoir filtered really fast. Like 15 min total. Is that a bad sign that it filtered that quickly?

[@boswater6065]

Hi Jesse, as long as you installed the filter element correctly and no water bypasses it, you should be fine.

[@JesseJames771]

@@boswater6065 Awesome! Thanks!

[@Nikolak44_AJ_Epic]

Does the filtration syst add any chemicals? Many pitcher systems seem to do so.

[@boswater6065]

Thanks for your question. No, the CF Pitcher doesn't add any chemicals into the water.

[@denisz1427]

Hello what do you recommend for re adding minerals or not needed much? I see in one description that it retains the beneficial minerals

[@boswater6065]

Great question! It does retain all beneficial minerals. So as long as you're happy with the mineral content of the feed water, there's no remineralization needed.

[@denisz1427]

@@boswater6065 i see @3:00 answers too thanks

[@betinakoellreutter9803]

so good!! Thank you

[@OsAbliNgin911]

Crystal Quest Water Pitcher Filter System is more budget friendly. Gives 5 filter options depending on your needs and the filter replacements are affordable. Plus it is recommended by Dr. Berg. It is the only second water pitcher I use outside of Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. I own both, and water tastes good.

[@boswater6065]

We're planning to check this one really soon, too!

[@s98247]

What's the ph level of the water after being filtered

[@MGillDesign]

When I first bought this, and used it, it the water had a foul (rotten fish) smell. Even after priming it. I was really worried until I followed the website's instructions to soak the filter overnight (8-10 hours). After that, it was good to go.

[@boswater6065]

Thanks for sharing! Filter priming is key.

[@fatfishtaco]

Hi there. I really want to purchase this product but I'm skeptical, as there are many scams and unverified reviews out there. Just curious, are you still using it? Still satisfied and noticed a difference? No problems with product? I would really appreciate the feedback. Thanks in advance.

[@MGillDesign]

@@fatfishtaco I actually stopped using it. We have high TDS water in Missouri over 300... and the TDS after the Clearly Filtered didn't change much. I know it's supposed to keep in the "good" minerals... but I just didn't see much of a difference (before/after). Maybe if your town has soft water, you might get better results. I decided to get the Zero Water filter instead, because at least it reduces TDS to zero. Then I can just add back my own minerals. I now make magnesium bicarbonate water... so the zero filter helps to get everything out.

[@fatfishtaco]

@@MGillDesign (ouch...I'm still skeptical then.) Really appreciate the info and response, thank you!

[@MGillDesign]

@@fatfishtaco Welcome. Yeah, I always wondered how a filter can keep in all the good minerals while taking out practically every bad one. Many minerals (good/bad) have similar molecular weights... so how does it distinguish? Maybe it works for some people, but i was disappointed.

[@3142angel]

That's wonderful! I just bought a pitcher from them and am now looking for a shower filter that would filter a lot of contaminants too (fluoride, estrone, progesterone..). Do you have any brands in mind please?

[@boswater6065]

Shower filters have pretty high flow rates but are rather small, so they tend not to remove a whole lot of contaminants. In your case, I would recommend the ProOne tested to remove 75% progestrone and 48.2% fluoride. That's about as good as it gets. If you are interested, here is a link (affiliate): prooneusa.com/product/chrome-shower/?ref=217&campaign=YT

[@angiepattillo3599]

I agree. ProOne is the shower filter that I bought. It removes far more contaminants than any other that I've found. Most, even the Berkey, basically only remove chlorine and solids (dirt).

[@namasterising]

can you pour out of the pitcher while it's still filtering? also I've seen comments that it spills out if you fill the top when the bottom is full?

[@boswater6065]

Yes, you can pour while the pitcher is still filtering, just not while the top compartment is still completely filled. So you need to wait a bit. If the bottom and top reservoir are completely full, you cannot pour without spilling. So if the bottom is full already, wait before refilling the top reservoir.

[@angiepattillo3599]

The water in the top reservoir will not pour out through the spout.

[@goldengoat4938]

Independently tested against official standard, but not tested or certified by NSF. Is my understanding correct? Thank you!

[@boswater6065]

Independently tested against NSF standards (42, 53, 244, 401, P473) but not NSF-certified. In other words, the testing procedures are identical, but were not performed by the NSF or one of their partners.

[@ryan.massiah]

Random question, can tap water from your bathroom sink be used just the same as your kitchen when filtering through this device?

[@boswater6065]

Yes!

[@GUDDAisHere]

Yea. It comes from the same source.

[@zhiquancao4751]

CONSIDER IT CAREFULLY. They sent me a defective filter at first and "out of courtesy" they send me another filter, which took about only 20 days, compared to four months as stated in the ads, to degenerate into filtering the tank for over hours. What cannot be accepted is that they refuse to refund since it is out of the 30 days return period. They seem to forget that a 20-day waning cycle and sending a defective product are violations of customers' rights!

[@nasirb3914]

How did you know it was defective? What do I look out for? Answer greatly appreciated.

[@boswater6065]

Thanks for sharing. What type is your water source? And have you ever tested your water? If it's overly dirty, then it'll clog the filter cartridge much faster.

[@marylusunshine]

Question: What about well water? That is what I have. Is this the best filter for well water?

[@boswater6065]

In our opinion, yes.

[@RobHunziger]

Great review. Just curious since there us no nsf certification or nsf testing why didnt you test the water after it filtered. You usually do that.

[@boswater6065]

We will do that very soon! This was our first review I believe, and doing our own lab testing wasn't part of our review process at that point.

[@igotanimac1]

Was going to get this but then I realized that based on usage of 4 people, the filter would need replacement every 4 weeks at the latest, the 4 month lifespan is for one person. So it would end up being more expensive than getting a reverse osmosis system with a higher upfront cost, but a lower overall cost in the long run considering their filter lifespan is longer. The only RO system I was able to find that removed all of my local contaminants was the CloudRO, plan on testing that one at some point?

[@boswater6065]

Never heard of it. Maybe in future.

[@igotanimac1]

@@boswater6065 It's a startup that started in early 2023 and installation takes half the time vs traditional RO systems. Their referral program gives your audience $100-$200 off and free filter replacement set for you and 1 year money back guarantee.

[@twilatharp3386]

My opinion is that Fluoride causes Alzheimers and we know how this is obvious from the increase in this horrifying condition. I bought one of these and I feel better in just a few days. I think for that alone I would recommend it!

[@MGillDesign]

Nice. I just bought one, can't wait to try it.

[@ilyseboukather2425]

Hi Twila, I bought two clearly water filters for the same reason. Florida is detrimental to our health and I heard Zero water does not filter fluoride. I am so disappointed I had to send the pitchers and filters back. Not only did the seals fail during the priming process but the unfiltered water leaked through the seal into the filtered water compartment. Does your seal work properly on the filter? Maybe is was just a faulty batch that came out of the manufacturing process… Thank you for letting me know if your filters leak. I may try ordering another pitcher.

[@antpart7998]

@@ilyseboukather2425 it says in the instructions that priming is a leaky process, I had to gently shave a little flashing from the seam on the raw water reservoir.

[@cheriem912]

Great video. I read that that minerals we need from tap are not bioavailable for the body anyway so therefore are not the right kind and we should be adding in minerals instead.

[@boswater6065]

Hi Cherie, could you share the source you're referencing, please?

[@cheriem912]

@@boswater6065 yes it was Information when I was looking at a distilled water system. Which I know with distilled you need to add minerals.

[@angiepattillo3599]

Our minerals should come from our foods anyway. And if your tap water doesn't have minerals in it already, no filter can "leave" them in.

[@agentfactual3803]

There no backflow when pitcher is full?

[@boswater6065]

No, because it would have to flow upwards.

[@pattikiel8173]

Does it have to be kept on the counter or can I keep it in the fridge?

[@boswater6065]

You can keep it in the fridge if you want.

[@BizTrendz]

I prefer the fridge. Water left at room temp can begin to accumulate bacteria, including algae and molds. If keeping at room temp, take it apart and clean it regularly with soap and water at least once or twice a month.@@boswater6065

[@Jan2010new]

Seems to be a common misunderstanding that this Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher has a "lifetime warranty". It does not. According to the official website: "Clearly Filtered offers a limited lifetime warranty....This warranty does not include filters and expires after 24 months from the date of purchase for pitcher and bottles." Also, "For Inline Filters, like the UTS and Fridge Filter, this warranty expires after 18 months from the date of purchase and does not cover additional damage beyond the cost of the product." Verified this with a Customer Experience Agent.

[@boswater6065]

You are right, it's a limited lifetime warranty.

[@Jan2010new]

So, the "limited lifetime" of 24 months for the pitcher being reviewed? 🙄 Simply stating @ 2:39 "the nice thing about this company is they do provide a lifetime warranty" is misleading or uninformed. It's a 24-month warranty from the date of purchase for this pitcher (no warranty on filters), far from what the average consumer would consider "lifetime". It seems Clearly Filtered only uses the buzzwords "limited lifetime warranty" in the hopes consumers won't delve into the warranty details.

[@boswater6065]

You are right. To be fair, many companies do it like this, but, you are right.

[@Carpathian1313]

How do you know when it's time to change the filter?

[@boswater6065]

You either count the number of gallons filtered or you take a rough estimate based on your daily water consumption or you change when the filtration speed goes down considerably or when the taste of the filtered water declines. But as a general rule it's always better to replace sooner than later to make sure that the filter you are using is still effective.

[@stargazer4784]

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?

[@boswater6065]

Sorry to hear this. We haven't had this issue ourselves. Are you on well water? Or is your water very high in TDS or sediments?

[@stargazer4784]

@@boswater6065 Did a bit of digging and I think it's somewhat common for certain areas of California to have an above average TDS level. I've seen a lot of people complaining that filters that were advertised to have a 3+ month life span only getting a few weeks out of it. I guess filters just aren't ideal for anyone living in these areas. A water distiller seems to be the easiest way to go for me.

[@keyarracampbell1030]

Same thing happened to me! We pay too much for this to be happening.

[@alexshnurov]

Hello! Sorry for my English :) But I need a good advice. I live in New-York City, in Brooklyn. It’s rented apartment, so I can’t put undersink reverse osmosis system. People told me in NYC tap water is very clean. Anyway I would like to get a good filter and I’m looking to Clearly Filtered pitcher. Could you tell me, is it a good way for me? Thanks a million 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@boswater6065]

Yes, the Clearly Filtered Pitcher is perfect for tap waters. What you can also do is search for your water utility here: www.ewg.org/tapwater/ - find out what contaminants could be present in your water supply and make your buying decision based on that.

[@Jan2010new]

Your English is very clear and understandable! 😃👍

[@alexshnurov]

@@Jan2010new thank you so much 🙏🏻 I still learn English.

[@BizTrendz]

NO tap water is "clean." The water processing plant cannot remove the drugs (illegal and prescription) that people flush down the toilet, or that pass through their urine. They ADD dangerous chemicals like chlorine and fluoride, which must be removed. After MUCH researching of other brands, I've used this filter for years, and it's fantastic!

[@twelter7997]

Does it come with one filter or purchase separately?

[@boswater6065]

1 filter is included.

[@jonj9493]

The lab performance sheet for the gravity-fed pitcher does not explicitly tell you if it was tested in a third-party lab...with berkey lying about their performance it would be great to have an actual certification. Also, the specs sheet for the pitcher under pesticides was "copied and pasted" incorrectly

[@boswater6065]

Getting NSF-certified takes a while. But Clearly Filtered has started the process. Here are their first NSF certifications granted by the WQA: find.wqa.org/find-products/ctl/detail/mid/1054/cid/clearly_filtered_inc/sid/3?keyword=clearly+filtered - PFOA/PFOS find.wqa.org/find-products/ctl/detail/mid/1054/cid/clearly_filtered_inc/sid/1?keyword=clearly+filtered - chlorine

[@barriobob1]

I see your filter was letting water leak from the top to the bottom without filtering it. Mine did that too. Found a manufacturing flaw and shaved off a plastic lip on top of the filter. Low quality manufacturing. Hope the filter is actually working.

[@andrescortez7268]

Can you link where you found this out and where to shave? I have the old version pitcher

[@barriobob1]

@@andrescortez7268 I checked the top of the filter that touches the bottom of the basin to see if anything would allow water to pass through. It had a thin lip raised up where the two halves of plastic walls were connected. Just make sure the top of the filter is completely flat. I used an exacto type knife to shave it.

[@randomtrendz]

Why does my ppm is around 300ppm

[@fazeelur888]

You gotta screw it tight

[@rebelrose.8]

I was wondering if the ph of the water has been tested? I have GERD and need to ingest alkaline water. I’ve tried to search and find information but can’t seem to find anything on the ph level. Thank you!

[@boswater6065]

The Clearly Filtered does not affect water pH much. But it's definitely not an alkaline water filter!

[@hemasomaya6960]

Hi! I recently got this filter and I am finding some weird about it. So in the section where you pour the unfiltered water overtime i see a lot of like dirty things, probably dust bacteria it looks really dirty. Now i get that this section is where the water is filtered but I’m just scared. like is that normal does this happen for you too? the water in the bottom section that is filtered looks really clean though. just wondering please let me know thanks!

[@boswater6065]

I'm not sure which part you mean. Could you provide a timestamp, please?

[@antpart7998]

The raw water section will have dark "fines" from the filter media floating around or stuck to the base of the top raw water section.

[@angelamorgun3993]

I’ve noticed that too, which makes me think it’s doing it’s job. I also rinse the top portion once in a while! Just quick rinse and glad to see none of the charcoal stuff gets in the water below after filtered!

[@boswater6065]

Sorry for the late reply! I wouldn't worry about some charcoal fines floating in the top reservoir. It's not ideal, but if there are none in the filtered water it doesn't really matter imo.

[@19Bearsfansince79]

Cool video.... best filter made bar none...

[@cheryljonesing2808]

Love it

[@nickparsons1529]

Any idea why the PPM would increase? My tap water has a PPM of 220. Water out of the filter is around 260. Thanks!

[@Freaksnake]

You prime the filters proper?

[@jason200912]

Try a $20 zero water and see if the same thing happens. My tap water is the cleanest I the country at 22-32 ppm

[@nickparsons1529]

@@Freaksnake Yes. The PPM did go down to 160 after a week. But that still seems high.

[@nickparsons1529]

@@jason200912 Pure Water was 0 for about a week. Then the water started tasting like lemon. PPM is not the best indicator. But I would have expected lower than the current 160 I am getting from Clearly Filtered.

[@jason200912]

Mine also increased in ppm. It changes over and over Tap 31 Clearly filtered 101 Zero water 0 Zero water on top of clearly filtered double filtering 62

[@blakemc34]

I tried this pitcher for over a month and eventually got so frustrated that I returned it. That being said the customer service was excellent. But they sent me a replacement lid and a free filter because nothing worked properly. After a week or longer these filters halted to a stop so it was unusable. Perhaps I just had bad luck but they ended up paying for me to ship it back because of all my inquiries. 🤣

[@boswater6065]

Thanks for sharing!

[@RoscoesFan]

I am having a heck of a time priming the filter. Water flows from the top and never makes it through the filter. I am waiting from a response from them with return instructions.

[@boswater6065]

Maybe this helps: help.clearlyfiltered.com/en-US/i-am-having-trouble-priming-my-filter--what-should-i-do-336518

[@bh9262]

I had a bad reaction to Clearly Filtered water. Anyone know why this might’ve happened to me? Messed with my nerves which granted are affected by a bad reaction to antibiotics. But that’s the whole reason for the pitcher. My RO water doesn’t affect me.

[@s98247]

I noticed something similar

[@Rakkadeedoo]

@@s98247 What were the reactions you two had? How soon after drinking? How many times did it happen? Please provide as many details as possible, so we can learn about this. Thanks!

[@mindfulmoves1430]

@bh9262 can you provide some additional information on your reaction?

[@KenshinPhoenix]

This particular filter has been shown to INCREASE cobalt levels after filtration when another KZbinr had it lab tested. Now, cobalt is a part of vitamin B12 complex, which plays a massive role in the nervous system and neurological conditions. I can only guess that perhaps an elevated cobalt level may be interfering with vitamin B12 and thus your nervous system. It may be helpful to get your cobalt and B12 levels tested. I'm not sure how the antibiotics fit in the picture though. Not a doctor, just my self educated guess.

[@Freaksnake]

What's the ppm test? The *most important* part of the test and review? Did she whiz it by so fast I missed it?

[@boswater6065]

TDS is not a good parameter for measuring water quality except for certain cases like when you want to measure the salt rejection rate of your RO membrane. For example, if your water contains healthy amounts of calcium and magnesium that contributes to TDS, and the Clearly Filtered doesn't really remove these minerals.

[@STHHCalebBrewster]

​@@boswater6065 nonsense. Who sponsors you

[@boswater6065]

@@STHHCalebBrewster www.safewater.org/fact-sheets-1/2017/1/23/tds-and-ph

[@STHHCalebBrewster]

@@boswater6065 you don't read before posting things do you? That literally says the opposite of what you said.

[@STHHCalebBrewster]

@@boswater6065 TDS tells you if there are any didsolved solids. That includes pharmaceutical waste.

[@Bambotb]

I don't think it willl remove hardness, or does it ?

[@boswater6065]

Not really, no.

[@michellecursi8404]

How does this compare to a Berkeley & Brita?

[@boswater6065]

Hey Michelle, Thanks for your question. As for Brita, their filters are much more affordable. However, they are NSF-certified to remove about 25 contaminants only, depending on which version you buy. Generally speaking, the filtration process is nowhere near as thorough as with the Clearly Filtered Pitcher. And for Berkey (I'm assuming that's what you meant), their gravity water filters are pretty solid which is why it's our go-to brand for this type. They're NSF-tested to remove a whole bunch of contaminants.

[@angiepattillo3599]

Berkey is not NSF certified. And Clearly Filtered removes over 365 contaminants. Berkey, only around 225.

[@angiepattillo3599]

My concern is that mine filters fast, around 8 minutes. Customer service says 5 minutes is the minimum for effective filtering, but I have my doubts.

[@boswater6065]

It could be that your water is already pretty clean right from the tap, so low hardness for example. What you could do is get a new replacement filter and see how long it takes to filter one pitcher with it. If it's about the same, all is good. You can still continue using the old one afterwards.

[@angiepattillo3599]

@@boswater6065 thank you. So it won't matter if I store the new, but already used filter until I need it (likely as long as 6 months)? It's okay to allow them to dry out? My water does have 26 contaminants in it, with 13 of them being over the EWG's recommendations. Thus why I chose the Clearly Filtered pitcher over even Berkey and ProOne cannister gravity systems, since CF actually removes more of those contaminants. But It isn't hard water. Is it possible to over prime the filters and break the membranes?

[@boswater6065]

@@angiepattillo3599 Sorry for the late reply, Angie. If you allow the filter to dry properly it shoudn't be an issue. But better to double-check with CF. The number of contaminants are not really the problem with filters clogging. It's more about their types. Regarding "overpriming", CF filter elements don't contain membranes. There is a stainless steel mesh, activated carbon, and a composite shell. All that could potentially happen is channeling, but I doubt it.

[@angiepattillo3599]

@@boswater6065 thank you!

[@angiepattillo3599]

@@boswater6065 Update: I also started to notice a small, slow drip coming from the top of the filter, allowing unfiltered water to go into the filtered water. I made a video and sent it to Clearly Filtered through email. They responded by sending a new filter. This filter is perfect. No leaks, and takes around 15 minutes to filter the water. I had also been concerned that all the water was coming out of one area of the filter outlets. The filter is created to have the water "wander through" the filter to clean the water. This new filter sends the water through all of the outlet holes. I feel much better about this new filter. I guess the first one was defective. The CF customer service is amazing also.

[@monsterhuntervideos4446]

Can it only filter tap water? What about rain, stream, and pond water?

[@boswater6065]

Sorry for the late reply. It seems like my original one didn't get posted. You want to make sure that the water is microbiologically safe. Also, overly dirty water will clog the filter in no time. So, pond and stream water are not a good idea. Rain water may be possible depending how you store it. Again, there should be any harmful germs in there.

[@varunnagpal2258]

Which is the next best filter (slightly cheaper) which one can buy ?

[@boswater6065]

The next best water filter pitcher that we like to recommend is the Epic Pure or the Epic Nano. The Epic Pure is great for regular tap water (also removes fluoride in case that concerns you). The Epic Nano removes pretty much the same contaminants, only that it's not as effective against fluoride but therefore eliminates bacteria, viruses, and cysts. Total contaminants removed with each filter: 200+ (NSF-tested). If you want, you can check out the Epic Pure here: www.epicwaterfilters.com/products/epic-pure-water-filter-pitcher?aff=283 - Use discount code "BOSEpic" for 20% off! And the Epic Nano here: www.epicwaterfilters.com/products/epic-nano-water-filter-pitcher-navy-blue-removes-bacteria-virus-cysts?aff=283 - Use discount code "BOSEpic" for 20% off!

[@marcshields3677]

@@boswater6065 cysts??? Water has cysts in it?

[@angiepattillo3599]

@@boswater6065 the website doesn't say that they are NSF certified. Am I missing something?

[@MichaelAmen316]

Freshnss used clips from your video in their video called "BEST Water Filters For PFAS Removal Review💧(Ultimate 2023 Guide To Removing Forever Chemicals)." Where you aware of this?

[@boswater6065]

We did not. Thanks for letting us now!

[@davidhunternyc1]

Wait, the fox is guarding the henhouse. Clearly Filtered is making money off of their water filters and advertised contaminate removal claims. Then why doesn't Clearly Filtered submit their filters to the NFAS (National Sanitation Foundation) for official certification? This is 2023. To trust the claims of companies is BS. Berkey Water is under a class action lawsuit for their false claims. You almost had me until you admitted that Clearly Filtered isn't certified.

[@johnp9525]

@BOS Water Alexa, I thought that you might be interested to know that Casey Kroll at Truth About Fluoride also recommends the CF water pitcher.

[@senaakin7]

I tried both priming bags and filters that came with my order but none is twisting shut for water to move from priming bag through the filter. I understand overflowing from the sides is somewhat normal but not seeing even one drop comes out of the filter’s end? The priming bag’s plastic looks like they were not deburred at all carrying rough edges. This should not have been the case for the price paid for. Return.

[@boswater6065]

Thanks for sharing. Here is an easy fix provided by Clearly Filtered for when your priming bag doesn't work: help.clearlyfiltered.com/en-US/i-am-having-trouble-priming-my-filter--what-should-i-do-336518

[@dittocopys]

thx

[@boswater6065]

Welcome!

[@achimborn5850]

We have been using it for years and are very satisfied. The only downside is that the filters are extremely expensive. As with the printers - the same. The printer costs $80. The printer cartridges are almost the same. A single exploitation of customers! The carbon filters can't cost $55 to make. plus tax! Mainly just coal!!! Must be a joke. But the manufacturers don't make their money with the water filter, but with the replacement filters, which have to be replaced regularly. (Every 3 Month for 2 persons)

[@KenshinPhoenix]

Yeah, Canon has a nice scam going with their Printers, they won't work to print even black only unless colour tanks are also installed. I rarely use my printer at home, I get a few uses out of it and then the cartridge ink has all evaporated. Now I take them out after every use and wrap them in plastic to keep the air out. Companies are so incredibly corrupt.

[@77danamae]

Discount code didn’t work for me

[@boswater6065]

You are right. We are looking into this.

[@boswater6065]

This is the new code: “WELCOME10” for 10% off!

[@Wheezyjay151]

Okay I know we are paying for the filter on this, but the product design of the actual pitcher is so bad and feels cheap especially with the price

[@randomtrendz]

I just got mine and I’m not impressed I did all the things it said and my water reads 300+ ppm this puts more solids in the water than tap water

[@Shaboomquisa]

did you flush the filter. the only thing in the water is carbon based filter so like charcoal or something similar. if not you may have gotten a bunk filter. maybe you didnt flush long enough

[@boswater6065]

TDS is not a good measurement for drinking water quality. There are many healthy minerals like calcium that contribute to TDS. So if your water is high in calcium which is a good thing, your TDS meter might read "300" or something like that. Aside from that, the CF Pitcher does not try to lower TDS, which also wasn't claimed in the video.

[@antpart7998]

@@boswater6065 there's also such a thing as bad TDS, some dissolved solids can be pollutants. The first few pitchers of product water are high ph and high TDS, then both come down.

[@boswater6065]

Agreed!

[@JohnSmith-ys4nl]

ZeroWater #1

[@kaspar_1982]

best water filter it might be but its too expensive for most. 245$ with 3 filters and the filters only last 100 gallons. next.

[@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

[@boswater6065]

we haven't had any issues with that. would be interesting to learn what that oily layer is. also, have you tried other water filter pitchers on your water?

[@davidhunternyc1]

Wait, the fox is guarding the henhouse. Clearly Filtered is making money off of their water filters and advertised contaminate removal claims. Then why doesn't Clearly Filtered submit their filters to the NFAS (National Sanitation Foundation) for official certification? This is 2023. To trust the claims of companies is BS. Berkey Water is under a class action lawsuit for their false claims. You almost had me until you admitted that Clearly Filtered isn't certified.

[@jerrypelletier2328]

@@davidhunternyc1 All their claims are NFAS certified, do your research and stop trolling....

[@michaeljentz2393]

@@jerrypelletier2328 They literally openly admit that they are not certified lol

[@richthedesign]

spam comment right there.

[@larryfloyd5111]

What reasons do you have for believing this company is testing and reporting accurately?

[@boswater6065]

Personal experience. That said, we'll lab test the Clearly Filtered pitcher and the under sink filter in a lab really soon (stay tuned), so let's hope that we won't be disappointed!

[@ralonso5866]

​@boswater6065 what were the results of your testing?

[@boswater6065]

Results for the pitcher are in (kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXqvm4toor6reas). We need more time to test their under sink filter. I apologize if you have been waiting for this since my earlier comment. There are just so many water filters to test.

[@williamfarley8434]

This isn't a review but a sales pitch. If you can't find the flaw in a product, it's because you didn't look.

[@MichaelAmen316]

Which water pitcher offers the overall cleanest and safest water?!

[@boswater6065]

We're testing this right now and will publish a video on that asap.

[@lightgiver7311]

The problem with the majority of these water filter systems is they also remove necessary minerals as well.

[@boswater6065]

This one does not! This is mainly only a problem with reverse osmosis water purification.

[@jason200912]

That's a myth. All of your minerals come from food. Nearly none of your daily minerals needed is actually from basic water.

[@angelamorgun3993]

Throw a pinch of Celtic salt if your concerned

[@lynn9018]

If anyone is concerned about minerals just have a pinch of celtic salt or drink burdock root tea.

[@parler8698]

Con: pricey

[@fazeelur888]

Worth it

[@boswater6065]

I agree, it's pricey, but with water filters you often get what you pay for.

[@yyuguy]

Zero water is way better, I have both and honestly the clearly filtered is much heavier tasting water (because it doesn’t filter very well) the clearly filter always reads high on the total dissolved solids meter.

[@boswater6065]

TDS level does not equal contaminant level. Yes, many dissolved solids are harmful contaminants, but many, like calcium are not. So even if your TDS reads close to 0, it doesn't mean that your water is free from contamination - just wanted you to know that. Because the Clearly Filtered doesn't focus on TDS removal, that's also why the water has a more distinct taste - because the minerals and salts are kept in the water.

[@yyuguy]

@@boswater6065 I mean I guess but isn’t that what a filter is for? Minerals should come from food. Look at rain water as an example that nowadays has BS in it but for the vast majority of this worlds existence it has been pure for Human’s, animals & plants. I guess what it boils down to is how much trust do you have for something. For me I’m confident that Zero water is actually water, and not 50 different solids mixed with water.

[@SuperWishaniggawoods]

I heard zero water was a scam

[@JohnSmith-ys4nl]

@@SuperWishaniggawoods ZeroWater is not a scam. They actually have been NSF certified unlike Clearly Filtered.

[@UtahButImTaller]

@@yyuguy you have have literally no knowledge of this topic and have no idea what you're talking about

[@heavensdoor2861]

I would use a water tester to see how pure the water was. I put purified water in this water pitcher container, and it made it worse. I do not recommend not worth the money.

[@boswater6065]

A TDS meter measures all dissolved solids. Good and bad ones.

[@javislau9114]

What water tester do u use? The company told me that TDS meter is not suitable to test the water

[@boswater6065]

I agree. You would have to conduct your own lab testing. We usually use the Premium Water Test by ETR Laboratories(etrlabs.com/product/premium-water-test/)

[@Excapepath]

You're echoing thier claims without doing any test yourself, do better

[@boswater6065]

There is a video coming soon where we'll test the unfiltered vs filtered water. But there's no way we can test for all the contaminants that Clearly Filtered claims their pitcher can remove - this is far from trivial.

[@RagnarLothbrok2222]

If the pitcher isn’t glass I’m not buying it

[@sarahs7253]

You can pour it into a glass pit her after it filters. You don't have to store it in the plastic pitcher.

[@Person-mh6xq]

@@sarahs7253I never thought of that! Good point.

[@angelamorgun3993]

I store in a glass dispenser and do it often for a day and then it’s easy to keep up. But mainly bought it for my kids to fill their water hyrdoflask for school.

[@kolehohenberger898]

Anybody looking to buy this.... DONT. I had the worst experience with this company. Water takes 12 hours to filter. When I reached out to support they just said I didn't prime the filter correctly. I've owned several filters that needed priming and followed the instructions to the letter. I reached out several times in hopes of getting a replacement due to mine being defective and nothing. The pitcher is self is a design nightmare. The top lid is made of a piece of plastic that's thinner than a sheet of paper and falls off everytime you pour water. Save your $100 + Dollars.

[@boswater6065]

Sorry to hear that you had a bad experience. Did you have any problems using the priming disk/bag? Also, check this solution that they're providing in their FAQ section: help.clearlyfiltered.com/en-US/i-am-having-trouble-priming-my-filter--what-should-i-do-336518 I think "design nightmare" is a bit over the top to be honest. I don't see a problem in the top lid being thin. And for me the only time it could have fallen off was when I poured the last bits of water. But putting a hand on top is an easy way to prevent that - not perfect I agree but also not a deal breaker if you ask me.

[@kolehohenberger898]

@@boswater6065No, the instructions and video were easy to follow. I know I received a defective product. These filters are not cheap and Clearly Filtered support made no attempt to make it right. I’m not going to continue to purchase expensive filters I don’t even know work.

[@boswater6065]

Thanks for sharing!

[@vincenzaperriano876]

U talk t fast

[@kjmdrumz3]

You listen too slow

[@sarahs7253]

You can slow down video speed if you hit the 3 dots and change playback speed.

[@Person-mh6xq]

@@anonymousghost4695agreed! More efficient.

[@alexsdb9712]

Everyone is different. However, listening ability comes first before speaking ability. It's a fact, and it comes mostly from North Americans, many speak too fast and don't enunciate properly as well. This has even been studied. This goes for listeners who are native-english speakers and non-english first language speakers. Read about it - N. Americans speaking has increased in speed but lost in clarity amd diction in the past decades. You can read about it, or just watch old tv clips anytime before the 80s.

[@alexsdb9712]

@@anonymousghost4695 likewise

[@PetrisFitness]

Where do we get it

[@boswater6065]

Link is in the description.

[@PetrisFitness]

@@boswater6065 they are all sold out

[@boswater6065]

not anymore!@@PetrisFitness

[@PaulBodyBuilder]

Cute