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You can search NSF and WQA databases just in case someone has specifically tested for the compound you’re worried about, but that’s a frustrating process. The lead-removing filter pitchers are each grabbing some VOCs, but neither brand is a clear leader. The main reason to filter drinking water is that chlorine and chloramine — the… Continue reading Award-Winning Glass Water Filter Pitcher LifeStraw Water Filters & Purifiers

All filters are replaceable and tested to the highest industry standards. Our American-made filters are tested against NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53, 401, P473, and P231 for contaminant reduction (see Nano Filter Test Results. for more). With each filter capable of purifying 150 gallons (568 litres) of water, the Epic Nano Pitcher is also a great… Continue reading Award-Winning Glass Water Filter Pitcher LifeStraw Water Filters & Purifiers

They’re a practical, inexpensive choice compared with other water filter options that may require a plumber’s installation and maintenance. A specialized alumina filter can also work, as seen in community water projects in India that remove excessive naturally-occurring fluoride. There are now filter pitchers that use alumina, but they’re very slow — the Clearly Filtered… Continue reading Award-Winning Glass Water Filter Pitcher LifeStraw Water Filters & Purifiers