Clearly FilteredNo.1 Filtered Water Pitcher/Updated Model/Targets 365+ Contaminants e.g. Fluoride Chlorine PFAS Microplastics Lead Arsenic BPA/BPS Free (Pitcher Includes 1 Filter)

This is the first water pitcher filter I've had, but I think it's great. I no longer need to buy the numerous 3 L bottles of spring water I've been getting for decades, lugging them from the supermarket every week. Also, I don't have to worry about microplastics in bottled water.This water pitcher filter usually gets the best reviews of comparisons with other water filter pitchers, removing more harmful contaminants overall than the others, including fluoride, which I am particularly concerned about because I don't want to drink it, and my city, as is the case with about 80% the municipalities in the country, fluoridates their water. I sent out a sample of water filtered with my Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher specifically for a fluoride test, as several reviews that tested it said it had no detectable fluoride, but a couple others found some--in one test it only removed 33% of the fluoride and in another it actually actually increased the fluoride something like 160% over the unfiltered water, but those results were probably false readings because of the testing methods used. My results came back with no detectable fluoride, and my city, according to the testing company's data, fluoridates the water to 0.71 PPM at the water facility, and at the tap it is 0.5 PPM. I don't know of any other water filter pitcher that effectively removes fluoride like this one, except one that is said to add aluminum.The filters for this are claimed to last about twice as long as other brands, lastng about three months if the picture is filled every day. I've used the filter about two months now, although only filling the pitcher about every other day (in which case it should last six months), as I mainly use it for coffee, and although the filtration has slowed from when I first got it it's not too bad--it seems to slow more in the bottom third of water left in the reservoir. The filtered water tastes fresh and free of the taste or chlorine by-products you often get from tap water, and works very well with coffee. Because I use it for coffee, I keep the pitcher unrefrigerated on the kitchen counter, shaded from the spotlights by being stored under the shadow of cabinets and a microwave oven.I think the Clearly Filtered Water Picture it is well-made and designed, but be sure you are getting one with the newly modified reservoir that came out about a month ago, which Clearly Filtered accommodatingly sent me free as a replacement, which has two vertical ribs on the front of the reservoir to take up the space between it and the body of the pitcher; the ribs prevent the bottom of the reservoir from swiveling forward in front and raising up about a quarter of an inch above the top edge when pouring. The only downside is it makes the reservoir harder to remove, as I was afraid to pull too hard on the attached front half of the lid. As opposed to some other comments I've read, I do have confidence in the strength of the handle attachment to support the full weight of the pitcher when full.Within the last year, they redesigned the priming bag, which is now clear instead of blue, to be easier and more effective to use, and I had no problem with it. (When I first tried to remove the priming bag, for several minutes I ridiculously tried to unscrew the top rim of the filter, which is permanently attached, instead of the primer bag itself, which screws on and off easily.)The company customer service through Amazon messaging is very responsive, and as I mentioned, they sent me the improved replacement reservoir for free when it was available.

I buy bottled water in bulk and always feel guilty about the amount of plastic wasted. I wanted a filter that removes chlorine and fluoride as well as contaminants and after reviewing this one, it seemed like the best. I was concerned about the posts that state the prefiltered water leaks into the clean water, but this is very misleading. After receiving my unit and preparing it, I could not be more pleased. What is important is the water absolutely does NOT leak into the filtered water compartment as these are completely separate components and it’s impossible for the prefiltered water to leak out into the filtered compartment if you look at it closely. It only APPEARS to leak out, but it cannot because each compartment is sealed and separated from each other. The water tastes great and filters rather quickly. I fill up a container for the fridge for drinking and I also use it for my coffee, tea and plants as well. It’s a definite recommended item for anyone reading this review.

Frustratingly bad design and many important ares1 - the 1 star reviews are 100 percent accurate and there are a couple of videos as well..The top part which contains the filter at least the screw to the filter which actually hangs below it does not fit smugly into the picture. Meaning it's loose so the whole top part of the picture could come off while you try to pour water. Such a brilliant idea2 - the lid links when pouring- it leaks from the top reservoir. It flows out of the top as if our when it's not supposed to. This not really leaks so much as it is a flow. likeHonestly I don't know where these positive views are coming from when this is something I noticed immediately upon testing the picture because other reviewers who are being honest mentioned this flawHow can this company sell such a bad product just from that part alone?Three - the entire pitcher is very cheaply made. It is definitely significantly thinner than my other two pictures. ProOne pitcher and waterdrop chubby. house also has brit pitcher. All three of these competitor pictures are noticeably thicker the proone and waterdrop chubby pitchers Also have their problems including leaking however at least they are durable. Both couple times and have not borken.4 - the handle squeaks. it literally squeaks in crowns like it's gonna fall apart and that's with nothing in the picture. Never had this problem with any of my pictures before.5 - the priming bag is terrible. I'm sure whether it's the priming bag threats are not correct or the filter threads are not correct or both. No matter how tightly you attach the priming bag water leaks out of the sides on the top of the filter when you apply pressure on the priming bag. In lute the water goes into the filter itself however most leaks out the sides when you apply pressure no matter how many times you take it off and put it back on and tighten it. Again such a terrible terrible design.Because water leaks out the side when trying to prime the filter, the filter does not get primes properly. The water coming out of the filter will never be what it should be unless you have the patience to let gravity prime the filter over five to ten times of complete cycles. In theory that would serve the same purpose that I don't know because I've already returned this terrible product. I think gravity priming would not work as well because the plastic bag with water applies a small amount of pressure to the filter forcing I guess manufacturing products out through the filter.....not sure.And guess what? The filter lasts 100 gallons at Max. Meaning if you keep this, you will get to experience the joy of trying to prime it every single time throughout the year. good luckCOnclusion?i returned it and do not suggest anyone to buy one either.zerowater adds sulfites to filtered water so dont suggest that one either & its even more pricey filerwisePro1 pitcher ias nearly as bad as Clearly Filtered w/ leaking issues and puring issues but At least its filter does not require priming. It also lasts 600 gallons as long as you gently clean it once a month. And finally it also does not hold muhc more than 7 cups. anyways....back to buying bottled distilled water as my basckup/cooking water.

This is a great product. Wait for the water to complete treatment before pouring. Pours very well. I am a petite person and can operate the handling and weight very well.I have been filling with my regular filtered water to remove the fluoride with my new filter. I.figured it wouldn’t clog. As quickly this way. The fluoride filters are expensive. Loving it so far !!

Great product but wish it wasn’t plastic. They could do better for $100.