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Water Pitcher
Third-party tested to remove 365+ contaminants including fluoride, lead, PFAS. Retains beneficial minerals unlike RO. Best pitcher performance available.
Quality & Materials
WQA certified to NSF/ANSI 42 and 53. BPA/BPS/EA-free Tritan plastic.
Evidence & Testing
Independent Tap Score testing confirmed complete removal of chlorine byproducts and heavy metals.
Brand Transparency
Lab reports available. Filter capacity clearly stated (100 gallons).
Value Assessment
$90 pitcher + $70/filter (~4 months). ~$0.50/gallon—pricier than basic pitchers but verified.
Why Not Alternatives?
ZeroWater obsesses over TDS which includes beneficial minerals. Brita/PUR only remove chlorine taste. This is the only pitcher that removes fluoride.
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