Pitcher Water Filters

Grade A+
Aquasana - Clean Water Machine (AQ-CWM)
Reduces 77 contaminants - 10x more than other pitchers. Long filter life of 320 gallons. Fewer filter replacements; cheaper to maintain over time. Powered system filters water in seconds. Comparable filtration to a pro grade under counter filter.
Cost | Performance |
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Gallon
9¢
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Certified
NSF 42/53/401/P473
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Replacement
$29.99
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Capacity
320 Gal
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System
$149.99
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Contaminants
77
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Grade C+
Culligan - Pitcher Filter (CUL PIT-1)
Only reduces 5 contaminants. Very short filter life only lasts 50 gallons. Frequent filter changes drive up ongoing cost. Very slow drip filtration compared to countertop or under counter systems. Cheapest filter on the market.
Cost | Performance |
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Gallon
11¢
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Certified
WQA to NSF 42/53
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Replacement
$5.59
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Capacity
50 Gal
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System
$15.51
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Contaminants
5
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Grade D+
Brita - Grand 80 oz Water Filter Pitcher
Only reduces 5 contaminants. Very short filter life only lasts 40 gallons. Frequent filter changes drive up ongoing cost. Very slow drip filtration compared to countertop or under counter systems.
Cost | Performance |
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Gallon
20¢
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Certified
NSF 42/53
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Replacement
$7.99
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Capacity
40 Gal
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System
$32.99
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Contaminants
5
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Grade D+
PUR - 7-Cup Ultimate Pitcher Filtration System with Lead Reduction (PPT711W)
Only reduces 14 contaminants. Very short filter life only lasts 30 gallons. Frequent filter changes drive up ongoing cost. Very slow drip filtration compared to countertop or under counter systems. Best performing pitcher on the market.
Cost | Performance |
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Gallon
20¢
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Certified
NSF 42/53
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Replacement
$24.99
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Capacity
30 Gal
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System
$24.99
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Contaminants
14
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Grade D+
Brita - Infinity Wi-Fi Connected Pitcher (OB54/OB03)
Only reduces 5 contaminants. Short filter life only lasts 40 gallons. Frequent filter changes. Very slow drip filtration compared to countertop or under counter systems. Connects to wi-fi to track usage and order replacements through Amazon Dash.
Cost | Performance |
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Gallon
20¢
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Certified
NSF 42/53
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Replacement
$7.99
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Capacity
40 gal
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System
$44.99
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Contaminants
5
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Grade D-
Zero Water - 8-Cup Stainless Steel Pitcher
Removes healthy minerals in water as well as contaminants. Short filter life only lasts 15 gallons. Frequent filter changes drive up ongoing cost. Very slow drip filtration compared to countertop or under counter systems.
Cost | Performance |
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Gallon
43¢
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Certified
NSF 42/53
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Replacement
$14.99
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Capacity
15 Gal
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System
$39.99
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Contaminants
6
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Please note that VOCs include: 2,4,5-TP (Silvex); 2,4-D; Alachor; Atrazine; Benzene; Bromodichloromethane; Bromoform; Carbofuran; Carbon Tetrachloride; Chlorobenzene; Chlorodibromomethane; Chloroform; Chloropicrin; dibromochloropropane(DBCP); O Dichlorobenzene; P Dichlorobenzene; 1, 2 Dichloroethane; 1,1 Dichloroethylene; cis-1,2 Dichloroethylene; trans 1,2 Dichloroethylene; Dichloropropane; Dichloropropylene; cis-1,2-dichloropropylene; Dinoseb; EDB; Endrin; Ethylbenzene; bromochloroacetonitrile; dibromoacetonitrile; dichloroacetonitrile; trichloroacetonitrile; 1,1 dichloro-2-propanone; 1,1,1 trichloro-2-propanone; Haloacetonitriles; Haloketones; Heptachlor; Heptachlor Epoxide; Hexachlorobutadiene; Hexachlorocyclopentadiene; Lindane; Methoxychlor; Pentachloropheno; Simazine; Styrene; Tetrachlorethylene; Tetrachloroethane; THMs/TTHMs; Toluene; Tribromoacetic acid; Trichlorobenzene; 1,1,1 Trichloroethane; 1,1,2; Trichloroethane; Trichloroethylene; Xylenes.
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1. Pricing is subject to change and is accurate as of the date this chart was last updated. Cost per gallon is calculated as replacement filter price/capacity.
2. Not all contaminants will be listed in chart
Manufacturer data last updated 03/26/2018.