Does The Brita Water Filter Pitcher Remove Microplastics? (2024)

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Does The Brita Water Filter Pitcher Remove Microplastics? ›

Are Brita Pitcher Filters Certified to Reduce Microplastics? Yes, the Brita Elite Filter is certified under NSF/ANSI 401 to reduce microplastics. However, the Standard Brita pitcher filter is not certified for microplastics reduction.

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For example, the Brita water filter pitcher uses a coconut-based activated carbon filter that removes chlorine, zinc, copper, cadmium and mercury. However, activated carbon filters don't remove all nitrates, dissolved minerals, or bacteria and viruses in water through the absorption process.

The filter also reduces the amount of zinc, lead and asbestos that may be present in tap water. Additionally, it reduces the amount of sediment, dirt and rust that can affect the taste and appearance of your water. It does not remove contaminants like pesticides, trace pharmaceuticals, fluoride, bacteria and viruses.

Zeng report that boiling and filtering water helped remove up to nearly 90 percent of the tiny plastic particles, which they write can be found in 129 of 159 tap water samples from 14 countries worldwide. The impact of consuming these tiny particles still is not well understood.

The Brita Hub™ is certified to reduce 70+ contaminants including chlorine, lead, and microplastics.

Reverse Osmosis filters: Can filter down to to 0.001 micron so will remove all known microplastics, but are more expensive and require maintenance.

A class-action lawsuit alleges that Brita has engaged in false advertising about what its filters remove from tap water. A California man is suing Brita over what he alleges is misleading messaging on its water filtration packaging.

Brita water filters are designed to reduce certain contaminants in water, such as chlorine, lead, and copper. However, they are not capable of removing all contaminants, and in some cases, they may even be ineffective at reducing some harmful substances.

Brita surpasses Pur in overall water taste, filter lifespan, filter replacement cost, and pitcher options. However, the whole point of a water filter pitcher is to remove contaminants. The Pur filters reduce and remove more chemicals from the water than the Brita pitchers do.

How to filter microplastics from water? ›

One of the most efficient ways to remove microplastics from your source water is to use a reverse osmosis system (RO) in your kitchen. This system removes the impurities in your home directly at the point of use. Most contaminants are removed by a RO system, making the water in your home safe for drinking and cooking.

Filter water vs. bottled water. Although both filtered water and bottled water can provide healthier, better-tasting water, the cost-effectiveness and smaller environmental impact of filtered water beats out bottled water at every turn.

Experts say it works, but the trend could be harmful to young viewers. Videos about pouring vodka through a Brita filter to make it taste better are going viral on TikTok. A science expert said removing the impurities can alter the taste and minimize hangover symptoms.

Research suggests that boiling tap water, cooling it, and then filtering it may be especially effective at reducing microplastics, although it's less practical for most people than simply using a filter.

**Updated 5/16/2024 to include the latest published research data.

Yes, water filters successfully reduce or remove microplastics from drinking water. According to the research conducted by Orb Media, microplastics can be as small as 2.5 microns. So the best way to remove them is by a filtration medium as small or smaller than 2.5 microns.

ZeroWater makes a carafe that reduces total dissolved solids to 0 ppm, including PFAs and microplastics, or so they claim. I have tested it with two different monitors, and it is indeed 0 ppm, which is good enough to be considered distilled water by the FDA.

PUR Faucet filters are certified by NSF to reduce 70 chemical & physical substances*, including lead, microplastics, chlorine and mercury.

The pore size in LifeStraw filters is 8 times smaller than the smallest microplastics reported. Our sustainable filter technology is a leader in preventing microplastic consumption from water (2). In fact, LifeStraw's filters have been independently tested to remove 99.999 percent of all microplastics from water (2).