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 water bottles improve water flavor Always having good tasting water has kept me far more hydrated than I used to be. I've used a regular Brita filter before to fill up water bottles. The main issue is that then when you're out and about and run out of water you can't use it again until you get home.

Brita® Bottle Filters remove substances by passing the water through a carbon filter element designed to remove specific substances under low pressure. The bottle filter contains a proprietary blend of activated carbon and a binder that holds all the ingredients together.

Under a strong stream of water for 15 seconds insert the filter into the straw. And twist the straw into the bottom of the lid. Remember to replace your Brita bottle filter.

In a test that was conducted on a Brita filter using average U.S. tap water, and the test found that the resulting “filtered” water was 10,0000 times (10,000x) more bacteria than the average U.S. tap water with no Brita filter.

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.

Brita Stainless Steel Water Filter Bottle A trusted name in water filters, it's no surprise that Brita's Stainless Steel Filter Bottle took top honors in our testing.

Buying a Brita or other water filters can save you hundreds per year compared to buying water in plastic bottles. The price difference is stark.

about every 2 months How often should I change my filter? Replace your Brita® Bottle Filter every 40 gallons, or about every 2 months, for optimal performance.

Your BRITA water filter bottle is designed for mains treated tap water only. Since it filters while you drink, anything you would add to the water like juices, tea or fruits would be filtered before you drink it. This would influence the taste of the drink and might impair the filter and its hygiene.

Because the filter cannot kill bacteria, it may actually becomes a breeding ground for the microorganisms if not changed regularly. An old, unchanged PoU filter can be dangerous because its use may add bacteria, which had been killed in the tap by chlorine, back into water.

Brita helps protect your health by filtering out contaminants, while preserving certain healthy minerals and electrolytes. * Municipalities are required by law and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversight to give you safe drinking water.