P&G sold Pur to Helen of Troy in January 2012 for an undisclosed amount. P&G maintained ownership of the products sold in various countries as a form of humanitarian aid under the Children's Safe Drinking Water program. These no longer use the Pur brand name. Pur makes an extended range of water filtration products.

Brian Sullivan We've Made History 1986 - PUR, formerly Recovery Engineering, was founded by 24-year-old Brian Sullivan, a Harvard economics graduate.

These filters work to absorb and/or dissolve unwanted particles along with neutralizing bad odors. But some filtration systems, like PUR, go a step further to include filters made from activated carbon for even smaller pores for the water to pass through.

While not all generic filters reduce chlorine, PUR water filters all reduce chlorine and improve taste and odor. In fact, our PUR PLUS Mineral Core™ Faucet Filters filter water over minerals in the filter itself, specifically to ensure the water tastes great.

In fact, PUR's faucet filtration systems are certified by NSF and WQA for their contamination reduction. So, while a universal filter might appear to fit, even small differences compromise the safety of your water. Only PUR filters have been designed to perfectly fit your pitcher or faucet system.

The standard pitcher replacement filter is made of ion exchange resin and granular activated carbon. The PUR Plus Pitcher replacement filter contains ion exchange resin and granular activated carbon enclosed within a pleated microfilter.

Water filter brands we carry include 3M, American Plumber, Brita, Culligan, Everpure, GE, Pentek, PUR and more! These water filter brands can supply you with water filtration systems, replacement water filters, water filter parts and everything in between.

In the mid-1700s, Joseph Amy obtained the first patent for a water filter. His design incorporated wool, sponge, and charcoal layers to help purify drinking water. The first home water filters were made available for sale in 1750.

The Pur Plus filter can reduce all the same contaminants as the Basic but also can remove lead. While both brands have a basic filter that removes or reduces chlorine and heavy metals and a more expensive filter that removes lead, the Pur filters combats a wider variety of contaminants than the Brita filters.

1-2 months How long will the dispenser filter last? Filters should be replaced every 1-2 months or after 40 gallons. A 3-pack will provide up to 6 months of filtered water. For best performance, we recommend you change your filter every 2 months.

To ensure maximum contaminant removal, replace your PUR filter after 100 gallons of use or every 3 months. If your Filter Change Light flashes red, it's time for a new filter.

PUR maintains the highest standards for their products. For over 30 years, all PUR filters have undergone rigorous testing to ensure U.S. standards for safety are met. In fact, PUR's faucet filtration systems are certified by NSF and WQA for their contamination reduction.