Keep in mind Clearly filtered water is 6 times the cost of Waterdrop, not to mention the replacement filters are three times the cost. At least here in Canada
Wow all these years I've been using zero water thinking it was removing fluoride. I am glad I saw this before I brought new filters. Thanks for the review.
How can the ClearlyFiltered pitcher reduce hardness by 99% but also keep in all the important minerals? From what I can see Magnesium and Calcium are the things that make water hard. Doesnt this just mean it removed all magnesium and calcium
@@cupidok2768 this guy did s similar test and got the same result zerowater didn't remove any fluoride th-cam.com/video/HeRGnHuYol8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=yA7rvWSxNR0j3yiL
@@cupidok2768 yeah that just doesn't seem right. In other lab tests it was shown to remove all fluoride and it easily outperformed all other pitchers tested
I have been using Clearly Filtered for a few years now. Love it and won't change - glad you did this test and put my mind at ease. I have for a long time praised the clearly filtered system.
Some of this doesn't line-up with testing done by other labs. ZeroWater had their filter tested by an EPA certified lab and it showed that the filter removed 99% of fluoride. Other people have tested it as well and found it removed fluoride. I find it rather ridiculous that this test showed Brita had a 100% reduction. Brita is a carbon filter and carbon filters do not remove fluoride.
Hey John - Thanks for your input! That’s why we did our own independent tests at EPA certified laboratories, to see how each performed. And to be clear, the Brita uses a carbon and ion exchange resin. You can look at all the data from each test we have posted in the description. 😊
@@Freshnss As someone else wrote, it seems to me there must have been a mix up with the samples. The carbon filter of the Brita wouldn't be able to remove anywhere near that level of flouride (if any), and Zero Water to have removed none just doesn't fit with other testing.
@childofeternity Hey there! Thanks for watching. There was no mix up with the samples, that is what the lab results returned. It would be possible for those results to occur. Although if you did want a filter for fluoride, the Clearly Filtered performed the best across the board 👍
Funny how the EPA has rules about drinking water and doesn’t do anything about but the EPA runs around giving fines and shutting down car modification companies. Seems like it’s not about our health and only about money.
Hey Juan - It’s definitely confusing how the EPA regulates drinking water quality. It would be nice if they could be a little more proactive. We just did an interview where we dive into that very question, here it is if you want to learn more 👌 Fluoride In Water: The TRUTH From A PhD In Chemistry th-cam.com/video/4yezDABTpoc/w-d-xo.html
It's all about money. The whole point of the FDA now is to protect the drug companies. Look at who runs these government agencies and who they used to work for.
Yes, the EPA, like all the rest, is just another bought and paid captured agency. Why are they still allowing us to be poisoned by sodium fluoride in our municipal water supply!
I use a Britta filter for my ice. If I fill the ice trays with filtered water I get ice cubes that are totally clear. Tap water it’s a hazy cloudy soft looking mess.
Thanks for doing a very helpful test. I have been using Clearly Filtered for 5 years now in NY and the filter only lasts about 20 days after trial and error. It used to go bad after about 15 days, so once I filter the water with Brita and then use it in Clearly Filtered it is still 20 days. I was in the process of looking for another brand as the filters are also very expensive.
Thanks for this. I live in NYC too and I have the Epic Water filter and it only lasts me max 10 days. Don’t buy the epic water filter if you live in NYC
At the end of the video, it shows you taking samples from the running faucets. To ensure you have the same sample for all pitchers and the test sample, you should have filled up a 5 gallon bucket, and taken your base sample from the bucket, then poured the water from the bucket into each pitcher. Difference in run time on the faucet could impact how much contaminant is in each filter. Another vlogger (using Tap Score) had different results with 9 pitchers, but he did not have the Clearly Filtered brand. His test found Waterdrop (93) to be best, with Epic Water (89) and Aqua Crest (88) coming in 2nd and 3rd. Zerowater (71) came in 8th. Makes you wonder if a person's location and specific issues with their municipal water will require each individual to buy multiple pitchers to find out which one works best for their own water.
You are absolutely correct. The way you just described is how we are already planning to do future testing. We will also use distilled water for the initial flush. The way NSF tests is they will go to 2x times the rated capacity and they have spiked water to ensure consistent contaminants. It's not feasible to do at the TH-cam scale unfortunately as they get paid thousands of dollars to run those tests. We're trying to at least get some good data but there will be inconsistency between locations.
I just realized that you're using a Regular filter for your Brita, not the Elite filter. I believe if you switch to the Elite filter, you'll experience significantly different results. The Elite filter is designed for these tough competitors and offers a closer match in terms of both price and performance. Just something for you to consider.
@@FreshnssYes the better quality brita filter would have made a big difference. Modern castle review tested with tap score and the brita tested higher than zero by a significant margin.
One result that is doubtful is the water hardness test. While clearly filtered does remove some hardness it does not get rid of it. For example I have 250 with my city water but it only reduce it to 200. Water hardness does not determine whether the water is good or not because calcium is not harmful but I wonder how it says it removed 99% of hardness.
Hey - you are right, water hardness doesn’t mean water is bad for drinking (unless it is extreme), but we wanted to provide some qualitative data points from the test results 👍
GOOD TO KNOW FRESHNSS......I LIVED in Savage Mn for a number of years and my daughter lived in Bloomington. We bought the ZERO ONE because it was affordable for us. When we tested the water in Savage with a TDS meter the TDS was UP TO 400 PPM. That shortens life of filters. My daughters water in Bloomington was testing as 150 PPM. Many times I filled jugs with water from Bloomington and use that water in my filters to prolong use. It's amazing the things we have to do to consume clean water. :-( We now live in Florida. Water here seems to be testing MUCH cleaner than Minnesota.
That is crazy indeed! Yes, the water in Minnesota is pretty bad especially bc of the 3M plant with the forever chemicals. If your daughter still Iives there, MN has a PFAS testing map to check out too: www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/pfasmap.html
I’d like to know how much is still filtered out use after use. And after 1/2 the filter life?? The water is getting circulated right back thru that filter that filtered out all the stuff
Hey Lance - They are not tested/rated to remove fluoride so they can’t claim it does. But that doesn’t mean it can’t help reduce it like in our testing situation. It uses a carbon/ion exchange media that isn’t ideal for it but it is capable of helping .
Thank you. I have been looking at several pitchers and decided to come to You Tube find the best one for me. I live in NC and my water doesn't taste to bad , but I still want to filter my water. Again thank you for the video.
Thank you for putting this video together and posting it. Reviews like this help to sort through all the slick marketing hype and empower people to intelligently take charge of their health. I've been looking around at different countertop water filtering options and this helped seal the deal for me to go with Clearly Filtered.
yes, and every-time we drink from the disposable plastic bottles we consume micro plastic. i believe plastic rating in the triangle on items has to be a 7 for it not to leach micro plastic particles. I use a stainless steel bottle and wash it daily.
Unfortunately they are already everywhere, including in our bodies. Studies have shown that some filters themselves can leach microplastics. It's inconclusive what effect they have on humans so far.
Thank you for the video As you stated all waters from around the country will test differently. What I find interesting is that on your video and another video the WaterDrop filter showed zero filtering of Fluoride, like exactly zero on two different videos, the common point here is both used Tap Score Testing. When I looked at Tap Score to sample test City Water they charge $160 I was like no thank you, ridiculously over priced. I could not imagine you paying $800 out of your money to run this video survey. Plus I agree that the Clearly Filter is superior at what it does, it comes at a premium as far as cost, which I thought would have been nice for you to talk about in the video. Based on another water filter system review I had purchased a WaterDrop Countertop unit and have been very happy with the quality and design of the water system. I would recommend WaterDrop 100% and it does filter out Fluoride perhaps not 100%. Thank you
Awesome! Great feedback and glad it was helpful! We also sell laboratory water tests that analyze more variables at a more reasonable price freshnss.com/water-test-kits/ Which countertop system did you get? The RO or a different model?
The Brita lab result shows a 74 according to the TapScore link, not a 45 as shown on your data comparison spreadsheet. Still in last place but not by THAT much.
I've been using Clearly Filtered for a while. Just wish they made bigger jugs. I'd kill to have a 5 gallon one sitting on my counter. Might rig something up myself.
I’m getting the clearly filtered pitcher my plan is to buy a glass pitcher with a lid and storing some extra water in the fridge since we are a family of 5.
Hey there, that is an awesome and creative plan! Please keep us posted how it works! 🙌 Make sure to use our code to get an extra 10% off: WELCOME10 bit.ly/3MbRFV4
I just bought the water drop and I love it. Love the design and it’s a step up in how my Brita used to work. Disappointed that they seem to be lying about fluoride removal
The Waterdrop is a great pitcher! Fluoride in general is difficult to remove with any water filter pitcher. If you really want to remove fluoride you should use something like reverse osmosis or distillation.
You should write a review on the company's website. I bought an undersink filter system from them. They claimed it reduced flouride. I tested my water with test papers, and my flouride levels were consistent with tap water for flouride. Anyway, the company modified one of their filters in the system I have. It now removes 100% of the flouride. The company seems to be very responsive to customer input.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing about the under sink filter. Glad it is working well! I would just say that using paper test strips are not too accurate, and if the claim is that it “reduces” fluoride, the filter could be reducing it but a test strip is not ideal to measure it. You could be talking about the difference of a fraction of an mg/L.
@Freshnss I am well aware that a lab test is far more accurate than what papers ever could be. I work as a firefighter and am also a Haz-Mat technician. I have a pretty good background in chemistry and testing methods. With that said, I went to the Environmental Water Group's (EWG) website to see what was reported to be in my water. That is how I chose/modified my filter system. Anyway, I bought Waterdrop's TSA 3 system. It is a three filter system that connects inline to my faucet. My city has insanely high water pressure (about 90 psi), whereas most cities are probably 45-60 psi. This allowed me to switch two of the filters in my system out. I got rid of the first and last filters in my stock system. Waterdrop makes a couple of stand-alone filters that fit my system (RF-10 and RF-10 UF). I installed an RF 10 in place of my first filter and an RF-10 UF in place of the last filter. I made that change for a couple of reasons. It slows the water down through my filter system. My water now flows through around a gallon per minute (rated flow rate @ 60 psi), which gives my water more time with the filter media. Second, my water has low levels of PFAS in it. I have three carbon filters in series (2 carbon blocks and a granular activated carbon with an anion exchange for flouride removal). I am going by faith as TAP Score's PFAS test is very expensive and only tests for about 12 out of the 4000 PFAS. I feel comfortable my system can remove a vast majority of the stuff from my water. Based on my research, carbon filters are a great filter media for a lot of these chemicals and emerging toxins. I also believe the anion resin helps remove PFAS, and I read that the ultrafiltration media in my UF filter should remove large chain PFAS as well. The main thing is to know what is in your water. Second, buy a filter to remove the contaminants you want removed. The only contaminant my filter system did not reduce a whole lot was chromium. However, my water was about 0.6 part per billion from the EWG website, and that seemed about what my test paper showed. That definitely was not a definitive test, but it seemed fairly consistent with what was claimed by the EWG. So, I will take that. It is the only contaminant my system did not address, and that is higher than the EWG's recommended levels. My water tested negative for several nasty chemicals. All of these were not found in my water: Copper Flouride Chlorine Mercury Cyanuric Acid Nitrates Nitrates Bromine Carbonate Root Note: The only media in this system that can remove nitrates and nitrites is the anion resin for flouride removal, which is why I believe that can also assist in removing negatively charged PFAS. I saw a review online where a person stated he had insanely high nitrate levels (40 ppm) in his water, and the stock system brought it down to 0 ppm. If his system does that for awhile, the resin has a large capacity.
I have heard in the past that the clearly filtered system can increase potassium, nitrate and sodium in the filtered water. We have already ruled out nitrates through your lab results, but how about potassium and sodium? I'm very curious...
Wonder if there was any data on Arsenic? Apparently my county has dangerously high (2000x normal amount) amounts of trace arsenic according to EWG report...
ZeroWater has been independently tested in EPA-certified labs for the reduction of fluoride with an overall reduction percentage of up to 99%. Many other reviewers have also tested ZeroWater's ability to remove fluoride. Not even removing a single percent of the fluoride means there was something definitely wrong with the lab testing for ZeroWater.
Hey Andy! Thanks for checking out the review! Like I mentioned, this is one test from a single tap in Minneapolis. Everyone’s water is different and all tests will be different. That’s why we also tested these pitchers in the top EPA certified labs in the nation using industry best practice in the collection process, and put all the data out there to see. We wanted to verify and provide transparency into the manufactures claims. Hopefully it helps shed some light on your question 🙌
Yeah I’m confused on this as well. The ONLY reason I bought a ZeroWater filter is it’s ability to move fluoride out of the water the best out of all its competitors. Super weird 🤔
Hey AED - Thanks for checking out the video! That’s the exact reason we wanted to test all these independently! We see a lot of “claims” out there, so we made all of our process transparent and posted the data for all to see. 👍
@@aed-9787 ZeroWater has been independently tested in EPA-certified labs for the reduction of fluoride with an overall reduction percentage of up to 99%.
I do remember 'radon' leeching into the water in Saratoga Springs, New York and it, too, was naturally occurring. In fact it was naturally occurring in their Saratoga branded bottled water..
Yup. Most radon in water is going to be from the breakdown of naturally occurring uranium present in the earth. Some parts of the country have very high levels due to the types of bedrock there.
i have an RO system, but was looking for something to take while i was traveling for long periods of time. although less effective than an RO system (yes i looked at simple RO countertop models w/o the bells & whistles APEC RO CTOP, but they weigh more, & where i visit may not allow me to hook up to a faucet). yours is the 3rd YT rvw that favors Clearly. my top concerns are Cl products & Fl, as i avoid halogens w/ my thyroid condition. thank you from MN
@@sirmustardofhousemayonnais9907 apec does not include a way to store the RO water. the systems that do, may have a pitcher you can pour, or a reservoir that dispenses w/ the push of a button, some can heat the water. there may be lights that tell you when each part is on or off, if the filter should be changed. this requires sensors & sometimes software. these systems are sleek looking, enclosed. the apec system is bare bones: a hook-up, the filters, & a hose to dispense w/. one can prop the hose in a pitcher which can be filled, then stored in the frig. i've seen another brand that has a faucet & another w/ an aluminum cover for the filters for dust or aesthetics. as the filters are the most expensive part that is necessary for an RO system, one can understand that the bells & whistles would add costs for convenience.
Great video but leaves a huge question. Which of these filters is best at leaving healthy minerals in the water while removing harmful contaminants. Demineralized water has shown to be harmful causing vitamin deficiency issues.
We haven't actually seen any studies indicating demineralized water causing vitamin deficiency. The oft-quoted WHO studies only mention that providing demineralized water in areas where nutrition is already lacking is not a good strategy.
Is the waterdrop still considered safe despite not filtering fluoride? I just not an automatic one for my fridge and worried it may not live up to expectations.
Yup, this is the right advice. Most people don't wash their pitchers often enough. If you're really worried, you can sanitize with diluted bleach as well. At a minimum, washing the pitcher whenever your change your filters, but ideally every week or two.
Interesting that your results are vastly different from many other tests. Did you flush the filters before using, like is recommended? If you did then the filters wouldn't be adding particles
Hey there! Thanks for wanting! Yep, we followed all water collection best practices and correctly primed the filters 👍 What type of contaminants are you trying to remove?
Not sure but what is the best one for long beach CA Downtown area ? Could you tell me please . I live in a building that has A hundred and eight Apts so I'm not sure about the water but its taken care of very well .
Hey Linda! Based on the testing, the Clearly Filtered performed the best. You can check it out here and use our code for an extra discount FRESH15 bit.ly/3MbRFV4 Alternatively, you can test your specific tap water to see what exactly is in it to ensure we find the right solution for you. Here our our water test kits freshnss.com/water-test-kits/ Let me know what you think and how I can help further! 🙌
Most water filters will remove chlorine to varying degrees. Because activated carbon does a good job removing chlorine, and most filter pitchers use some amount of carbon, they can remove up to 100% of chlorine.
Hey there! Do you have well water or city water? Rust is really the symptom of different factors. It would be ideal to test your water to understand the chemistry behind it, because in some scenarios you can have an issue with toxic heavy metals due to the corrosive water.
@@Freshnss Suburban water - Long Island, NY. It's probably due to copper pipes. The walls of our shower are red from it. The whole-house inline filter gets red too.
Right, I would highly recommend testing your water in that case. With the old infrastructure and corrosive water like that, it could contain some toxic metals or VOCs. Check out our tests for city water here: freshnss.com/water-test-kits/city-water-test-kits/
@@isaaccutlip5815 officially they say something like 40 gallons, personally a few months where I am. Also despite their insistence on replace at .006, you can wait longer too. Judge by your taste. If you can visually see loudy/dirty water if will be less. Buy double packs filter costs less than single. And I've seen zero coupons as well.
I’m skeptical about the information in this video.I’ve read and watch Videos that Zero Water removes Fluoride and Brita doesn’t remove it…their websites say the same.
Hey there! That’s why we sent the water to an independent certified laboratory to test and analyze 109 different factors🧪 And we put links to all the test results and data for you to look through if you want. A lot of stuff including information on websites is marketing, that’s why we did what we did. A perfect example is Berkey filters making those kind of claims and now they are getting sued because another large scale independent lab test showed otherwise. Thanks for the comment though. It’s good to be skeptical with water filtration claims. We did the best we could for the most accurate results and try to provide all the data transparently for everyone to see. Hopefully it helps!
@@Freshnss that’s interesting but it still brings up questions. Does it really all come down to marketing? I can see it being good marketing for Zero Water claiming it removes Fluoride when it doesn’t. Although with Brita why would they claim it doesn’t remove it when your test show it does. As well other Videos I’ve watched also send their water to an independent certified lab and their results are quite different than yours. Also I would think there would be more testing and regulations in place before they make their claims about their filter’s. The verdict isn’t out yet about Berkey filters…there’s always two sides to a story and I’ve been reading information coming from both sides. I found it curious that some of the information about their filters being faulty were coming from other water filter companies…we all know what Social Media can do when it gets a hold of something. It’s hard to know what to believe. I guess the only way to be sure would be to do our own tests.
You bring up a lot of great points. Like I mentioned in the video, this is one test from one location in Minnesota. There is definitely a lot of noise around filter claims and certifications. That’s the main reason we set out to do this test, was to at least provide some transparency with independent testing and putting all the results out there. Out of curiosity, have you tested your water to know exactly what’s in it? (I’m assuming Fluoride and other city water contaminants). But that will also help guide your choice. We now use the Clearly Filtered after the test results and can’t complain. Thanks for the good discussion! I love it 👍
@@Freshnss ok one more question so I live in Arizona and our water from the sink is bad out here in Arizona will the water filter get rid of all the toxic?
Great question! A pitcher likely won’t get rid of “all” the toxins, just due to limitations of a smaller form factor of pitcher filters. Have you tested your water to know exactly what is in it? Then we can find the best option to clean up your water.
Hey There - Yes, we just tested the new Waterdrop countertop RO, and we are working on the AquaTru so stay tuned for that one. th-cam.com/video/2ZfQ8Cs8y3c/w-d-xo.html
Weird that the Brita removed 100% flouride when it's packaging says that it leaves a "healthy" amount of flouride per ADA standards. I use a Brita but want one to remove flouride. Is it a special Brita that removes flouride? I'm confused.
Hey there! If you want to remove the fluoride I would go with the clearly filtered. You can get all the information that and the Brita in the description 🙌 Keep me posted which one you go with!
@@Freshnssclearly sponsored by clearly filtered. Nice try. Zerowater removes all fluoride too. Brita removed 0 in other people's tests. So you got that shit completely the wrong way around. At least we know it's bullshit now.
Love the comparison and info on these filters. I bought a ZeroWater out of curiosity. My experience was a pre-wetted (what?) filter with a layer of mold in it. Further looking revealed all Zero Water filters are pre-wetted before leaving the manufacturer. Recommend AGAINST Zero Water who wants to drink mold?
Excellent video. I am curious regarding concern for copper and manganese as they are necessary mineral nutrients with recognized health benefits. Please elaborate. Also, I would be curious as to using two different water pitches in succession and if they would provide results greater than the sums. Finally, what about micro plastics? Thank you again.
Excellent questions! Mineral consumption is largely through a balanced diet and food. So while you are correct that some of these minerals have health benefits, it is preferable to have purified water and you can remineralize it if you so desire, with mineral drops or other methods. For your second question, you are asking about filtering water through a pitcher, and then filtering it again through a second pitcher? Your question on micro plastics is a good one. These pitchers use BPA free construction. Also, the Clearly Filtered for example, uses medical grade Triton material with won’t leach microsolastic compounds into the drinking water.
I just recently bought a Clearly filtered pitcher, There still shows many contaminants in the filtered water when I place a phone light underneath, and looking at it closely, specks and almost an oily looking layer on top has me concerned, very disappointing for the price paid
That is weird. You definitely shouldn’t see visible contaminants. Did you prime the filter as instructed? The CF filters have a special priming process
I seen another video comparing this and results were waaay different. Not sayings your results are wrong but I’m strongly leaning towards a R.O system.
Hey Thanks for watching! An RO will definitely be more effective against a broader range of contaminants. And you will get more purified water without having to refill the pitcher 👌 check out some of our favorites here: freshnss.com/best-reverse-osmosis-drinking-water-system-reviews/
Thanks for watching! We assume you mean calcium and magnesium. Those can only be removed by ion exchange and reverse osmosis. These pitcher filters can't remove those minerals in any substantial way.
i just bought a zero like 20 minutes ago , something seems off with the tesatr results from labs, because i watched one just before yours and it said the zero didnt remove uranium but removed all the flouride and your test said the opposite, im up in canada with really hard water and chloride now, loved your video and the other tester had the brita higher then the zero
The source water and concentration of contaminants will affect the final results so things can vary just from that alone. The more you have to begin with, the more drastic results you'll see. With small concentrations of contaminants you'll see more variability with a single test.
All of the test results are posted in the article on our website: freshnss.com. We could only show effectiveness for those materials that were also present in the tap water to begin with.
Yea I just bought a pur plus too and was hoping to see it. The non pure plus filter in an blog post got lab tested and actually added lead and silver to the water. Makes me wondering about the plus version. But after watching this I'll probably just buy the clearly filtered
Hey Terry - Here you go! The test results are also in the description. th-cam.com/video/WGF-XBo6XHw/w-d-xo.html Doing this with multiple under sink ROs would be difficult bc they all require some install. But it is a good idea! If there is enough interest we can do it!! 👌
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This video (and the Pure Water blog) were the most helpful resources I found by far. I ordered the Zero Water 7-cup pitcher, which is on sale right now. Clearly Filtered wasn't in my budget but sounds amazing. But I esp. love that Zero Water can do such a great job at a reasonable cost.
@@Freshnss After I saw this, I saw another video where someone did a similar comparison. But the tap water didn't contain lead. As a result, Brita and Pur came out ahead of Zero Water. I wanted to tell everyone to watch this video, but I didn't want to be rude. 😁 At the same time, it did show the importance of focusing on what exactly it is you want or need filtered. But lead is pretty important! So yes, this was VERY helpful! Thank you!
How do these filter jugs compare to fitted tap filters like Waterdrop etc? I just had a Waterdrop fitted and would be interested to see how they compare. Thanks in advance.
This is a common result of water with lower TDS after fine filtration. Some people are more sensitive to it. Filters that do less filtration won't remove as much and preserve more of the mouthfeel of water with higher TDS.
I wonder how accurate these test are because I just watched a different video saying Zero Water removed all fluoride but your test says it removed none….
Hey Bryan - We worked with the Tap Score water scientists and followed best practices to do all the testing, and we posted all the lab results for everyone to see. Like I said in the vid though, it’s one test from one location. But we are trying to put some transparent testing and data out there for folks like you to have.
@@Freshnss yeah the other video I saw was from Modern Castle and they also used Tap Score. So I’m wondering how accurate the tap score test’s actually are.
I hear you. The tests are done in an EPA certified lab, so they are the best quality you can get. But I would just note the differences in testing procedures like wearing gloves so there is no cross contamination. Or in the video you mention there is water that splashes into the bottom reservoirs as they pour the water into the pitchers, and it bypasses the filter. So things like this make a big difference in testing accuracy and reliability. The process is important
This also does nothing to mention the price point differences. Clearly filtered starts at $110 and the replacement filters are like $60 each. Meanwhile the water drop pitcher with 5 filters is like $60
Right, that’s a great point! The main purpose was to test filtration effectiveness in this video. The Clearly Filtered is $76.50 with our discount. But we have our full review that compares prices and replacement filter costs on our webpage, that’s listed in the description box. We also have a spreadsheet to compare prices. Again, It depends on your budget and what contaminants you need to remove. That’s why we put all the data out there for you to decide 👌 Good questions though!
I just got my Clearly Filtered pitcher recently and ran into an issue with the filter. It started to filter water VERY slowly after around 3 weeks of use. I have tried priming the filter on several occasions but it seems to only resolve the issue for a couple of filters before going back to being slow. I reached out to customer support and they suggested trying the reverse flushing technique, which I also tried to no avail. Has anyone else run into this issue? Were you able to resolve it?
@@Freshnss I've scoured the internet for an answer and came across amazon reviews on Zerowater filters. Apparently it's common that filters run out their life cycle extremely quickly in areas with higher TDS levels. I'd imagine it's a similar situation for me. CF didn't seem willing to send me another filter on the off chance that it was my specific filter, so rather than sink another $60 into another filter to check, I decided to just buy a water distiller with that money.
No, it's all of the filters. I used clearly filtered water for years. And I got so tired of the slowness. The smell of the container and having to flush each filter. Never knowing when the water would go bad.@@Freshnss
Pitcher filters are best when the water isn't too heavy with contaminants to start with since the amount of media is so small. It could just be that pitchers are not the best treatment option in your area. You may want to consider more robust options like whole house filtration or reverse osmosis depending on what's in your water.
Is there a reason you did not test for the DBTs in the water?? I thought they are important to remove. Also I watched a video from Modern Castle on TH-cam with lab testing from Tap Score and the lab results said that ZeroWater tested for 100% fluoride removal. This seems very odd that the same lab would get completely opposite results from the same lab.
Hey there! You mean DBPs? Disinfection byproducts? We did, but there was primarily chlorine present. I’m not familiar with the other video you are referring too, but we took great care to do our sample collection as precise as possible. We also had all our filters directly from the manufactures, so they are all 100% real. What are you specifically trying to remove?
I upgraded to clearly filtered because of this video Not because i wasnt happy with my $16 zero water but because i got money to spend and said what the heck might as well get less fluoride in my drinkibg water.
TDS is simply a reading of “stuff” in your water. The clearly filtered is good because it maintains the healthy minerals and pH balance. So a TDS reading alone is not a very good measure of water quality. But thank you for sharing! Good info 👌
Keep in mind Clearly filtered water is 6 times the cost of Waterdrop, not to mention the replacement filters are three times the cost. At least here in Canada
Yeah man. What did you get?
Wow all these years I've been using zero water thinking it was removing fluoride. I am glad I saw this before I brought new filters. Thanks for the review.
Someone else on here didn't think that test she did was accurate
I agree. Other testers show 100% removal of fluoride for zero water. Something wrong with these results, mixed up labels maybe?
Other labs have said it does, so I question these results.
How can the ClearlyFiltered pitcher reduce hardness by 99% but also keep in all the important minerals? From what I can see Magnesium and Calcium are the things that make water hard. Doesnt this just mean it removed all magnesium and calcium
wait !?! what?! zerowater didn't remove any fluoride but they state they remove it
@@cupidok2768 this guy did s similar test and got the same result zerowater didn't remove any fluoride
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@@cupidok2768 yeah that just doesn't seem right. In other lab tests it was shown to remove all fluoride and it easily outperformed all other pitchers tested
what do i do now@@hercules_E164K
@@cupidok2768I’ve seen tests that prove it does
I have been using Clearly Filtered for a few years now. Love it and won't change - glad you did this test and put my mind at ease. I have for a long time praised the clearly filtered system.
Awesome!! Great to hear input from a longtime user! Thank you for sharing 🙌
Thanks for the video. I went with waterdrop because of the low cost of filters and the length of use. My daughter and I love out water now . Thanks
Awesome, thank you for the feedback!! The Waterdrop is a great choice 👍
Some of this doesn't line-up with testing done by other labs. ZeroWater had their filter tested by an EPA certified lab and it showed that the filter removed 99% of fluoride. Other people have tested it as well and found it removed fluoride. I find it rather ridiculous that this test showed Brita had a 100% reduction. Brita is a carbon filter and carbon filters do not remove fluoride.
Hey John - Thanks for your input! That’s why we did our own independent tests at EPA certified laboratories, to see how each performed. And to be clear, the Brita uses a carbon and ion exchange resin. You can look at all the data from each test we have posted in the description. 😊
@@Freshnss As someone else wrote, it seems to me there must have been a mix up with the samples. The carbon filter of the Brita wouldn't be able to remove anywhere near that level of flouride (if any), and Zero Water to have removed none just doesn't fit with other testing.
@childofeternity Hey there! Thanks for watching. There was no mix up with the samples, that is what the lab results returned. It would be possible for those results to occur. Although if you did want a filter for fluoride, the Clearly Filtered performed the best across the board 👍
Yes, Brita themselves even state that theirs don't remove fluoride
This was my confusion as well….
Funny how the EPA has rules about drinking water and doesn’t do anything about but the EPA runs around giving fines and shutting down car modification companies. Seems like it’s not about our health and only about money.
Hey Juan - It’s definitely confusing how the EPA regulates drinking water quality. It would be nice if they could be a little more proactive. We just did an interview where we dive into that very question, here it is if you want to learn more 👌
Fluoride In Water: The TRUTH From A PhD In Chemistry
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Never trust GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.
Because the government don’t care they are literally poisoning us with fluoride
It's all about money. The whole point of the FDA now is to protect the drug companies. Look at who runs these government agencies and who they used to work for.
Yes, the EPA, like all the rest, is just another bought and paid captured agency.
Why are they still allowing us to be poisoned by sodium fluoride in our municipal water supply!
I use a Britta filter for my ice. If I fill the ice trays with filtered water I get ice cubes that are totally clear. Tap water it’s a hazy cloudy soft looking mess.
Cloudy ice is usually due to air and not contaminants, but filtered water will always help!
Thanks for doing a very helpful test. I have been using Clearly Filtered for 5 years now in NY and the filter only lasts about 20 days after trial and error. It used to go bad after about 15 days, so once I filter the water with Brita and then use it in Clearly Filtered it is still 20 days. I was in the process of looking for another brand as the filters are also very expensive.
Thanks for this. I live in NYC too and I have the Epic Water filter and it only lasts me max 10 days. Don’t buy the epic water filter if you live in NYC
I would like to know which one you personally use
At the end of the video, it shows you taking samples from the running faucets. To ensure you have the same sample for all pitchers and the test sample, you should have filled up a 5 gallon bucket, and taken your base sample from the bucket, then poured the water from the bucket into each pitcher. Difference in run time on the faucet could impact how much contaminant is in each filter. Another vlogger (using Tap Score) had different results with 9 pitchers, but he did not have the Clearly Filtered brand. His test found Waterdrop (93) to be best, with Epic Water (89) and Aqua Crest (88) coming in 2nd and 3rd. Zerowater (71) came in 8th. Makes you wonder if a person's location and specific issues with their municipal water will require each individual to buy multiple pitchers to find out which one works best for their own water.
You are absolutely correct. The way you just described is how we are already planning to do future testing. We will also use distilled water for the initial flush. The way NSF tests is they will go to 2x times the rated capacity and they have spiked water to ensure consistent contaminants. It's not feasible to do at the TH-cam scale unfortunately as they get paid thousands of dollars to run those tests. We're trying to at least get some good data but there will be inconsistency between locations.
we dont need corrupt government regulations that fail time and time again, we need more HEROES like this woman. Thank you for doing this!!
I just realized that you're using a Regular filter for your Brita, not the Elite filter. I believe if you switch to the Elite filter, you'll experience significantly different results. The Elite filter is designed for these tough competitors and offers a closer match in terms of both price and performance. Just something for you to consider.
Great tip! We'll be sure to include the Elite in our next round of testing!
@@FreshnssYes the better quality brita filter would have made a big difference. Modern castle review tested with tap score and the brita tested higher than zero by a significant margin.
One result that is doubtful is the water hardness test. While clearly filtered does remove some hardness it does not get rid of it. For example I have 250 with my city water but it only reduce it to 200. Water hardness does not determine whether the water is good or not because calcium is not harmful but I wonder how it says it removed 99% of hardness.
Hey - you are right, water hardness doesn’t mean water is bad for drinking (unless it is extreme), but we wanted to provide some qualitative data points from the test results 👍
GOOD TO KNOW FRESHNSS......I LIVED in Savage Mn for a number of years and my daughter lived in Bloomington. We bought the ZERO ONE because it was affordable for us. When we tested the water in Savage with a TDS meter the TDS was UP TO 400 PPM. That shortens life of filters. My daughters water in Bloomington was testing as 150 PPM. Many times I filled jugs with water from Bloomington and use that water in my filters to prolong use. It's amazing the things we have to do to consume clean water. :-( We now live in Florida. Water here seems to be testing MUCH cleaner than Minnesota.
That is crazy indeed! Yes, the water in Minnesota is pretty bad especially bc of the 3M plant with the forever chemicals. If your daughter still Iives there, MN has a PFAS testing map to check out too: www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/pfasmap.html
@Freshnss
What types of filter membranes(e.g carbon, ceramic, clothes, magnetic etc)are in each of the product
Thank you so much for this video. I was looking to replace my old water filter pitcher and thinking what is better.
I’d like to know how much is still filtered out use after use.
And after 1/2 the filter life??
The water is getting circulated right back thru that filter that filtered out all the stuff
Brita website says their filters do not remove fluoride. Strange the test seemed to show it removed 100%.
Hey Lance - They are not tested/rated to remove fluoride so they can’t claim it does. But that doesn’t mean it can’t help reduce it like in our testing situation. It uses a carbon/ion exchange media that isn’t ideal for it but it is capable of helping .
No test for forever chemicals PFAS. So I'm going with Environmental Working Group recommendations.
I've been using Brita pitcher for over seven years and I'm very happy with the results.
You'll have to excuse me: Did you miss the part where the Brita filter ADDED COPD & baby killing nitrates??
Thank you. I have been looking at several pitchers and decided to come to You Tube find the best one for me. I live in NC and my water doesn't taste to bad , but I still want to filter my water. Again thank you for the video.
NC water gang! Need it for our well water
Thank you for putting this video together and posting it. Reviews like this help to sort through all the slick marketing hype and empower people to intelligently take charge of their health. I've been looking around at different countertop water filtering options and this helped seal the deal for me to go with Clearly Filtered.
That is awesome! And thank you so much for the kind words! That is exactly our goal! Keep us posted how you like the CF 🙌
They are now back in stock! 🙌
Good job on the comparison. Are micro plastics in drinking water something to be concerned about?
yes, and every-time we drink from the disposable plastic bottles we consume micro plastic. i believe plastic rating in the triangle on items has to be a 7 for it not to leach micro plastic particles. I use a stainless steel bottle and wash it daily.
Unfortunately they are already everywhere, including in our bodies. Studies have shown that some filters themselves can leach microplastics. It's inconclusive what effect they have on humans so far.
Excellent delivery, well done! Thank you for the quality information!
Thank you for the video
As you stated all waters from around the country will test differently. What I find interesting is that on your video and another video the WaterDrop filter showed zero filtering of Fluoride, like exactly zero on two different videos, the common point here is both used Tap Score Testing. When I looked at Tap Score to sample test City Water they charge $160 I was like no thank you, ridiculously over priced. I could not imagine you paying $800 out of your money to run this video survey. Plus I agree that the Clearly Filter is superior at what it does, it comes at a premium as far as cost, which I thought would have been nice for you to talk about in the video. Based on another water filter system review I had purchased a WaterDrop Countertop unit and have been very happy with the quality and design of the water system. I would recommend WaterDrop 100% and it does filter out Fluoride perhaps not 100%. Thank you
Awesome! Great feedback and glad it was helpful! We also sell laboratory water tests that analyze more variables at a more reasonable price freshnss.com/water-test-kits/
Which countertop system did you get? The RO or a different model?
The Brita lab result shows a 74 according to the TapScore link, not a 45 as shown on your data comparison spreadsheet. Still in last place but not by THAT much.
I've been using Clearly Filtered for a while. Just wish they made bigger jugs. I'd kill to have a 5 gallon one sitting on my counter. Might rig something up myself.
Hey K33 - That is actually an amazing idea! A 5 gallon jug would be a nice option 🙌
I’m getting the clearly filtered pitcher my plan is to buy a glass pitcher with a lid and storing some extra water in the fridge since we are a family of 5.
Hey there, that is an awesome and creative plan! Please keep us posted how it works! 🙌 Make sure to use our code to get an extra 10% off: WELCOME10 bit.ly/3MbRFV4
Thank you so much for your thorough non- partial scientific approach
I just bought the water drop and I love it. Love the design and it’s a step up in how my Brita used to work. Disappointed that they seem to be lying about fluoride removal
The Waterdrop is a great pitcher! Fluoride in general is difficult to remove with any water filter pitcher. If you really want to remove fluoride you should use something like reverse osmosis or distillation.
You should write a review on the company's website. I bought an undersink filter system from them. They claimed it reduced flouride. I tested my water with test papers, and my flouride levels were consistent with tap water for flouride. Anyway, the company modified one of their filters in the system I have. It now removes 100% of the flouride. The company seems to be very responsive to customer input.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing about the under sink filter. Glad it is working well!
I would just say that using paper test strips are not too accurate, and if the claim is that it “reduces” fluoride, the filter could be reducing it but a test strip is not ideal to measure it. You could be talking about the difference of a fraction of an mg/L.
@Freshnss I am well aware that a lab test is far more accurate than what papers ever could be. I work as a firefighter and am also a Haz-Mat technician. I have a pretty good background in chemistry and testing methods. With that said, I went to the Environmental Water Group's (EWG) website to see what was reported to be in my water. That is how I chose/modified my filter system. Anyway, I bought Waterdrop's TSA 3 system. It is a three filter system that connects inline to my faucet. My city has insanely high water pressure (about 90 psi), whereas most cities are probably 45-60 psi. This allowed me to switch two of the filters in my system out. I got rid of the first and last filters in my stock system. Waterdrop makes a couple of stand-alone filters that fit my system (RF-10 and RF-10 UF). I installed an RF 10 in place of my first filter and an RF-10 UF in place of the last filter. I made that change for a couple of reasons. It slows the water down through my filter system. My water now flows through around a gallon per minute (rated flow rate @ 60 psi), which gives my water more time with the filter media. Second, my water has low levels of PFAS in it. I have three carbon filters in series (2 carbon blocks and a granular activated carbon with an anion exchange for flouride removal). I am going by faith as TAP Score's PFAS test is very expensive and only tests for about 12 out of the 4000 PFAS.
I feel comfortable my system can remove a vast majority of the stuff from my water. Based on my research, carbon filters are a great filter media for a lot of these chemicals and emerging toxins. I also believe the anion resin helps remove PFAS, and I read that the ultrafiltration media in my UF filter should remove large chain PFAS as well.
The main thing is to know what is in your water. Second, buy a filter to remove the contaminants you want removed. The only contaminant my filter system did not reduce a whole lot was chromium. However, my water was about 0.6 part per billion from the EWG website, and that seemed about what my test paper showed. That definitely was not a definitive test, but it seemed fairly consistent with what was claimed by the EWG. So, I will take that. It is the only contaminant my system did not address, and that is higher than the EWG's recommended levels.
My water tested negative for several nasty chemicals. All of these were not found in my water:
Copper
Flouride
Chlorine
Mercury
Cyanuric Acid
Nitrates
Nitrates
Bromine
Carbonate Root
Note: The only media in this system that can remove nitrates and nitrites is the anion resin for flouride removal, which is why I believe that can also assist in removing negatively charged PFAS. I saw a review online where a person stated he had insanely high nitrate levels (40 ppm) in his water, and the stock system brought it down to 0 ppm. If his system does that for awhile, the resin has a large capacity.
Very interesting! Thank you for sharing such detail! Was there a reason for going with carbon media rather than an RO system?
I have heard in the past that the clearly filtered system can increase potassium, nitrate and sodium in the filtered water. We have already ruled out nitrates through your lab results, but how about potassium and sodium? I'm very curious...
Wonder if there was any data on Arsenic? Apparently my county has dangerously high (2000x normal amount) amounts of trace arsenic according to EWG report...
ZeroWater has been independently tested in EPA-certified labs for the reduction of fluoride with an overall reduction percentage of up to 99%. Many other reviewers have also tested ZeroWater's ability to remove fluoride. Not even removing a single percent of the fluoride means there was something definitely wrong with the lab testing for ZeroWater.
Hey Andy! Thanks for checking out the review! Like I mentioned, this is one test from a single tap in Minneapolis. Everyone’s water is different and all tests will be different. That’s why we also tested these pitchers in the top EPA certified labs in the nation using industry best practice in the collection process, and put all the data out there to see. We wanted to verify and provide transparency into the manufactures claims. Hopefully it helps shed some light on your question 🙌
Yeah I’m confused on this as well. The ONLY reason I bought a ZeroWater filter is it’s ability to move fluoride out of the water the best out of all its competitors. Super weird 🤔
Hey AED - Thanks for checking out the video! That’s the exact reason we wanted to test all these independently! We see a lot of “claims” out there, so we made all of our process transparent and posted the data for all to see. 👍
@@aed-9787 ZeroWater has been independently tested in EPA-certified labs for the reduction of fluoride with an overall reduction percentage of up to 99%.
Hey Andy - You already mentioned this.. and we responded. That’s why we did our own testing 👌
I do remember 'radon' leeching into the water in Saratoga Springs, New York and it, too, was naturally occurring. In fact it was naturally occurring in their Saratoga branded bottled water..
Yup. Most radon in water is going to be from the breakdown of naturally occurring uranium present in the earth. Some parts of the country have very high levels due to the types of bedrock there.
I have the brita elite filter. Im considering changing to zerowater or water drop.
Both are excellent options!! Why the the CF Pitcher though?
i have an RO system, but was looking for something to take while i was traveling for long periods of time. although less effective than an RO system (yes i looked at simple RO countertop models w/o the bells & whistles APEC RO CTOP, but they weigh more, & where i visit may not allow me to hook up to a faucet). yours is the 3rd YT rvw that favors Clearly. my top concerns are Cl products & Fl, as i avoid halogens w/ my thyroid condition. thank you from MN
What Bells and whistles does the apec ctop not have?
@@sirmustardofhousemayonnais9907 apec does not include a way to store the RO water. the systems that do, may have a pitcher you can pour, or a reservoir that dispenses w/ the push of a button, some can heat the water. there may be lights that tell you when each part is on or off, if the filter should be changed. this requires sensors & sometimes software. these systems are sleek looking, enclosed. the apec system is bare bones: a hook-up, the filters, & a hose to dispense w/. one can prop the hose in a pitcher which can be filled, then stored in the frig. i've seen another brand that has a faucet & another w/ an aluminum cover for the filters for dust or aesthetics. as the filters are the most expensive part that is necessary for an RO system, one can understand that the bells & whistles would add costs for convenience.
I would like to know the issues with mold/mildew/bacteria growing on these filters
Would the clearly filtered pitcher remove microplastics?
I own the clearly filtered water pitcher, it's filtering now! Gonna be my first time trying it 😍 thanks!
Awesome!! Send us a photo of the pitcher filtering to our email and let us know how you like it!! 🙌 Freshnss.com@gmail.com
Should you give your dog filtered water too? And does this work as good with well water?
Did you use a different funnel each time filling the samples to avoid cross contamination?
Great video but leaves a huge question. Which of these filters is best at leaving healthy minerals in the water while removing harmful contaminants. Demineralized water has shown to be harmful causing vitamin deficiency issues.
We haven't actually seen any studies indicating demineralized water causing vitamin deficiency. The oft-quoted WHO studies only mention that providing demineralized water in areas where nutrition is already lacking is not a good strategy.
Is the waterdrop still considered safe despite not filtering fluoride? I just not an automatic one for my fridge and worried it may not live up to expectations.
I have concerns about mold and bacteria build up in water filters which lead to other health issues. Any suggestions?
Wash pitcher in soap and water once weekly. No soap through the filter itself!
Yup, this is the right advice. Most people don't wash their pitchers often enough. If you're really worried, you can sanitize with diluted bleach as well. At a minimum, washing the pitcher whenever your change your filters, but ideally every week or two.
With BRITA, you've got to filter is like 3-4 times before it tastes good, that's if you have hard water.
Hey there! We did indeed prime the filters before using them 🙌. Do you use a Brita?
@@Freshnss i use brita. your results seem pretty good for brita. cobalt and nitrate levels were pretty low
Thanks for watching! Yes, the results were pretty good!
Zero water didn't remove floride. Can you test again.
Interesting that your results are vastly different from many other tests. Did you flush the filters before using, like is recommended? If you did then the
filters wouldn't be adding particles
Hey there! Thanks for wanting! Yep, we followed all water collection best practices and correctly primed the filters 👍 What type of contaminants are you trying to remove?
Not sure but what is the best one for long beach CA
Downtown area ? Could you tell me please . I live in a building that has A hundred and eight Apts so I'm not sure about the water but its taken care of very well .
Hey Linda! Based on the testing, the Clearly Filtered performed the best. You can check it out here and use our code for an extra discount FRESH15 bit.ly/3MbRFV4
Alternatively, you can test your specific tap water to see what exactly is in it to ensure we find the right solution for you. Here our our water test kits freshnss.com/water-test-kits/
Let me know what you think and how I can help further! 🙌
Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
What about chlorine? Did each of them filter that? I don’t hear people talking about that being removed
Most water filters will remove chlorine to varying degrees. Because activated carbon does a good job removing chlorine, and most filter pitchers use some amount of carbon, they can remove up to 100% of chlorine.
We have a rust problem in our tap water. Did you test the water pitcher filters for rust? I would love to know which ones take out the most rust.
Hey there! Do you have well water or city water? Rust is really the symptom of different factors. It would be ideal to test your water to understand the chemistry behind it, because in some scenarios you can have an issue with toxic heavy metals due to the corrosive water.
@@Freshnss Suburban water - Long Island, NY. It's probably due to copper pipes. The walls of our shower are red from it. The whole-house inline filter gets red too.
Right, I would highly recommend testing your water in that case. With the old infrastructure and corrosive water like that, it could contain some toxic metals or VOCs. Check out our tests for city water here: freshnss.com/water-test-kits/city-water-test-kits/
it seems in the results that britta filtered out the lead and the flouride?
Clearly filtered water pitcher for $296 is insane. Might as well invest in a home purifying water system.
It's pricey but installed treatment systems are not an option for everyone!
How about PFOS/PFAS chemicals or microplastics, no mention of them, are there any pitchers that filter these ?
Reverse osmosis is the most effective at PFAS/PFOA removal today.
Been using my zero fridge dispenser for years. Sold 3 friends on it simply by giving then a taste. Later research confirmed its really good.
Ha, that is awesome! Glad you and your friends like it! 🙌
@@Freshnssplease tell me how long filters last. My daughter and I drink a gallon and a half a day
Which pitcher do you have? They generally last 2 - 3 months. Depends on which one you have though 👍
@@isaaccutlip5815 officially they say something like 40 gallons, personally a few months where I am. Also despite their insistence on replace at .006, you can wait longer too. Judge by your taste. If you can visually see loudy/dirty water if will be less. Buy double packs filter costs less than single. And I've seen zero coupons as well.
Thank you! Awesome input! Also be careful of buying counterfeit filters off the big online marketplaces!! Very common these days!
What about the new Brita filters for hard water?
I’m skeptical about the information in this video.I’ve read and watch Videos that Zero Water removes Fluoride and Brita doesn’t remove it…their websites say the same.
Hey there! That’s why we sent the water to an independent certified laboratory to test and analyze 109 different factors🧪 And we put links to all the test results and data for you to look through if you want.
A lot of stuff including information on websites is marketing, that’s why we did what we did. A perfect example is Berkey filters making those kind of claims and now they are getting sued because another large scale independent lab test showed otherwise.
Thanks for the comment though. It’s good to be skeptical with water filtration claims. We did the best we could for the most accurate results and try to provide all the data transparently for everyone to see. Hopefully it helps!
@@Freshnss that’s interesting but it still brings up questions. Does it really all come down to marketing? I can see it being good marketing for Zero Water claiming it removes Fluoride when it doesn’t. Although with Brita why would they claim it doesn’t remove it when your test show it does. As well other Videos I’ve watched also send their water to an independent certified lab and their results are quite different than yours. Also I would think there would be more testing and regulations in place before they make their claims about their filter’s. The verdict isn’t out yet about Berkey filters…there’s always two sides to a story and I’ve been reading information coming from both sides. I found it curious that some of the information about their filters being faulty were coming from other water filter companies…we all know what Social Media can do when it gets a hold of something. It’s hard to know what to believe. I guess the only way to be sure would be to do our own tests.
You bring up a lot of great points. Like I mentioned in the video, this is one test from one location in Minnesota. There is definitely a lot of noise around filter claims and certifications. That’s the main reason we set out to do this test, was to at least provide some transparency with independent testing and putting all the results out there. Out of curiosity, have you tested your water to know exactly what’s in it? (I’m assuming Fluoride and other city water contaminants). But that will also help guide your choice. We now use the Clearly Filtered after the test results and can’t complain.
Thanks for the good discussion! I love it 👍
Hey so I have a question , out of all these water filters you showed us which is the best one to get to give safe water to drink?
Hey there! Based on our lab testing, thr Clearly Filtered performed the best! That is what I would recommend 👌
@@Freshnss ok one more question so I live in Arizona and our water from the sink is bad out here in Arizona will the water filter get rid of all the toxic?
Great question! A pitcher likely won’t get rid of “all” the toxins, just due to limitations of a smaller form factor of pitcher filters. Have you tested your water to know exactly what is in it? Then we can find the best option to clean up your water.
Pls do generic water filters work too?
Can the Clearly Filtered water pitcher be used if someone has a water softening system?
Yes, it can be used with a softener. Are you primarily trying to remove the sodium from the softener?
I need a test of the PUR water filter pitcher 🙏
Really informative, thanks for this! Will be sharing with my friends in that area. And also testing my own water!
Hey Rachel! Glad it was helpful!! Keep us posted on your test results, will be curious what is in your tap water 👌
Could you also be able to test counter top RO systems like Bluevua, Aquatru ?
Hey There - Yes, we just tested the new Waterdrop countertop RO, and we are working on the AquaTru so stay tuned for that one.
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Weird that the Brita removed 100% flouride when it's packaging says that it leaves a "healthy" amount of flouride per ADA standards. I use a Brita but want one to remove flouride. Is it a special Brita that removes flouride? I'm confused.
Hey there! If you want to remove the fluoride I would go with the clearly filtered. You can get all the information that and the Brita in the description 🙌 Keep me posted which one you go with!
@@Freshnssclearly sponsored by clearly filtered. Nice try. Zerowater removes all fluoride too. Brita removed 0 in other people's tests. So you got that shit completely the wrong way around. At least we know it's bullshit now.
Love the comparison and info on these filters. I bought a ZeroWater out of curiosity. My experience was a pre-wetted (what?) filter with a layer of mold in it. Further looking revealed all Zero Water filters are pre-wetted before leaving the manufacturer. Recommend AGAINST Zero Water who wants to drink mold?
Dang! I had not heard of that problem, but thank you for sharing! Which pitcher are you going with now!? 🤔
Excellent video. I am curious regarding concern for copper and manganese as they are necessary mineral nutrients with recognized health benefits. Please elaborate.
Also, I would be curious as to using two different water pitches in succession and if they would provide results greater than the sums.
Finally, what about micro plastics?
Thank you again.
Excellent questions! Mineral consumption is largely through a balanced diet and food. So while you are correct that some of these minerals have health benefits, it is preferable to have purified water and you can remineralize it if you so desire, with mineral drops or other methods.
For your second question, you are asking about filtering water through a pitcher, and then filtering it again through a second pitcher?
Your question on micro plastics is a good one. These pitchers use BPA free construction. Also, the Clearly Filtered for example, uses medical grade Triton material with won’t leach microsolastic compounds into the drinking water.
ProOne vs Clearly Fitlered pitcher for use on city water?
We lean towards the Clearly Filtered but you really can't go wrong with either.
I just recently bought a Clearly filtered pitcher, There still shows many contaminants in the filtered water when I place a phone light underneath, and looking at it closely, specks and almost an oily looking layer on top has me concerned, very disappointing for the price paid
That is weird. You definitely shouldn’t see visible contaminants. Did you prime the filter as instructed? The CF filters have a special priming process
I seen another video comparing this and results were waaay different. Not sayings your results are wrong but I’m strongly leaning towards a R.O system.
Hey Thanks for watching! An RO will definitely be more effective against a broader range of contaminants. And you will get more purified water without having to refill the pitcher 👌 check out some of our favorites here: freshnss.com/best-reverse-osmosis-drinking-water-system-reviews/
Haven't seen any other videos that did lab testing. Link?
I am not familiar with any other ones that tested these pitchers. Can someone help our friend out?
Hey Pretty Lady,
You look quit objective to me. Well done
Thanks for watching! We assume you mean calcium and magnesium. Those can only be removed by ion exchange and reverse osmosis. These pitcher filters can't remove those minerals in any substantial way.
Unfortunately I cant find the clearly water filter & pitcher here in london ontario canada
It's available online but there are good alternatives in the video if they don't ship to you
Great video! Short and quick to the point!
i just bought a zero like 20 minutes ago , something seems off with the tesatr results from labs, because i watched one just before yours and it said the zero didnt remove uranium but removed all the flouride and your test said the opposite, im up in canada with really hard water and chloride now, loved your video and the other tester had the brita higher then the zero
The source water and concentration of contaminants will affect the final results so things can vary just from that alone. The more you have to begin with, the more drastic results you'll see. With small concentrations of contaminants you'll see more variability with a single test.
how long did your filter last for the zero, mine lasted a week, im heart broken@@Freshnss
Do you have any experience of the Pur filters of this type? I've been using them for years and been pretty satisfied with the taste.
Hey there! We do have experience and they are a great choice for some scenarios, but we did not lab test them yet. We will add to the list!!
@@Freshnss Thank you!
My pleasure 👌
Which one would you use?
What about nitrate levels? Did the clearly filtered add nitrates?
All of the test results are posted in the article on our website: freshnss.com. We could only show effectiveness for those materials that were also present in the tap water to begin with.
is one of these Pur/Pure Plus by a different name? if not, Pur needs to be tested too since walmart sells a lot of them.
Hi Minton - No, we did not include Pur in this review. But we will add that to the list of pitchers to review in the future 👍
Yea I just bought a pur plus too and was hoping to see it. The non pure plus filter in an blog post got lab tested and actually added lead and silver to the water. Makes me wondering about the plus version. But after watching this I'll probably just buy the clearly filtered
Interesting points about the PUR 👀 Thank you for sharing that! You can check out the Clearly Filtered here if your interested bit.ly/3MbRFV4
I love your video, this is the best Water Filter comparison on TH-cam
Hey thank you so much Ngoc Ma!! I’m glad it is helpful!
Where to find the reverse osmosis lab testing result? I can not find it. Can you do the same video on the under sink reverse osmosis system? Thanks.
Hey Terry - Here you go! The test results are also in the description.
th-cam.com/video/WGF-XBo6XHw/w-d-xo.html
Doing this with multiple under sink ROs would be difficult bc they all require some install. But it is a good idea! If there is enough interest we can do it!! 👌
uranium in the water? was the water taken in close proximity to. a nuclear power plant?
Uranium is naturally occurring in geology and leaches into the water supply. It further breaks down into radon. Water is the ultimate solvent.
Awesome video. Have you ever tested the Nikken filter system? Do you know how it compares with the systems you tested?
Hey There, thank you for watching!! We have not lab tested NAKII (I think that’s what your referring to). We will add it to our list for next time!
THANK YOU FOR WATCHING! Which Pitcher Is Your Favorite, Let Us Know!
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5⃣ Brita Everyday Water Pitcher: amzn.to/3FcUSCt
🧪 TapScore Water Test: shrsl.com/3o0fe
Full TapScore Lab Test Results:
Unfiltered Sample: gosimplelab.com/F3M9luLxb5
Clearly Filtered: gosimplelab.com/E2pYU2fUtz
Waterdrop: gosimplelab.com/G2GNdsLtlR
ZeroWater: gosimplelab.com/nFUR3SbqDi
Epic Water: gosimplelab.com/7wEXchz28j
Brita: gosimplelab.com/XJulaWsPgY
Lab Test Data Comparison Spreadsheet:
bit.ly/3VS5z4j
Full Water Filter Pitcher Review At Freshnss:
freshnss.com/best-water-filter-pitcher-reviews/
Chapters:
Intro 0:00
Water Collection Procedure 0:32
How The Scoring Works 2:22
Test Results Tiered List 3:20
Filter Data Analysis 3:59
Final Verdict On Best Pitcher 7:04
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Disclosure: We received zero monetary compensation from any of the brands mentioned in this review. However, we did receive free test kits from Simple Lab, and water pitchers from Waterdrop, Filters Fast (ZeroWater), and Epic Water. That said, we are under no obligation to provide favorable ratings for any of the products in this video. These are unbiased and objective results based on independent lab data.
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Thank you so much for your effort & research. It’s benefiting my family 🤗 🫂 ❤️
Hey there, so happy to hear that! 🙌 Thank you for your kind words.
This video (and the Pure Water blog) were the most helpful resources I found by far. I ordered the Zero Water 7-cup pitcher, which is on sale right now. Clearly Filtered wasn't in my budget but sounds amazing. But I esp. love that Zero Water can do such a great job at a reasonable cost.
Hey thanks for watching - I’m glad it was helpful!
@@Freshnss After I saw this, I saw another video where someone did a similar comparison. But the tap water didn't contain lead. As a result, Brita and Pur came out ahead of Zero Water. I wanted to tell everyone to watch this video, but I didn't want to be rude. 😁 At the same time, it did show the importance of focusing on what exactly it is you want or need filtered. But lead is pretty important! So yes, this was VERY helpful! Thank you!
How do these filter jugs compare to fitted tap filters like Waterdrop etc? I just had a Waterdrop fitted and would be interested to see how they compare. Thanks in advance.
Thanks for watching, this is something we're planning to test soon!
Great video. I’m planing to buy a filtered water bottle to bring to my trip to Mexico. Thank you for the info
I will send you a free filtered bottle if you report back how it worked and how you liked it? Let me know if we have a deal?
Sure! Just send me an email at erik (at) freshnss.com and I will get one sent to you! 🙌
Hey Friend! Email received 🙏
It’s on the way 👍
You did not mention nitrate removal That is a significant contaminant in my water supply. Does tapwater score test for nitrates?
Most accredited lab tests for drinking water will include nitrates and nitrites in their analysis, including tapscore
@@Freshnss Thx
What test kit should i get? I dont live in city and dont think i have a private well lol
The brands often have different strength filters
What about the PFAS??
Hey there! Our water sample did not contain PFAS but the clearly filtered is independently tested to remove PFAS 👍
Finally, someone who tested the water after it was filtered.
Hey there! Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it 🙌
The Waterdrop realy drys my tongue & mouth, itnseems to remove way to many minerals, do the others do the same?
This is a common result of water with lower TDS after fine filtration. Some people are more sensitive to it. Filters that do less filtration won't remove as much and preserve more of the mouthfeel of water with higher TDS.
I wonder how accurate these test are because I just watched a different video saying Zero Water removed all fluoride but your test says it removed none….
Hey Bryan - We worked with the Tap Score water scientists and followed best practices to do all the testing, and we posted all the lab results for everyone to see. Like I said in the vid though, it’s one test from one location. But we are trying to put some transparent testing and data out there for folks like you to have.
@@Freshnss yeah the other video I saw was from Modern Castle and they also used Tap Score. So I’m wondering how accurate the tap score test’s actually are.
I hear you. The tests are done in an EPA certified lab, so they are the best quality you can get. But I would just note the differences in testing procedures like wearing gloves so there is no cross contamination. Or in the video you mention there is water that splashes into the bottom reservoirs as they pour the water into the pitchers, and it bypasses the filter. So things like this make a big difference in testing accuracy and reliability. The process is important
Is it true clearly water adds Cobalt
Excellent information presented in such a clear & thoroughly-detailed manner! Thank you so much for your valuable research!
Hey there! Thank you so much, I’m glad it helped! 🙌
Thanks for doing this with an independent lab. Couldn't have been cheap.
Brilliant video, thank you.
This is such a useful data and perfectly organized and made video. Thank you so much for helping people out on this topic.
Thanks Daniel! I’m glad it was helpful 🙌 which pitcher did you end up going with?
@@Freshnss Clearly filtered 😁
Awesome 🙌 Keep us posted how you like it!
This also does nothing to mention the price point differences. Clearly filtered starts at $110 and the replacement filters are like $60 each. Meanwhile the water drop pitcher with 5 filters is like $60
Right, that’s a great point! The main purpose was to test filtration effectiveness in this video. The Clearly Filtered is $76.50 with our discount. But we have our full review that compares prices and replacement filter costs on our webpage, that’s listed in the description box. We also have a spreadsheet to compare prices. Again, It depends on your budget and what contaminants you need to remove. That’s why we put all the data out there for you to decide 👌 Good questions though!
I just got my Clearly Filtered pitcher recently and ran into an issue with the filter. It started to filter water VERY slowly after around 3 weeks of use. I have tried priming the filter on several occasions but it seems to only resolve the issue for a couple of filters before going back to being slow. I reached out to customer support and they suggested trying the reverse flushing technique, which I also tried to no avail. Has anyone else run into this issue? Were you able to resolve it?
Hey there, thank you for watching! I have not had that issue with mine. Any help from out there there? It could be the specific filter you have?
@@Freshnss I've scoured the internet for an answer and came across amazon reviews on Zerowater filters. Apparently it's common that filters run out their life cycle extremely quickly in areas with higher TDS levels. I'd imagine it's a similar situation for me. CF didn't seem willing to send me another filter on the off chance that it was my specific filter, so rather than sink another $60 into another filter to check, I decided to just buy a water distiller with that money.
No, it's all of the filters. I used clearly filtered water for years. And I got so tired of the slowness. The smell of the container and having to flush each filter. Never knowing when the water would go bad.@@Freshnss
Pitcher filters are best when the water isn't too heavy with contaminants to start with since the amount of media is so small. It could just be that pitchers are not the best treatment option in your area. You may want to consider more robust options like whole house filtration or reverse osmosis depending on what's in your water.
Is there a reason you did not test for the DBTs in the water?? I thought they are important to remove.
Also I watched a video from Modern Castle on TH-cam with lab testing from Tap Score and the lab results said that ZeroWater tested for 100% fluoride removal.
This seems very odd that the same lab would get completely opposite results from the same lab.
Hey there! You mean DBPs? Disinfection byproducts? We did, but there was primarily chlorine present.
I’m not familiar with the other video you are referring too, but we took great care to do our sample collection as precise as possible. We also had all our filters directly from the manufactures, so they are all 100% real.
What are you specifically trying to remove?
I upgraded to clearly filtered because of this video
Not because i wasnt happy with my $16 zero water but because i got money to spend and said what the heck might as well get less fluoride in my drinkibg water.
That is awesome!! How do you like it so far 🙌
@@Freshnss it's in the mail.
Nice! Please keep us posted how you like it once it shows up 🙌
@@Freshnss clearly filter ppm tds: 92-97
Zero water ppm tds: 0 (filter is about 2-3 years old)
My local tap water ppm tds: 26-31
TDS is simply a reading of “stuff” in your water. The clearly filtered is good because it maintains the healthy minerals and pH balance. So a TDS reading alone is not a very good measure of water quality. But thank you for sharing! Good info 👌