My Favorite High-Tech Water Filtration Pitcher Is Now on Sale
I don’t use heavy duty water filters attached to the faucet. I care about the purity and taste of my water, but not enough for all that. Instead, I use a water filter pitcher. I’ve been using a Culligan ZeroWater pitcher that I’ve had for a few months now (long enough to change the filter three times) and I’ve found that it improves the taste and quality of my water to my liking. It’s on sale for 29% off right now, so if you’ve been looking for it, this is a great place to start.
Culligan ZeroWater Filter Jug
Why is it called ZeroWater, you ask? The purpose of the filter is to reduce the total dissolved solids (TDS) in the water to zero. The coolest thing about the pitcher is that it has a little measuring device that allows you to check if it’s working. My model is old, so the TDS on my quality tester is in parts per million (PPM), but it’s still the same.
TDS refers to organic and inorganic materials such as metals, minerals, salts and ions dissolved in water. I don’t know exactly what the TDS is in my water — though Culligan’s website claims its ZeroWater filters produce “significant reductions in the perennial chemicals PFOA and PFOS, lead, chromium and mercury”—but my drinks taste better without them. .
This also lasts for some time. I would say I use mine every day and in about 10 months I’ve changed the filter three times. I use a small stick to test the water about once a week, and it’s only when I see the number go up from zero that I realize the filter is losing efficiency and it’s time to replace it. I can taste it too. It tastes a little bad as the filter runs out of power. It’s not difficult to change this. You simply unscrew the filter from the cap, screw in a new one and call it a day. From there, it works like any other water filter pitcher. You fill the top with tap water and let it pass through the filter and into the base. From there, you can pour it using a tap or pourer, which is handy when you store it in the refrigerator and don’t want to take it out just to pour.
Do you need a water filter pitcher?
There is a hierarchy of filters, and if you’re looking for something serious, check out Lifehacker’s guide to the best ones. Pitchers are mainly useful for improving flavor as they can filter out minerals and other particles, but not viruses or bacteria. It really depends on where you live and how concerned you are about water quality. My boyfriend lives in a county that last year received millions of federal dollars to combat lead in its water, so he’s spent a lot of money on bottled water since he moved there. Adding a ZeroWater pitcher has saved him a ton of money and added peace of mind, plus it’s much better for the environment than constantly buying those big plastic pitchers.
If you spend a lot on bottled or pre-filtered water, this may be beneficial for you. In my opinion, this improves the taste. Personally, I’ve always been a big fan of tap water. Before I purchased this device, I thought the idea of not drinking free water in my own home was incredibly pretentious. I still enjoy nightly sips from the bathroom sink faucet, but I’m not too proud to admit that it has improved the overall taste of my water.