Almost half of all tap water in the U.S. contains the toxic class of chemicals PFAS, with a significant concentration on the East Coast, according to a recent study from the U.S. Geological Survey.

If you’re concerned about what’s really lurking in your tap water—for whatever reason—a water filter pitcher can go a long way in making it cleaner (not to mention better-tasting). But the best water ...

When it comes to getting your daily dose of water in, ensuring you’re drinking clean, safe water is key. But how can you be ...

Unlike countertop units that divert water from a tap to a sink-side cartridge, faucet-mounted water filters are compact devices that attach directly to your faucet. Depending on their efficacy, they ...

When I ask friends and family why they don’t drink tap water in LA, they give the same vague answer: It’s chlorinated, gross and probably unhealthy. For years, that explanation sufficed, so I did what ...

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If you’ve been thinking about buying a water filter pitcher to reduce the contaminants in your drinking water, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Brita and Pur. As the two most recognizable names ...

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In a world of plastic water filter pitchers, I tested two of the new generation of stainless-steel filter systems. I will admit that the popularity of those giant, stainless steel, gravity-fed water ...

Changing my fridge’s water filter is one of those little chores I always put off, primarily because I hate buying the filters. Most name-brand replacements retail for about $50, which isn’t a small ...

When hiking in the backcountry, you need a good backpacking water filter to ensure access to safe, clean water. A functional water filter (and often a water purifier, too) can’t be missed on a packing ...