Tap water is generally safe to drink, but it can contain impurities that affect its quality and taste. Impurities such as chlorine, lead, aluminum, and certain pesticides are known to alter the taste and appearance of water, which overall can affect both your food and drink. A Brita Filter can help protect your family from lead exposure.
This is why I prefer to filter my drinking water with a Brita Filter. A Brita Filter is an inexpensive and convenient way of improving the quality of tap water and reducing impurities. The result is clearer, cleaner water that tastes better whether you are simply drinking it or are using it to cook or make coffee.
BRITA is a worldwide brand leader in household water filtration and a pioneer in filter technology.
With a Brita Filter you have three main options:
• an on tap filter that attaches to your kitchen faucet
• a pitcher
• or a “combination” of the two in a 1+ gallon dispenser.
Brita Filter
The features of a BRITA filter pitcher are:
• Eliminates 98% of lead
• Reduces chlorine, bad taste, odor, sediment, and water hardness
• Contemporary, stylish design with flip top lid for easy refilling
• Space efficient, fits refrigerator door
• 1-1/2 quart capacity
• Ideal for every household.
• Includes 1 filter.
• Note: it is recommended that you replace the filter once every 8 weeks. Replacement filters are available from most Brita retailers.
Brita Filter on tap filtration system features:
• Filter life: Up to 100 gallons
• Electronic LED filter replacement indicator flashes red when the filter should be replaced
• Eliminates 98.7% of the Lead and reduces sediment
• Convenient spray option
• Attaches easily to faucet without tools
Brita Filter Dispenser features:
• Removes chlorine, sediment, zinc, and other harmful substances for clean, great-tasting water
• Compact 1.13-gallon capacity tank; fits on countertops and shelves
• Perfect size for small office or family
• Digital indicator signals time to replace filter
• Includes non-replaceable, 5-year battery; limited 90-day warranty
BRITA, founded in 1966, has been among the leading experts in the field of water optimization. Over time Brita has become two global companies which manufacture water filtration products for both household and professional applications.
Not only do Brita Filtration Systems reduce impurities but Brita filters also keep a healthy level of fluoride, a water additive that promotes strong teeth.
The Brita® Water Filtration Pitcher is Water Quality Association certified to reduce the following harmful contaminants that may be in your tap water.
Potential Health Effects of contaminated tap water.
Lead Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits
Infants and children: delays in physical or mental development.
Adults: kidney problems, high blood pressure.
Copper Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits.Short-term: gastrointestinal distress.
Long-term: liver or kidney damage.
Mercury Erosion of natural deposits, runoff from landfills and cropland.Kidney damage.
Cadmium Corrosion of galvanized pipes, runoff from waste batteries and paints.Kidney damage.
Benzene Discharge from factories, leaching from gas storage tanks and landfills.Anemia, decrease in blood platelets, increased risk of cancer.
A Brita Filter can help protect your family against these potential negative health effects.
