Even old Brita® pitchers and filters can be transformed once they've been retired. Our partner TerraCycle® can turn your old Brita products into 100% recycled goods like outdoor chairs, bike racks, even park benches! Visit the Brita Recycling page to see how.
Simply download a free shipping label to ship your Brita products and packaging to TerraCycle, and we'll recycle them. Enrollment limits apply. If the program is full, you will be added to a waitlist.
This is the most common Brita filter, usually identified as the “white ones.” They're used in pitchers, faucets, and dispensers, having the capacity to remove foul odor and bad taste. Regarding its efficacy period, you should change this filter every two months or after using 40 gallons of water.
We stand by our products and offer both a 30-day, unconditional, 100% money-back guarantee and a 1-year warranty in case your Brita gets damaged. Your satisfaction is important to us, whether or not you are within the warranty period.
The lawsuit alleges that by writing on their labels that their filters “Reduce 3X contaminants,” Brita has falsely given consumers the impression that the filter removes “arsenic, chromium-6, nitrate and nitrites” and other chemicals, including PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” It does not mention misleading ...
Yes. All Brita® pitchers, dispensers, Premium Filtering Water Bottles, Water Filter Faucet Systems and replacement filters are made without BPA.
Get cleaner, better-tasting water right from your tap.
Curious about what different Brita® filters remove or reduce from tap water? This table lists all the contaminants our filters are certified to reduce including chlorine, lead and copper for great-tasting water.
The manufacturer can tell you what the maintenance recommendations are for the product you have. For example, Brita filter replacement recommendations range from every two to six months, or about every 40 to 120 gallons of water, depending on the product.
If you do not change your water filter after 40 gallons of Brita or every 2 months, bacteria will grow in your filter or get mixed into your water.
Do BRITA water filters remove fluoride? No. BRITA water filters are not designed to remove fluoride.
What are the black specks in the reservoir of my Brita® pitcher or dispenser? Seeing carbon particles in the pitcher or dispenser after several weeks of use is normal with our older filters. Our new filters are designed to eliminate black flecks in your water.
Is Carbon Dust Safe to Drink? Although the black dust floating in your water might look unappealing, it's not considered harmful. In fact, some believe consuming activated carbon (charcoal) is beneficial for the following: Cleansing blood.
The inside of my filter cartridge is damp. What should I do? Don't worry, it's completely normal. Whether it's damp or dry has no effect on the water filter's performance.
"We recommend that you store your Brita system in the refrigerator to get cold, great-tasting water," reads the manual for the Brita Smart Pitcher OB39/42632, a top performer in our latest water filter review.
Refer to the local recycling facility for specific information on items accepted for recycling. While not recommended, it is safe to throw water filters in the trash.
Yes, mold can grow in a Brita filter or in the water reservoir if not properly cleaned and maintained.
Health Risks: Drinking from an old filter can expose individuals to harmful chemicals and heavy metals that the filter was initially designed to remove. This can lead to health issues, especially in vulnerable populations like pregnant women, children, and the elderly.
Get Rid of Limescale and Mildew
Get rid of the built-up limescale and any mildew with a white vinegar and water solution. Mix about ⅓ cup of white vinegar with 2/3 cup of water in a small bowl. Wet your sponge or cloth in the solution and then scrub the inside of the reservoir and lid.
Do not put in the mixed recycling bins. Put in the Garbage or check out the TERRACYCLE mail-in recycling program. Brita® has teamed up with TerraCycle® to bring you a national recycling solution for Brita® filters, pitchers, dispensers, bottles, faucet systems, and packaging.
The Brita Standard Filter (white) should be replaced every 40 gallons or about every two months. The Brita Longlast Filter (blue) should be replaced every 120 gallons or about every six months. The Brita Stream Filter (gray) should be replaced every 40 gallons or about every two months.
Although both filtered water and bottled water can provide healthier, better-tasting water, the cost-effectiveness and smaller environmental impact of filtered water beats out bottled water at every turn.
Some examples include esters, aldehydes, methanol, acetates, and acetic acid, all of which alter the final flavor slightly. Some have claimed that the Brita filter works by removing these congeners from less-pure vodka, improving the taste, and preventing the next-day hangover. This isn't entirely true.
Brita can't remove microorganisms from water. Boiling tap water involves heating it until it reaches a rolling boil, then waiting the allotted time for microorganisms to be killed. Boiling water also speeds up the chlorine dissipation process, helping to reduce the chlorine in your water.