Standard Water Filter Pitcher

Name: Standard Water Filter Pitcher
Brand: Brita

PFR Grade

Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency

Removes chlorine, taste, and odor. Does NOT remove PFAS, microplastics, or most heavy metals. The plastic pitcher is BPA-free but not certified for chemical safety. Widely used but significantly overestimated in effectiveness.

PFR Reviewed

Standard water filter pitcher with replaceable filter cartridge. Removes chlorine, taste, and odor. BPA-free plastic construction.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

$35See Safer Alternatives in Water

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Tap water in the US contains detectable PFAS in over 45% of systems tested by the USGS. Plastic water bottles leach BPA, BPS, and microplastics — especially when heated. The average American gets a significant portion of their total plastic exposure from drinking water and beverage containers.

Synthetic Plastic Content

80%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Brita is the most popular water filter in the US, but it does not remove PFAS, microplastics, or most heavy metals. Many consumers believe Brita provides comprehensive water purification — it does not. For PFAS removal, reverse osmosis is required.