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Plastic-Free Rating
Water
Mainstream Brand
Water·ZeroWater

ZeroWater 10-Cup 5-Stage Filter Pitcher

B
PFR Grade
Good — mostly plastic-free with minor concerns
5-stage filtration removes virtually all dissolved solids. Plastic pitcher. ZeroWater is a popular water filter brand.
PFR Recommended

10-cup 5-stage water filter pitcher. Removes virtually all dissolved solids. Plastic pitcher.

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
7
Packaging
5
Transparency
6
Durability
7

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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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Tap water in the US contains PFAS, chlorine, chloramine, lead, and microplastics.

Synthetic Plastic Content
80%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

ZeroWater's 5-stage filter removes virtually all dissolved solids including heavy metals. Plastic pitcher but significantly better than unfiltered tap water. Does not remove PFAS.

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