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They are supposed to remove disease causing bacteria by 99.99999%, this includes Cholera, Salmonella, Typhoid, E. coli,and others.

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Can I recycle Brita filters?

Yes, Brita filters can be recycled through the Brita Recycling Program.


Is a Brita water filter safe?

Brita water filters are debated on safety. The filters do remove heavy metals, 99% of chlorine, and fluoride. The filters pose a danger because bacteria is not killed and if the filters are not changed properly the bacteria is in contact with the water.


Where can one purchase replacement filters for Brita filters?

One can purchase replacement filters for Brita pitchers directly from the Brita website. Other options include Target, Amazon, Staples, and Walgreens.


What should I do with old Brita filters?

Old Brita filters should be recycled according to the guidelines provided by Brita. You can check their website or contact their customer service for specific instructions on how to properly dispose of or recycle the filters.


What do Brita Filters remove from the water?

Brita filters claim to remove chemicals such as chlorine as well as mercury, cadmium, lead and other impurities. The fact of the matter is due to the fine granite filters that attract the metals it removes mostly any impurities you have in your water.


What can one use a BRITA filter for?

BRITA make water filters, designed to remove odors and undesirable tastes from drinking water, using activated carbon. The filters reduce the water‰Ûªs hardness by reducing the concentration of calcium and magnesium, reduces the concentration of chlorine and chlorine compounds, and partially filters out pesticides and heavy metals, such as lead.


Does the brita faucet filter dechlorinate?

Yes, Brita faucet filters are designed to reduce chlorine taste and odor in tap water. They use activated carbon to effectively remove the chlorine from the water as it passes through the filter.


Is brita filtered water deionized?

No, Brita filtered water is not deionized. Brita filters primarily use activated carbon to remove impurities like chlorine, pesticides, and organic compounds from tap water, but they do not remove minerals or ions that contribute to water hardness. Deionized water is a different type of purification process that removes nearly all ions from water.


How is a Pure water filter different from a Brita water filter?

Pur water filters and Brita water filters have a lot in common in the sense that they both filter out the impurities in water. However, a Pur water filter does it by filtering the water through activated carbon which absorbs the impurities. Brita on the other hand does this same thing expect it filters the water through activated carbon and an ion exchange resin. So the difference between Pur and Brita is that Brita takes the filtration process a step further.


How do purifiers like brita work?

It filters out the bacteria and the chemicals that affect the water.


Who is the female voice over for brita water filters?

Well actually the most recent commercials have Zach Braff doing the voice for Brita, not a female


Where could one buy new Britta filters?

If you have a local Target or Walmart, those would be be the easiest and most available places to obtain these filters. If not, they can be obtained through several websites which offer filters.