Standard Pitcher
Affordable everyday pitcher that improves taste and cuts chlorine right out of the box.
At a glance
Pros
- + Very low entry price
- + No installation required
- + Improves taste and odor noticeably
- + Widely available replacement filters
Cons
- − Does not reduce lead in the standard filter
- − Short filter life requires frequent swaps
Our verdict
Brita's Standard Pitcher is the budget benchmark for better-tasting tap water. It only tackles chlorine and mercury, so it is not for heavy contamination.
Full specs
| Filter type | Pitcher |
|---|---|
| Removes | chlorine, mercury |
| NSF certified | 42, 53 |
| Flow rate | 0.5 GPM |
| Filter life | 40 gal |
| Filter cost / yr | 36 USD |
| Installation | No-install |
| Storage tank | No |
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