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- Simple and effective
- Removes wide range of contaminants
- Long filtration time (15 minutes)
- Capacity
The PUR Ultimate Pitcher water filter pops up in many reviews as the simplest solution to everyday water-quality issues. Although this particular pitcher is no longer available, newer PUR pitchers, including the PUR CR-6000 2-Stage Pitcher (*est. $17) are. According to tests, the dual-filtration system on PUR water filters removes cryptosporidium, which competing Brita pitchers can't handle. Reviewers note, though, that a full pitcher of water takes about 15 minutes to filter by gravity, and an eight- or 10-cup pitcher just isn't enough drinking water for some households.
The PUR Ultimate Pitcher water filter is reviewed by numerous sources, including Consumer Reports, TheGreenGuide.com, NBC's "Today Show" and GoodHousekeeping.com, all of which compare it to other water filters.
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1. ConsumerReports.org
Consumer Reports tests six different types of filtering systems comprising 27 individual models, including the PUR Ultimate Pitcher.
Review: Water Filters, Editors of Consumer Reports, May 2007
TheGreenGuide.com compares 18 popular filters side-by-side; readers can see at a glance which models have the lowest retail cost and lowest annual replacement filter cost, which contaminants they remove, filter type and more. No editor ratings are included, however.
Review: Water Filters, Editors of The Green Guide
Citing consumer group ratings, "Today Show" reporter Phil Lempert recommends the PUR pitcher and PUR 3-Stage Faucet Mount, listing the pros and cons of each.
Review: Get Your Water Fix ... Without the Bottle, Phil Lempert, Nov. 2, 2007
Good Housekeeping tests water filters, but doesn't tell us how many (or which) models didn't make the cut. Along with other types of filters, editors recommend PUR Ultimate and Brita Smart pitchers.
Review: Is Your Family's Water Safe?, Editors of Good Housekeeping, Feb. 2005
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