Pitcher Water Filters

Pitcher water filters are probably the most popular style, and are the least expensive options for small quantities of filtered water. You pour water into the top portion of the jug, and it flows through a filter into the main canister. Check with each manufacturer to see what contaminants are removed with each filter product.

1. Brita Pitchers

Brita has a large line of jugs and pitchers, in many shapes and sizes. Their newest models have an electronic indicator to let you know when to change the filter.

2. Pur 8-Cup Pitcher

Pur carries two sizes of pitchers, and one counter-top dispenser for larger volumes of water. Their filters have a built-in guage to measure how much life is left in them.

3. Clear2o Filter Pitcher

The Clear2o filter pitcher fills and filters much faster than the regular pitcher filters, because you attach it directly to your faucet and fill it under pressure. Much quicker than letting the water slowly drip through the filter.

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Buy Water Filters

There are different kinds of water filtering systems out there, and you should think about what your needs are before deciding on the type of filters you should get. Primarily, how much water will you need to filter.

Pitcher Filters

These are great for the occasional need for filtered water. Add water to the top portion of the jug, and the water flows through an internal filter into the main canister. Sometimes it can take several minutes for the water to filter through.

• Brita Pitchers
• Pur Ultimate Pitchers
• Culligan Designer Filter Pitcher

Faucet Mounted Filters

Faucet mounted filters allow you to filter water straight from the tap, and many models can divert the water from the filter so you don't waste your filter when you just want regular water (for doing dishes perhaps). The filters are pretty small, though.

• Pur Ultimate Faucet Mounts
• Brita On Tap Faucet Filters
• Omni Faucet Mount Water Filter

Under the Sink Filters

These systems are similar to the faucet-mounted ones, in that they only service a single sink in your house. But, they install under the sink, and usually come with a dedicated faucet or tap. The filters are usually larger and will last longer than the first two types.

• Everpure Water Filters
• Omni Undersink Water Filters
• Pur Plus Undersink

Whole House Filters

These filters systems are installed at the water source for your house, and provide filtered water throughout the house. You would likely only need a unit like this if your water is very poor, and you want filtration for all uses, not just drinking and cooking. Once you get to this size of system, you can establish much more elaborate filtering or water softening.

• Culligan Whole House Filters
• Doulton Whole House Systems

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Coffee Filters

If you use a drip coffee maker, then you are familiar with coffee filters. Paper filters are pretty standard, but they're not your only option. Different kinds of reusable filters are better for the environment, and do not effect the taste of your coffee as much.

1. Melitta Paper Coffee Filters

Ok, paper filters are the easiest to use, and you don't make a mess trying to clean them up. You may get a slight papery taste to your coffee though.

2. Gold Coffee Filters

Yes, coffee filters made with real gold. These high-quality filters are lined with 23karat gold and will not give any odd flavours to your coffee. Not cheap, but they will last you a very long time.

3. Cloth Coffee Filters

These are great, and environmentally friendly. You can get filters in the same size as the paper ones, but made in with unbleached cotton. You can just rinse them out between uses.

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