One of the things I’ve been working on getting better at is drinking more water. There was a point when I was extremely active, and drinking a gallon per day. Nowadays, I’m lucky if I get a liter.

It’s not because I’m neglectful. I just don’t want to contribute to ocean pollution by drinking 4 1-L bottles or 8 500-mL bottles of water a day. Even using my brita wasn’t working, because I could still taste the chlorine in the tap water. Luckily, ZeroWater reached out and I’m on a much better path to achieving my water goals.

What is ZeroWater?

ZeroWater delivers high performance water filtration to consumers through its advanced 5-stage ion exchange filter, which removes virtually all total dissolved solids (TDS) from your water. It is the only gravity-fed filtration system to match the TDS levels found in Purified Bottled Water. It is also the only pour through water filtration systems on the market that is NSF certified for both Lead and Chromium 6 (Hexavalent).

ZeroWater vs. Brita

I received the 8-Cup Round Water Filter Pitcher ($29.99) and the first thing I wanted to do was compare it to my Brita to see if it actually works better.

The first thing I loved was how specific they are about the total dissolved solids in your water. All ZeroWater models come with a pamphlet that goes in depth about the filter life. While the Brita just has a generic message to change every 2 months, ZeroWater actually provides a map of the US, with a color coded chart, to tell you the estimated Tap Water TDS by state, and how many gallons you can expect getting before changing your filter.

To make it even better, all ZeroWater products come with a free water quality meter to show the 5-stage filtration technology at work removing 99.6% of Total Dissolved Solids. According to the map, Florida has an average of 201-300 TDS which is characterized as high contaminant levels that will require a filter change after 15 - 25 gallons. Because I live by a lake and have a separate filtration system in the HOA development I live in, my TDS was only 153 from the tap which means I won’t have to change my filter until after I’ve used it for 25 - 40 gallons of water.

It was time to put them up against each other and actually measure the effectiveness of both filters. While the straining time from using the ZeroWater filter takes a little bit longer than the Brita, I don’t mind waiting became of how effective it really is. I was shocked after testing my brita and seeing my TDS measured to 140. Direct from the tap was 153 so it really wasn’t effective. When I measured my zero water, it gave me a 000 as promised. The water tasted more crisp, and didn’t have any hint of cloudiness like the Brita filtered water.

Final Thoughts

I feel like it’s pretty obvious from the results, but I will definitely be using my ZeroWater filter exclusively. They provide more information that goes quite in depth about their technologies and water contaminants that make you feel that they truly care about water quality. I truly feel more confident about drinking from the tap.

Their full product lines include BPA-free plastic, stainless steel, glass pitchers and dispensers ranging from 6- Cup to 40- Cup capacity. I have my eye on the 26 oz. Tumbler next so I can fill up my bottle no matter where I’m at.

If you are interested in learning more about ZeroWater or purchasing a filter of your own, visit ZeroWater.com, or pick one up at BedBath & Beyond, Target, or Walmart Stores Nationwide.