Activated Carbon
Adsorbs chlorine, taste, odor compounds, and many organic contaminants.
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Clearly Filtered
No. 1 Filtered Water Pitcher
A pitcher built around Affinity filtration technology and tested against more than 365 contaminants by independent EPA-accredited laboratories.
- BPA / BPS Free
- 365+ Contaminants Tested
- Made in USA
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Editorial
Why we recommend it
- Independently tested by EPA-accredited laboratories against NSF / ANSI 42, 53, 244, 401, and 473 protocols — including PFAS, lead, fluoride, chromium-6, and microplastics.
- Pitcher and housing are BPA, BPS, and phthalate free; filters use a multi-stage Affinity filtration design rather than carbon alone.
- Independent lab reports are published publicly and updated as testing expands.
At a glance
Pros & cons
Pros
- Independent EPA-accredited testing across 365+ contaminants
- Reduces PFAS, lead, fluoride, chromium-6, and microplastics
- Multi-stage Affinity media outperforms basic carbon pitchers
Cons
- Pitcher housing is plastic (BPA / BPS / phthalate free)
- Slower pour rate than basic pitchers
- ~100 gallon filter life — replacements add up on heavy use
Who it suits
Best for
- 01
Households wanting deep filtration without installing a system
- 02
Renters and small kitchens
- 03
First-time upgrades from a basic carbon pitcher
Transparency
Things to know
- 01
Pitcher housing is plastic (BPA / BPS / phthalate free).
- 02
Flow rate is slower than basic carbon pitchers — a trade-off for deeper filtration.
- 03
Filter life is approximately 100 gallons.
Composition
Materials & ingredients
System architecture
- Affinity filtration technology
- Multi-stage proprietary blend incorporating activated carbon and ion exchange
- BPA / BPS / phthalate free housing
Independently verified
Certifications
- Tested to NSF / ANSI 42, 53, 244, 401, 473 protocols
What's inside
Filter media
Ion Exchange
Targets dissolved heavy metals such as lead and chromium-6 by trading them for harmless ions.
Proprietary Affinity Blend
A multi-stage media combination the brand uses to extend contaminant coverage to PFAS, fluoride, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics. Performance is documented through third-party lab testing.
Third-party verified
Independent testing
- Tested by EPA-accredited laboratories to NSF / ANSI 42 (aesthetic), 53 (health), 244 (microbiological), 401 (emerging contaminants), and 473 (PFOA / PFOS).
The standard
Why it made the cut
- Most pitchers reduce chlorine and call it a day. Clearly Filtered publishes performance data across hundreds of contaminants and uses independent EPA-accredited labs — the kind of transparency our standard exists to reward.
FAQ
Common questions
- Is it NSF certified?
- It is tested against multiple NSF / ANSI protocols by independent EPA-accredited laboratories. The reports are published publicly.
- Does it remove fluoride and PFAS?
- Yes. Published test data covers both, alongside lead, chromium-6, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics.
Materials Library
Materials behind this recommendation
Each material below has a canonical explainer in our shared Materials Library. Open one to see how it behaves, where it belongs, and where it doesn't.
PFAS
Chemical
PFAS are a family of thousands of synthetic fluorinated compounds prized for their ability to repel water, oil, and heat — and criticised for their persistence in the human body and the environment.
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Lead
Metal
Lead is a potent neurotoxin with no safe exposure level in children. It rarely appears in modern products by design but persists in older homes, imported pottery, and some water systems.
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Glass
Mineral
Glass is the most inert food-contact material in most kitchens. It does not leach, does not react with food, and — in the right formulation — handles baking and freezing without concern.
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