I am used to be a bottled water snob. That is what my husband said when we were dating (in loving, light-hearted humor, of course). You would never find me ANYWHERE without a bottle of water. Unfortunately, only 20% of plastic water bottles are recycled in the US and Americans throw away 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour. I’m feeling a little guilty right now. I have to admit that up until even a few weeks ago, I was still buying bottled water, despite the fact that we have a dispenser with filtered water built into our fridge (which was why we bought this particularly model). The problem is that I don’t like the taste of the water from the fridge, even though I know it’s filtered. I’ve been trying really hard to drink the water and some days I do ok. But to be honest, I prefer bottled water. I prefer the convenience and the taste. What I don’t like is the cost…to us and to the environment. I’ve been thinking a lot about what I can do to eliminate my bottled water habit.
So I finally decided to try the PUR Water Pitcher from PUR Water Filtration Systems. While I did obtain this product as part of this review, I have to say that at less than $20.00, I would have purchased it. Once I started doing some research on contaminants in tap water (which I could have hypothesized because ours pretty much tastes like a piece of sheet metal), the current water shortage in this country, and the excessive cost of making plastic bottles for water, I decided that this was at least worth a try. Here is a little more information from the site:
PUR is the first leading water filtration brand to claim reduction of trace levels of pharmaceuticals identified in U.S. tap water – more than 99 percent for PUR faucet filters and more than 96 percent for PUR pitchers. In addition, PUR filters remove 99.9 percent of microbial cysts such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium, which can lead to intestinal illness. PUR filters reduce many kinds of contaminants in water, while leaving fluoride, which is essential for developing and maintaining healthy teeth in children and adults, giving it the American Dental Association Seal of Approval.
I have nothing to compare this to (I’ve never tried other manufacturers), but this is my new favorite kitchen item. It’s easy to use, inexpensive, and the water tastes great! The system is super easy to put together…just be sure to soak and flush the filter with the first use (directions in the owner’s manual). Just fill the top container, press the electronic filter change light, and wait for your water to be contaminant-free. There is a slot on top and towards the front to place your flavor cartridges. The flavor options are what really sold me on this! I love putting lemon in my water and that is something I’m not able to do with bottled water unless I pour it into a glass (and then what is the point of the bottle?). The flavors are very subtle and can be added to individual glasses if desired (you can also drink the water as is). My favorite flavor is the raspberry and I’m thinking about getting a strawberry cartridge soon. The flavor cartridges do not contain sugar, calories, or dyes, however, I recommend checking the complete nutrition fact sheet on the site in case you have allergies. I actually enjoy drinking the water as is (without flavor) but using the cartridges is a nice alternative to juice (and it’s healthier).
The replacement filters typically need to be replaced every 1-2 months (and the indicator light will let you know when it’s time) and retail for less than $10 on Amazon (I recommend buying in bulk to save a little money). Replacement flavor cartridges cost approximately $9 and one cartridge lasts for 75 servings. At less than $20 to start and $10 or less a month, it’s definitely an affordable way to drink great-tasting, contaminant-free water. If you’re interested in reading more about the company and products, I highly encourage you to visit the site (there is a wealth of information at your disposal). You can calculate how much money you’d save by switching to a PUR Water Filtration System, find out how clean your city’s water is, and phamaceuticals in tap water. Here is a little video I shot of the system in use…Enjoy!
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Very cool product! all good info on this site!!!!