Clearly Filtered pitcher vs ZeroWater 52-cup Ready-Read dispenser (2 filters)
Only the ZeroWater 52-cup Ready-Read dispenser (2 filters) is certified to reduce PFAS, lead, chromium 6 and mercury. Verdict: the ZeroWater 52-cup Ready-Read dispenser (2 filters) for broader certified protection (5 vs 1 of the contaminants we track); the Clearly Filtered pitcher if running cost matters more. Replacement filters and water for 2 people cost about $133 a year on the Clearly Filtered pitcher and $272 on the ZeroWater 52-cup Ready-Read dispenser (2 filters); they cost $110 and $65 to buy.
| Clearly Filtered pitcher | ZeroWater 52-cup Ready-Read dispenser (2 filters) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pitcher | Dispenser |
| Price | $110 | $65 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | $133 | $272 |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | 65¢ | 133¢ |
| Gallons per day | — | — |
| Pure to drain | — | — |
| Installation | none | none |
| PFAS | Brand test only | Certified |
| Lead | Brand test only | Certified |
| Chlorine | Certified | Certified |
| Chloramine | Brand test only | — |
| Fluoride | Brand test only | — |
| Arsenic | Brand test only | — |
| Nitrate | Brand test only | — |
| Chromium 6 | — | Certified |
| Mercury | Brand test only | Certified |
| Microplastics | Brand test only | — |
| TDS | — | Brand test only |