A former scientist and influencer went viral after explaining why Brita is the “worst” water purifier out there.
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In a TikTok with 633,000 views, Warren Phillips (@nonoxydad) explained why he and Brita hit it off. “If you look at their marketing, it reduces the taste and odor of chlorine,” he emphasized. “it is, taste There is a chlorine smell, but it doesn’t go away. Some will be removed, but not all. ”
He added, “Third parties have tested this material and the reduction in lead, cadmium, and other toxic heavy metals they claim here is only a small percentage.”
So, he says, “it doesn’t actually purify the water at all. One lab test result even showed increased levels of aluminum.”
He continued: “If that truth isn’t enough to improve your water’s filtration ability, this pitcher is made of plastic. What does that mean? Storing water in there will remove microplastics and millions of nano-sized particles. Plastic debris can be released and cause inflammation and disease in the body.”
Overall, it seems like people should avoid Brita based on this video. But is what Phillips said true?
Phillips did not immediately respond to requests for comment from TikTok and the Daily Dot via email.
@nonxydad The Brita filter may be one of the least effective filters you can buy. So, if you are considering buying a Brita filter, you better save your money. 💵 👉 Although it claims to reduce the taste and odor of chlorine, it doesn’t actually remove the chlorine and therefore has no special health benefits. 👉 And when it comes to toxic heavy metals like lead and cadmium, the reductions aren’t as dramatic as other filters available for home use. 👉 Some tests also showed increased aluminum levels after filtration. 😳 👉 Additionally, plastic pitchers themselves release harmful microplastics into the water, which can cause inflammation, hormonal disruption, and other health issues. Once you know this, it’s time to upgrade your water filtration to something less toxic, like a reverse osmosis system. 💧 #Brita #water filter #cleanwater #healthhack #NonToxicLiving ♬ Original music –
Is non-toxic dad right?
According to tap scoreBrita is certified to reduce “aesthetic chlorine” under NSF/ANSI 42. This does not mean that the chlorine is completely removed, but it does remove enough chlorine that it does not affect the taste or odor of the water.
Second, the cited studies are Water Purifier Research Institute Brita claims that its water filters remove only small amounts of substances such as uranium, arsenic, lead, and copper. The cited study also suggests that aluminum content in water has increased by nearly 34%.
The Environmental Research Center also notes that the Brita pitcher’s lid and filter housing are made of polypropylene plastic. Additionally, water filter reservoirs and pitchers are made of two possible substances. The first is NAS, which is a styrenic plastic, and the second is SAN (styrene acrylonitrile). However, all of these reportedly Tested for safety by the National Health Foundation.
Brita did not immediately respond to Daily Dot’s email request for comment.
While commenters appreciated the advice, they had the same feedback for Phillips. Which water filter should I use instead?
One person wrote: “I love how he says the worst things and doesn’t give any concrete examples of what could be better.” “I’m having trouble finding the right filter when I don’t want to install a tap filter,” added another user. “Help! Please tell me which one is best!”
“Won’t the problem be solved after all?” asked a third. “Come.”
Many other commenters also recommend ZeroWater filters as an alternative to Brita.
One viewer said, “Zero water is the best.” Another added: “All our food is made of plastic, but the best filter I’ve found is the Zero Water Filter!!”
Comparatively, zero water Websitethis water filtration company reports that it removes 99 percent of chlorine, 99.9 percent of cyanide, 99 percent of fluoride, 98 percent of nitrates, and 99 percent of other nitrates.
Zero Water did not immediately respond to Daily Dot’s emailed request for comment.
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