A New Generation of Big Water Filters-Without the Plastic

"Most water filter pitchers are made of BPA-free plastic. But as new research shows that bottled-water drinkers ingest tens of thousands of excess microplastic particles, wellness lovers have begun to look askance at water filters that are themselves made of plastic."

"A newer generation of gravity filters has leaned into this, removing all-or nearly all-points of contact with plastic. And so I put a pair of these new-school filters to the test. The Boroux Legacy Water Filter System ($419) is a handsome gravity-fed filter system from a former Berkey distributor whose livelihood was disrupted by Berkey's fight with federal regulators."

Stainless steel gravity-fed water filter systems have gained popularity among wellness and prepping communities, though their appeal initially seemed primarily aesthetic. Concerns about microplastics in bottled water and plastic-based filters have driven renewed interest in these systems. A new generation of all-stainless or nearly all-stainless gravity filters addresses plastic contamination worries. Two prominent options tested include the Boroux Legacy Water Filter System and the Rorra Countertop System, which feature advanced capabilities like sensor technology. Testing evaluated setup ease, plastic content, chlorine reduction effectiveness, and impacts on dissolved solids and pH levels.

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