Quick Drips
Do Brita Filters Remove Fluoride?
Standard Brita pitcher filters use granular activated carbon and are not designed or tested to reduce fluoride. If fluoride reduction matters to you, you need a filter specifically formulated and independently tested for it.
Standard Brita filters reduced PFAS by about 66% in independent EWG testing, and the Brita Elite managed 22%. If PFAS is the reason you are buying a filter, choose one specifically tested for PFOA and PFOS reduction and check the published test data first.
Does The Brita Water Filter Pitcher Remove Microplastics?
Standard Brita pitcher filters use granular activated carbon and are designed mainly for chlorine taste and odor. Microplastics reduction is a separate performance claim, so check the certification listing for your exact filter model. Epic's Pure XP is independently tested to reduce over 99.9% of microplastics.
Is water organic? Water is not considered to be an organic compound. An organic compound is a type of chemical compound that contains carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms, and may also contain other elements such as oxygen, nitrogen, and...
Benefits of Room Temperature Water Or Cold Water, Which One Is Better For You?
Mostly personal preference. Cold water has a small edge during exercise because it goes down easier, and warm water may soothe digestion, but for everyday hydration the temperature makes no meaningful difference.
Epic On The Big Screen - Interview With Pam Bales From Infinite Storm
Check out our interview with Pam Bales from the movie Infinite Storm starring Naomi Watts. The movie is based on the true story of how Pam saved a person's life during a massive storm. Epic Water Filters was selected to provide the cast and crew filtered water bottles on set to keep them safe and hydrated.
Yes, Epic water filters can be recycled. Save up your used filters, email us first for a Recycling Reference Number, mail them in, and we recycle them through TerraCycle and send you a free replacement filter.
Do Straws Help Us Drink More Water?
A straw makes sipping easier and more automatic, and that small convenience can nudge you to drink more water. There is no strong scientific evidence either way, and habits like keeping a bottle within reach matter more.