If you have ever owned a Brita Water Pitcher, you probably have wondered how often you should replace the pitcher’s water filter and which one you should use.
While Brita water filters effectively remove contaminants like chlorine, copper and mercury from drinking water, their effectiveness does decrease if they are not replaced after their recommended lifespan.
Hereby, here’s a comprehensive guide as to when should you replace your Brita’s water filter, when and with what:
When should you replace Brita water filter?
According to Brita’s own FAQ site, it depends on what water pitcher you own.
If you own a pitcher with a Brita Standard Filter (white-colored filter), the company recommends replacing it every 40 gallons or about every two months.
If you own one with an Elite Filter (blue-colored filter), Brita recommends replacing the filter every 120 gallons or about every six months.
Lastly, for pitchers fitted with a Brita Stream Filter (gray-colored filter), it’s recommended to replace it every 40 gallons or about every two months.
Most Brita pitchers have a capacity of between 6 and 10 cups, so if you refill your pitcher more than twice a day, you might need to change your filter more often than recommended.
This chart, provided by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, shows how much water on average each person drinks per day based on age:
| Age | Daily water intake |
|---|---|
| 1-3 years | 4 cups |
| 4-8 years | 5 cups |
| 9-18 years | 7-11 cups |
| 18+ male | 13 cups |
| 18+ female | 9 cups |
| Pregnant or breastfeeding | 10-13 cups |
How do to prevent Brita filter from popping out of pitcher?
According to Brita, lining up the new filter’s groove with the ridge and pressing down firmly will ensure a tight fit.
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