U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. “You’re still welcome to because it might make your water taste a little bit better, but it shouldn’t be considered necessary to have a water filter ...

LifeStraw has become a big name in both the outdoors and emergency preparedness industries for its simple and easy-to-use personal water filters. While you’ve likely seen the brand’s signature filter, ...

If you’re like a majority of Americans, the water from your household tap travels through miles of aquifers, pipes, and treatment systems before landing in your glass. One of the easiest ways to boost ...

All sorts of nasties—lead, mercury, radium, nitrates, norovirus, agricultural runoff, PFAS, and more—can lurk in your water. No surprise, then, that about 40% of U.S. homes filter theirs. But the ...

Ever had that sip of water at 3 a.m.? Tastes good, feels good, right? What about taking a sip of water from a bottle, a fountain at a park, or a friend’s place? Have you ever noticed a different taste ...

David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things edible, including meal kit services, food subscriptions, kitchen tools and cooking tips. David earned his BA from ...

If you’ve been thinking about buying a water filter pitcher to reduce the contaminants in your drinking water, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Brita and Pur. As the two most recognizable names ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Katya Mosely remembers the exact moment it all began, a few years ago. “It was my daughter’s piano teacher,” she says. “She had a 6-inch-long stick of charcoal floating in her glass water bottle. I ...