Then we poured all 16 ounces into a water filter pitcher, waited for it to filter all the water, poured it into a new glass and took the readings again. While the results of my tap water varied slightly each time I filled a fresh glass with 16 ounces the TDS of the water used always read between 47 and 50 ppm, or parts per million. We filled a marked mason jar glass with 16 ounces of tap water and used an Orapxi water quality tester to measure and note the TDS present to see how much was in the water originally and how much had been removed. To test these water filter pitchers, we washed each one with mild soap and water, then followed the individual manufacturer instructions for soaking, rinsing or otherwise prepping filters for use. You can also buy Aarke enriching granules to alkalinize your water if you prefer. That's about 9 gallons less than Brita claims its filters will purify. One package of granules is estimated to filter about 31.7 gallons of water. A three-pack of filter granules costs $19.50 on Aarke's website, about the same price as Brita replacement filters and cheaper than ZeroWater filters. It's worth noting that the Aarke has a reusable filter so you only buy the granules which are easily loaded into the metal filter cartridge and saves a bit on plastic waste. Plus, this pitcher is good-looking enough to set this out for a dinner party. It's not as efficient as our top pick, the ZeroWater filter pitcher, but about on par with the Brita models. It also did well removing about 40% of the dissolved solids from my tap water. It was the best looking of the bunch made from glass and stainless steel frame with a sleek overall design. This stylish Swedish kitchen brand is best known for its elegant sparkling water makers but now offers an equally eye-catching filter pitcher.
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