How often should Brita pitchers be replaced?

about every 2 months
Replace your Brita Stream® Filter every 40 gallons, or about every 2 months. If you have hard water, you may need to change filters more often. When you install a new filter, use your built-in electronic filter indicator or SmartLight™ filter indicator so you’ll know exactly when to replace it.

Why do Brita filters need to be replaced?

Brita filters are not washable or reusable. That’s why you have to replace them every month or two. The filter life depends on the quality of the water you’re starting out with and the volume of water you use. If you notice the water starting to taste or smell funny, you know it’s time to replace it.

What happens if you don’t replace Brita filter?

If you don’t change a filter in your Brita, your water is no longer being filtered. You can get sick, germs contaminate the water, the water will taste weird, the water can get cloudy, and it will smell funny.

Can you get sick from an old Brita filter?

Yes, your old filter can add bacteria to your water The moist environment in the pitcher filter is perfect for multiplication, so bacteria can reach higher concentrations. This can make you sick if you continue to use the old filter.

Should you replace your Brita pitcher?

The Brita company states that, for best results, a Brita pitcher filter should be replaced after filtering around 40 gallons of water for their stream pitchers. The company states that a typical family should replace the Brita pitcher filter about every two months.

Are Brita water pitchers effective?

For the most important contaminants, standard Brita filters are certified by NSF International to remove chlorine and several harmful metals. In fact, during our testing, we found that the Brita filter was actually the fastest at filtering a cup of water out of all five water filter pitchers we tested.