The most independently tested pitcher filter available. WQA-certified to NSF 42 & 53. Third-party tested for 365+ contaminants including 99.54% fluoride and 99.34% lead reduction.
The Clearly Filtered Pitcher is the most independently tested pitcher filter on the market. Its Affinity Filtration Technology — a proprietary blend of ionic binding carbon and other filter media — has been subjected to third-party laboratory testing covering 365+ contaminants, more than any pitcher competitor.
Independent testing by IAPMO New Jersey (ISO 17025 accredited lab) and WQA certification to NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 underpin the performance claims. Key results: 99.54% fluoride reduction, 99.34% lead reduction, and certified PFOA/PFOS reduction. These are among the highest fluoride and lead removal rates measured for any pitcher filter in independent testing.
The distinction between "WQA-certified for 3 contaminants" and "independently tested for 365+" is worth understanding. NSF certification requires ongoing production audits and covers specific standard parameters. The broader 365+ figure comes from testing using NSF protocols at an ISO 17025 accredited lab. Both are credible but represent different levels of ongoing assurance.
The 2024 redesign introduced medical-grade Tritan plastic, replacing the older model. The 10-cup, 2.4-litre capacity and 100-gallon filter life put it at or above competitors in this class at a comparable price point.
For households where pitcher filtration makes sense and fluoride, PFAS, and lead removal are the primary concerns, the Clearly Filtered delivers the strongest documented performance in the pitcher category.
| type | Countertop Pitcher Filter |
| stages | 3-stage Affinity Filtration |
| capacity | 10 cups / 2.4L / 80 oz |
| material | Medical-grade Tritan BPA-free plastic (2024) |
| technology | Affinity Filtration Technology (ionic binding carbon) |
| filter_life | 100 gallons (~4 months) |
| lead_removal | 99.34% (IAPMO NJ lab) |
| pfoa_removal | Certified (WQA NSF/ANSI 53) |
| certification | WQA NSF/ANSI 42 & 53; IAPMO NJ ISO 17025 lab testing |
| fluoride_removal | 99.54% (IAPMO NJ lab) |
| contaminants_tested | 365+ (ISO 17025 lab, NSF protocols) |
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Positive stories about rivers, restoration, and clean water across the Mediterranean and beyond.
The Council of the EU officially adopted the European Water Resilience Strategy, committing to restore rivers, lakes, and wetlands and guaranteeing clean, affordable water for all Europeans by addressing pollution at the source.
wareg.org ↗Eight obsolete river barriers were removed at Plitvice Lakes National Park — the first dam removals in Croatia's history — reconnecting 7.6 km of river and restoring habitat for the endangered Danube trout.
damremoval.eu ↗A 30-metre dam on the Liri River was dismantled by Rewilding Apennines, freeing over 11 km of waterway. Thousands of juvenile Mediterranean trout were released to repopulate the restored river.
rewildingeurope.com ↗MedINA published Greece's first practical roadmap for removing river barriers — a critical step that unlocks funding and policy support for dam removal across the Mediterranean region.
med-ina.org ↗Authorities in Spain's Basque Country began breaking down a 43-metre-high dam on the Leitzaran River — one of the largest obsolete dams in Europe — letting the river flow freely for the first time in decades. The EU-backed LIFE Kantauribai project will reconnect fish habitats and restore the ecosystem.
euroweeklynews.com ↗A landmark report found 23 countries removed river barriers in 2024 — up 11% year-on-year. Spain dismantled 96 dams, France 128, Finland 138, bringing the EU closer to its goal of 25,000km of free-flowing rivers by 2030.
theguardian.com ↗The European Commission adopted the European Water Resilience Strategy in June 2025, with the European Investment Bank pledging €15 billion (2025–2027) for water restoration. The strategy sets a path to clean, affordable water for all Europeans by 2050.
environment.ec.europa.eu ↗