The 9 Best Water Filters and Purifiers to Remove Bacteria and More Harmful Contaminants

On average, women should consume 11.5 cups of fluids per day. And when it comes to getting that daily dose of water in, you also want to ensure you’re drinking clean, safe water. The best way to to do that is investing in one of the best water filters and purifiers, which will help remove unwanted contaminants from your glass and offer peace of mind.

“We’ve all heard the horror stories of the things found in our drinking water, everything from lead and chlorine to industrial contaminants, pesticides, and even pharmaceuticals,” says Kellyann Petrucci, MS, ND., celebrity nutritionist and author of Bone Broth Diet. These contaminants can lead to extreme sickness and health issues, making it crucial to drink the cleanest water possible.

Continue reading to learn more about the best water filters, written by Shauna Beni-Haynes.

Prevention: The 9 Best Water Filters and Purifiers to Remove Bacteria and More Harmful Contaminants

Three water filter pitchers and dispensers on a blue background: Brita pitcher and bottle, and PUR faucet filter.
Three water filter pitchers and dispensers on a blue background: Brita pitcher and bottle, and PUR faucet filter.

The 9 Best Water Filters and Purifiers to Remove Bacteria and More Harmful Contaminants

On average, women should consume 11.5 cups of fluids per day. And when it comes to getting that daily dose of water in, you also want to ensure you’re drinking clean, safe water. The best way to to do that is investing in one of the best water filters and purifiers, which will help remove unwanted contaminants from your glass and offer peace of mind.

“We’ve all heard the horror stories of the things found in our drinking water, everything from lead and chlorine to industrial contaminants, pesticides, and even pharmaceuticals,” says Kellyann Petrucci, MS, ND., celebrity nutritionist and author of Bone Broth Diet. These contaminants can lead to extreme sickness and health issues, making it crucial to drink the cleanest water possible.

Continue reading to learn more about the best water filters, written by Shauna Beni-Haynes.

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Shauna Beni-Haynes is the Senior Commerce Editor on Hearst Magazines’ central commerce editorial team, where she curates and edits shopping content across the company’s publications.
Medya Mansyone

Prevention: The 9 Best Water Filters and Purifiers to Remove Bacteria and More Harmful Contaminants

Three water filter pitchers and dispensers on a blue background: Brita pitcher and bottle, and PUR faucet filter.
Three water filter pitchers and dispensers on a blue background: Brita pitcher and bottle, and PUR faucet filter.

The 9 Best Water Filters and Purifiers to Remove Bacteria and More Harmful Contaminants

On average, women should consume 11.5 cups of fluids per day. And when it comes to getting that daily dose of water in, you also want to ensure you’re drinking clean, safe water. The best way to to do that is investing in one of the best water filters and purifiers, which will help remove unwanted contaminants from your glass and offer peace of mind.

“We’ve all heard the horror stories of the things found in our drinking water, everything from lead and chlorine to industrial contaminants, pesticides, and even pharmaceuticals,” says Kellyann Petrucci, MS, ND., celebrity nutritionist and author of Bone Broth Diet. These contaminants can lead to extreme sickness and health issues, making it crucial to drink the cleanest water possible.

Continue reading to learn more about the best water filters, written by Shauna Beni-Haynes.

Foto thumbnail Blog Otè
Senior Editor, Commerce
Shauna Beni-Haynes
Shauna Beni-Haynes is the Senior Commerce Editor on Hearst Magazines’ central commerce editorial team, where she curates and edits shopping content across the company’s publications.
Medya Mansyone
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