ZeroWater 5-Stage Replacement Filters

I live solo, so I am the only person using this pitcher. I track my water usage and it's pretty consistent day to day. I have had filters last a little over a week to about 25 days before the water starts tasting fishy or dirty and becomes undrinkable. What's extra frustrating is that my TDS meter never reads above 000, yet the filters still go bad well before the lifespan Zerowater claims they should have. Based on my usage and tap readings, they should last longer than they do. On top of that, I have had multiple issues with filter fit in my pitcher. One filter would not attach properly on the pitcher and water spilled through, so I had to toss it. Two other filters took 3 or 4 attempts before they finally fit snug enough to not leak a lot. One filter didn't even last 9 days before the taste went bad. Between the inconsistent (and shorter than advertised) lifespan and the frequent fit issues, these filters don't feel reliable, which is unfortunate because the water tastes amazing when it actually works.

This Isn't an Appliance; It's My Medical Equipment The Truth Other Reviews Miss: I see the complaints:"Filters only last two weeks!" "Too expensive!" I understand the frustration. But I need you to understand what that short lifespan actually means. My body is a chemical injury survivor. Childhood chemotherapy rewired my nervous system to detect toxins at levels "safe" for others. For me, tap water—and most bottled water—isn't just bad tasting; it's acutely poisonous, causing instant nueroinflamation, migraines and brain fog. ZeroWater is the only filter whose promise matches my biological reality. The TDS meter doesn't lie. When it reads "000," my body confirms it: zero inflammatory response. When my filter expires in 14 days instead of 40, that's not a complaint. That's a data point. It's a warning flare that my municipal water is loaded with dissolved solids and pollutants and the filter is doing its job protecting me. Yes, it's expensive. I have to budget for it like a medical supply. But what is the price of a clear-headed day? What is the value of being able to think without pain or not having a systemic inflammatory response? For me, and for anyone living with autoimmune, MCAS, or chemical injury, this isn't a luxury. It's non-negotiable life support. To the company: Don't shy away from this. You aren't just selling a water pitcher. You are selling the only reliable barrier millions of us have against a progressively toxic environment. Market to us—the canaries in the coal mine. We are your most credible witnesses. To potential buyers: If your filter clogs fast, be alarmed—but not at ZeroWater. Be alarmed at what's in your pipes. This device is telling you the truth your body hasn't started screaming yet. Listen to it.

La filtration la meilleure, mais c'est cher$$$$

We have used the ZERO water filter for about 10 years.

Exactly as described