ZeroWater 22-Cup 5-Stage Water Filter Dispenser with Instant Read Out - 0 TDS for Improved Tap Water Taste - IAPMO Certified to Reduce Lead, Chromium, and PFOA/PFOS

My wife and I live in Arizona, which has some of the hardest water in the country. It's safe but it's basically dusty, dirty desert river water with all sorts of minerals and dirt in it. We use a filter on our refrigerator for drinking water but my wife still refuses to drink it; she says it tastes terrible. I never noticed it that much - I feel like straight drinking water usually tastes bad regardless - but especially with ice, I could smell it. So I ordered this pitcher because I feel like constantly buying bottled water like my wife's been doing is really wasteful in a whole bunch of ways. And we both love it. We don't use it all the time and I'll get to why in a second, but when we want just clean, good tasting drinking water or ice, it really beats any other filtered water, especially here. I thought it was a nice touch that it comes with a TDS (total dissolved solids) meter that you can use to measure your water before and after to both be sure the Zero Water filter is working and also know when to buy a new one (they say when the TDS go above a certain threshold, the filter needs replacing). I measured our water from the tap with 500ppm dissolved solids! That is very high. I then filtered this with Zero Water and it went down to 3ppm. Not 0, but that's a tough number to start with. I then tested our filtered refrigerator water and it still measured at 400ppm! So the fridge filter (which is a standard carbon filter like in every other filtration system) is doing something, but it's not very effective on Arizona water. Also, my wife was right! The fridge filtered water is still pretty terrible compared to even unfiltered water from, say, New York (which actually has really good natural water). But I then re-filtered the fridge water through Zero Water and the result was 0ppm. And I think that's a fairer test, since most people will be starting with water that's probably in the 100-300ppm range. Since the fridge filter starts complaining that it needs to be changed at 6 months regardless of usage, and there's really no other convenient way to know when it's dead, we just do that all the time now... we re-filter our fridge water for drinking and ice. But most people won't need to do that - most people can just filter their tap water and will get 0ppm water from Zero Water filters. Now, I will say that I still drink the straight fridge filtered water sometimes, and we also use it in cooking and other things. That's because Zero Water literally filters *everything*, even the good stuff like fluoride and certain minerals your body needs. If there's a situation where the taste doesn't really matter or otherwise gets masked, like in cooking, I'd recommend sticking with unfiltered or less-filtered water. (Other filtration systems are designed to specifically leave alone things like fluoride and good minerals.) But man, the first time I tasted our Zero Water, it was like tasting water itself for the first time. It almost didn't taste real. I don't think I've ever had truly pure water before. It was borderline sweet, maybe because I'm conditioned to our water tasting a bit bitter so that's what my brain expects. But it was very clean, otherwise tasting like absolutely nothing. And obviously with nothing dissolved in it, it's totally clear as well. I can't really comment on filter longevity as we haven't had to replace ours yet. That's after about a month of use, though, filtering still some pretty hard water even after the fridge filter got through it. That said, I don't think this is a system meant to filter *all* your water, and if you use it that way, you'll probably go through filters pretty quick in this part of the country. (The pitcher comes with a brochure that shows how long you might expect a filter to last - in volume, not time - in different parts of the country.) It is best used as a filtration system just for straight drinking water and ice, and if you use it that way, the filters seem to last decently long enough. I did just test our water again a couple days ago and it was still at 0ppm, so our first filter is still working fine after a month.

Product works exactly as advertised. Tested water with provided meter, 0 TDS compared to my tap water which is around 135ppm. Water does taste weirdly flat because all minerals are removed. This is easily fixed by adding them back in with a quality mineral supplement like Concentrace in the form of drops. Water never tasted so good! I’ve never been a water guy but I’m in love with my Zero filter. Much better than the previous pitcher I was using by Aqua Gear. The only downside is that it takes forever for it to fill up because the filter is so dense but the wait is worth it!

I will start off by saying that I have an M.S. degree in Environmental Science. This has absolutely no bearing on this review, except that I completely understand the processes going on with the zero water filter and the concept of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). I did not purchase the zero water for any altruistic purpose. I did it to save money. I used to by bottled spring water because I grew up in a rural area and never acquired a taste for city water. I hate the taste of chlorinated water. I was looking for an alternative to expensive, and yes wasteful, bottled water that would taste good enough to drink. I did a lot of research before deciding to buy this, and I am glad that I did. The result is that I love the choice I made. I am going to discuss my experience with this product and also respond to some of the other reviews that I read here. So here we go: 1. The product is solidly made. I have owned this for five months and have had no problems with leakage from the filter (I am on number two) where it connects to the water reservoir or any other mechanical problems. 2. When I first set the product up, I did neglect to watch the O-ring around the filter when I tightened it. I saw a few drops of water leak out around the seal, realized what had happened, and screwed the filter on making sure the O-ring was secure and tight. This was complete user error and had nothing at all to do with the product. I mention it so that if you are just starting out, you do not make the same mistake. 3. It does take awhile for the water to filter through. When I first got this and after replacing the filter, I would say it took about twenty to thirty minutes to filter enough water to fill the container. After filling it the first time, I have just gotten into the habit of pouring water in when I take water out. It is easy and gives me a constant supply of water. 4. The life of the filter is highly dependent on the water quality from your tap and how much water you use. I was worried that I would end up spending more on filters than bottle water costs; it did not end up being a problem in my area. The TDS for my tap runs somewhere between about 98 and 140 ppm (parts per million) with an average of around 111 ppm. I have learned this from testing the TDS over time. To test the life of my first filter, I decided never to add water to the reservoir unless it was below 120 ppm. The only time my water gets above this is when their is a big rain storm, so I just worked around the weather. Using this as my guideline, my first filter lasted 71 days. I am on number two, now. Also, I use somewhere between two-thirds to all of the water capacity daily. Way more economical than bottled water! Note: Before purchasing this, I went to the zero water website. They have a section where you can enter your zip code, and it tells you what the average TDS is for your area. For my area, their information was accurate. I would suggest doing this when deciding if this is right for you, especially if the cost of filters is an issue. 5. The taste of the water is good. Now, I will say that for the first four or five days the water has a funk to it. I thought it tasted vaguely like when you use purification tablets in water. I was not impressed, but I thought it was better than city water. What I noticed was that after a few days the water tasted better. This happened again when I replaced the filter. I am guessing that when you first use the filter there is some aromatic residue from the filter itself, but it goes away basically after you get through the initial water that you put in. I have super sensitive taste - my boyfriend did not notice the funk at all. He really likes this water, and once the funk goes away, I really like it, too. No chlorine taste! Yay! 6. I have read some concerns in the reviews about the pH of the water that you get. I have not tested the pH of the water after it has been treated with the zero water system. However, If the pH is 4 or 5, I am not very concerned about it. The natural acidity of your stomach is around 4 to 5, and drops to somewhere between 1 and 2 when you eat. I have had no problems with an acid stomach, etc. from this product. In fact, the lower acidity may reduce the amount of acid your body has to produce to counteract what you have consumed. I am not sure, but I have not noticed any changes in my physiology in response to drinking this water. Overall, I am extremely pleased with my zero water purifier. It is economical, produces tasty water, and is very convenient. It is slender enough that we keep ours in the refrigerator, so we not only have good water, but we can keep it cool, as well. In five months, mine has more than paid for itself in savings from buying bottled water. Hope this effort helps if you are making the decision as to whether or not this investment is right for you.

Works great until it doesn't. We filter a lot of water daily thru this thing. Filters last us about a month. Once the meter hits any number, its time to replace, otherwise you get a fishy smell. You'll notice it right away. We thought something was bad in the fridge, that's where we keep it. No it was the filter and watee smelling like a fishing boat. Downsides. It does take a bit to filter the water, which sucks when you have guest over. And it's inconsistent. Sometimes the water filters quickly, less than half an hour, but sometimes I'll fill the top the night before and in the morning it still has some water. Other than that. It's a good product.

I don't typically write product reviews, but after 6 years of less-than-gentle use of this product by yours truly, I felt like a review was deserved.. so here we go! I first purchased this product in December 2014 and have used it on a daily basis since then (JUST ordered a second one a few days ago as my original finally sustained a crack after being dropped onto the tile floor for probably the 12th time.. and I should clarify that the dropping of the filter has everything to do with my clumsy nature and nothing to do with the handling ability of the filter itself). As an athlete and coffeeholic, I tend to go through a lot of water on a daily basis. This filter puts up with my daily, rough handling with ease, and the quality of the water it yields is excellent. There is no off-flavor or odor or any taste at all really, just pure water. I am also a fairly lazy person when it comes to maintenance of products, and I am happy to report that this product is about as low-maintenance as it gets. I typically just give it a quick gentle wash whenever I replace the filter, and that's about it! As for the frequency of filter replacement, that will likely depend on the quality of the tap water where you live. I have used this product while living in areas with moderately "hard" water and typically go months between filter changes. The included water probe is an excellent way to know when it's time to replace the filter, just check it every now and then and replace when it's over 6. Or, if you're like me and forget to check, you'll eventually start to notice a slight flavor to the water (almost like if you didn't get all the soap rinsed out of your water bottle), which will be your cue to check with the probe and, sure enough, it's time to replace the filter. Back when I first looked into purchasing this product, I saw some reviews describing issues with the product leaking in the fridge through the easy-pour spout at the bottom of the filter. Because of those reviews, I was nervous at first to use that spout for fear of the product developing a leak; however, over time I became less and less concerned with this possibility and used the spout when necessary. I say "when necessary" because using the little spout takes longer than just pouring from the top of the filter like you would from a pitcher. So I typically only use the spout when pouring into a bottle with a narrow opening or when needing water while the filter is actively filtering water from the upper basin (because although you can technically pour filtered water from the product while it is actively filtering water from the upper basin, you run the possibility of the lid of the filter falling off and water (both filtered and not-yet-filtered) spilling everywhere. As someone who has experienced this, I typically wait to pour from the filter until there is no longer water in the upper basin (typically takes less than 5 minutes for a full basin of water to be processed) and always place a hand on the top of the filter to anchor down the lid "just in case"). I am happy to report that I have never had any leaking issues with the product in the fridge (other than the one it developed a few days ago from its most recent drop and sustaining a crack). I'll also comment on the size/capacity of the product - In my opinion, it is ideal. Any larger and it would take up too much space in the fridge, any smaller and it would be impractical due to how often it would need to be refilled. With how it's designed, the majority of the size of the product is actual usable capacity. As I mentioned already, it can filter a basin's worth of water in under 5 minutes which means that even if its capacity isn't quite enough to fill whatever it is you're filling, you'll be able to have more filtered water available in just a few minutes (or even sooner if you use the little easy-pour spout at the bottom). I've also never had an issue with it tipping over in the fridge, and I store it on the top rack in the fridge. The product itself is quite durable. By no means have I been gentle with my use of this filter - I use it every morning to fill the kettle for coffee and am not exactly fully awake when doing so, I hurriedly yank it from the fridge to fill a water bottle before rushing off to a game, and I blindly grope for it in the fridge when needing a 3am chug of water.. This filter can handle it all. As I've mentioned, I've even dropped it many times over the years and only just had it actually crack due to a fall. As for cons, I really don't have one... the only thing I could think of would be a way to have the lid truly lock down onto the product to eliminate the risk of it falling off while actively pouring.. but again, simply placing your other hand over the lid (like you would when pouring hot water from a kettle) takes care of that. So, TLDR - Excellent quality, very durable, ideal size/capacity, and has stood the test of time and rough handling

2026/02/14 Update: Have had this for 2 years. Still is working good. The filter quality somehow feels like has improved. Currently on the 12th filter. One of them lasted for almost 70 days. I bought original Zero 8 filters pack on subscribe and save last year for almost same price as 6. The last filter was a surprise. I started tasting a little sourness in the water. Checked the TDS, it had jumped to 186, way more than the background of around 83. The only thing I can guess is that the filter or pitched might have somehow developed some organic growth. Replaced the filter, cleaned the pitcher and put a new one. Everything is back to normal. I understand Zero has now been purchased by Culinan. I do not know what to make of it. On one hand, I have drank Culinan water at my work and found it good on the other hand I hope Culinan does not go into corporate profits mode to destroy this brand. 2025/02/21 Update: Today marks the to-date anniversary since this pitcher has been operational. So far I am onto my 7th filter (currently showing 3 ppm). So each have lasted an average of approx. 50 days. The longest I got was the 5th one for about 74 days, when I changed my refrigerator filter, which dropped the water quality to 75 ppm from 120 ppm. The shortest one has been the 6th one for 26 days, since for the last 2 months we have had extended family staying with us so the usage has almost tripled. The spigot is still working, despite of being flimsy, there are no issues with the pitcher, which I wash once every 4 to 5 months especially the lid with diluted vinegar. I am yet to notice a bad filter as some other reviewers have stated. Original Review: Background: I am a big fan of Project Farm channel on YouTube. The gentleman not only tests competitive products with innovative tests and procedures, but also refuses to be sponsored and buys all the products himself based on comments from public. He also divides qualitative and quantitative scores to recommend an overall winner. So when his test results showed the ZeroWater filter comparable to $300 products, we decided to purchase it. The size of container may vary based on your needs. We decided to get the 32-cup one based on the price and usage. We use about 1 to 1.5 gallons of water a day. Since we bought this in February, we are currently onto our 4th filter, with each lasting on an average 50 days till the TDS goes above recommended 6 ppm. Pros: 1. Price - both for the container and the replacement filters. We bought the initial setup for about $25. The replacement 6 unit filter cost us $55 on sale at Target. Subscribe and Save here costs about $70, which is $12/unit. For our usage of 50 - 75 gallons, it ends up being roughly 16 to 24 cents per gallon. 2. Filtration - it indeed has a TDS of 0 ppm when new. I verified it with a calibrated meter, which matched with the supplied meter. In fact, the filter maintains its level of 0 ppm up to 5 weeks, and then starts dropping in efficiency rapidly. 3. Installation and removal of the filter is easy. No need to saturate the filter for a few minutes before using it as some other filters do. 4. Taste of water is good, it is slightly sweet. The water does not have any odor. 5. The container came very well packaged with clear instructions, not that they are needed. However, it is important to know how to initiate the filter, given as mentioned, some may need to be saturated. 6. The container seems to be of decent quality. Cons: 1. The spigot seems flimsy, not that it has broken, but don't force it to open. 2. The lid has sliding mechanism to put water in top, which can collect dust and sludge beneath it. 3. It can be addictive, as you can drink more water - not a bad thing. Things to Watch: The filter has very small opening at the bottom. As a result, the flow is very slow. So if you want filtered water pronto, then you have to plan. Also, I recommend to not empty the container beyond the bottom of the filter. It seems like the air gets trapped into it making the filter difficult to work. I threw my second filter even though it was showing 0 ppm. If you do notice the slowdown and if the water quality is still below 6 ppm, I recommend to directly pour water on top of the filter from 12 to 15 inches. This seems to have worked for me. Since, then, every week for one refill I do that just to flush air and try not to empty the container too much. Another thing to increase life is to double filter with water from the refrigerator. Since those filters are mostly joke (our refrigerator filter drops the TDS to 125 from the background of 140), it will at least enhance some of the life. Other method would be to use used ZeroWater filter and a smaller container and pour from that, till the TDS goes close to 50 ppm or so. Bottomline: Given the issues with microplastics, lack of recyclability, lax regulations for water quality, we have pretty much reduced our usage of bottled water after this unit. We use it for all our potable needs. Add to that the cost of $0.20 per gallon with a good tasting water, you cannot beat that. This is a good quality filtration system.

I came across this product by watching a review video from the YouTube channel Project Farm. The host of the channel offers what seems to be unbiased and pseudoscientific methods to testing and reviewing various items of a similar kind. Worth a watch. My priorities when purchasing: - Removal of dissolved solids - Large capacity - Long filter life This item is well built and satisfies my criteria. It also comes with a water tester that can be used to confirm the quality of water dispensed as well as establish a baseline from your filling source. I cannot comment on the accuracy of this tester. In the independent review that I watched, the included tester was not used, however, the dispenser performed as advertised. Zero dissolved solids (of a particular kind). With water filtration, it is important to establish which contaminants you are most concerned about and confirm that the filter can address these. This dispenser is easy to fill, filters relatively quickly, and provides plenty of water for one to two people for a day of drinking. I purchase this for a friend and would recommend it as well.

I love this water filter's filtered water. The water is delicious. Way better than bottle water. That and the tap water where I live was making me sick. This was the best water filter I could buy in this price range, and I really regret it. Why, because the price of one replacement filter cost nearly as much as the pitcher, and barely lasted three weeks with my tap water. At $17 a filter, and two filters a month, the price roughly comes up to $350-400 a year, and my water is only at 300-400 TDS in my current area. I've lived in areas where the water is almost 800+ TDS. Other filters in the same class are significantly cheaper, and it's looking like I'll have to buy another water filter pitcher (like Brita or Great Value or Ripl if I can find it anywhere) and double filter to get my money's worth. By my estimation, that will save me about $200, seeing that all of these filters can and do last two-three months with 300+ TDS tap water, and I can get up to 3 filters for less than $15. But the price of the replacement filters is a huge con with how long they last (2 1/2 weeks with daily use). So is having to filter tap water before using this other filtering device just to extend the life of the water filter. Other cons is the carbon dust from the filter seeps out into the top tray and leaves you with the carbon/mildew/mold debate no matter how many times you clean it. I cleaned it one morning, and by noon my visiting sister (who just bought one because she loves the taste over PUR) freaked out when she went to refill the water and accused me of poisoning her (because she has a mold allergy), and luckily I was able to prove to her it was carbon after I cleaned the tray and showed her even if you don't pour water in directly over the filter a little carbon bubbles up, and it's a terrifying sight to behold if you don't know what it is. Which brings me to my next con, it's slow to filter, which isn't the worst thing in the world if you are patient. Lastly, when the filter "dies" I learned two things. One the water will taste like burnt water at first, but if you keep using it, it will acidify and taste like lemon medicine, which is just gross. Two, the filter becomes completely useless, and can't even be used as a pre-filter, not even for watering plants. Both of these are things I've never experienced from used filters, which sucks because I'm into reusing, reducing, and recycling. All in all, if the waste and the expense is no skin off your teeth, this is an excellent water filter, but this is going to be a secondary water pitcher for me. The only edges it has over bottled water are taste (really good), cleanliness (tested water gets rid of most normal things in water), and that I don't have a million water bottles and jugs to recycle, but at 5x's the price, I'll just get another pitcher filter and double filter.

The only company to give a TDS tester along with product. Says everything about the quality they bring. Needs to run 1-2 full loads for brand new filter cartridge before drinking for me. Needs regular topping up. Needs constant checks because at 006 you’ll need to change cartridge. Water tastes sweet when filter runs out. Change immediately to avoid weird sweet taste and feeling. I’d still give 5 stars because it’s a top tier simple design affordable water filter. Does what it says. 👍🏻👍🏻 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I’ve been using this ZeroWater dispenser for just over a month, and honestly? Our water has never been this clean. We go through a lot of water in this house, so the filters don’t last forever, but the trade-off is knowing it’s removing 99.99% of TDS. That’s a level of clean you can taste (or, sometimes, not taste, more on that below). A lot of the complaints you’ll see online are legit, but if you do your own research, you’ll also find the reasons and fixes. For example, frequent filter changes are expected if your tap water starts high in dissolved solids. It’s not a flaw, it’s how the system works. Pros: Removes virtually all dissolved solids, water comes out incredibly pure Large dispenser size = less constant refilling Comes with a TDS meter, so you can check water quality yourself Customer support seems responsive if issues pop up Cons: ⌛ Filters don’t last long if you’re heavy water users (plan to stock extras) 🥛 Ultra-pure water can taste a little flat or “empty” without remineralizing Pro Tip: Because ZeroWater strips out everything, it’s worth adding a mineral concentrate drop back in. Without it, the water can taste (or feel) like nothing, it’s hard to describe, but it’s definitely different. With remineralization, you get the best of both worlds: insanely clean water that still tastes “alive.” Bottom Line: If you want your water as clean as it can possibly get, ZeroWater delivers. Just go in with realistic expectations about filter lifespan and consider remineralizing for taste. For me, the peace of mind is worth it.

Gott vatten, mycket hög kvalitet på filreringen under < 2 mån° för 1! = dåligt!

At the beginning the quality as well as the taste of the filtered water was very good. Also the handling is very easy. But after using it for 2 weeks, the water tasted bitter and strange. I tested the water and as we started with a result of 0!!, it came within two weeks to 250, and a day later to 350! It is dangerous, and I tried to find out what's the problem is. Turns out there is no proper manual, and I needed to research online - which took a lot of my time. Overall, I would Not recommend to but this, as it is a waste of time, money and efforts.

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