#water-filtration

#water-filtration

"Brita cannot use the knowledge of a skilled artisan to make up for the specification's lack of disclosure as to non-carbon-block filters that can meet the claimed FRAP factor." - CAFC The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Wednesday issued a precedential decision in Brita LP v. International Trade Commission, affirming the International Trade Commission's (ITC's) finding that claims of a Brita patent for a water

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), colloquially referred to as forever chemicals, are a class of thousands of chemicals that do not degrade in the environment and have been linked to a slew of worrying health outcomes, including various cancers, hormonal disorders, and developmental delays. Because they do not degrade, they are uniquely pervasive: a 2023 study from the US Geological Survey estimated that 45 percent of tap water in the US could contain at least one PFAS chemical.

ZeroWater's Ready-Pour pitcher is a recommended water filtration option with a 10-cup capacity and a TDS meter, but filter replacements can be costly.