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They're not actually in the pictcher but in the filter part - the part you put the water in. It comes from the part that the water filters through. It kind of freaks me out. We rinsed out the filter part by "sloshing" the water around to clean out the filter but more came out. We've only had it about a month!

Make sure you soak your Brita filter in water for about 10 minutes and then rinse it off in clean water before you install it.

If there are still some carbon pieces floating in your water dump the first pitcher of water and try again.

Either way, these little specs pose no threat but they can be annoying.

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2008-06-09 10:00:23 by smile

Probably the worst review ever performed by a single man.

everytime i clean it, won't last for 3-4 days, algae came back?

sounds like your pitcher may be pitted and you are not cleaning it enough to prohibit the growth, try some vinegar

2008-02-26 13:59:19 by Eric C

Price: $16.00

Filters should be changed every 40 gallons or 2 months; do not use with microbiologically unsafe water
Pitcher fits into refrigerator door shelves for compact storage; ideal for a single person or small family household
Pitcher holds 40 fluid ounces of water(5 x 8 ounce glasses) - weighs 2 pounds

i purchased a water pitcher from target (it was a brita classic water pitcher) and when i opened it it says to clean it before usage. so when i was about to clean the clear part i was holding it in one hand and had just stuck in my hand to clean the inside and the handle snapped and dug into my hand causing it to bleed. i called target and they said they would take it back but that i should call brita and tell them because i could sue for what happened, is that true? im really quite angry about how cheaply this was made. thank you!

with millions of them out there, if there really was a problem, you'd think it would happen more often.
maybe someone else bought it, broke it, and returned it.
target wouldn't have known, and if it looked okay, put it back on the shelf.
in which case, would it be fair for you to sue brita?

2009-06-02 07:04:49 by Maeve90744

Price: $49.99

Filters 40-gallons, about 2-months for an average family
Replace every 40-gallons (approximately every four months)
Used in all Brita pitchers and water coolers

I just bought two slim style Brita Pitcher, and I find after 2-3 days I have mold under the lid and also around the rim of the filter. I cleaned them carefully, and after 2-3 days the mold is there again. Is there a way to avoid this? Brita says we have to keep water in the pitcher to keep the filter wet. Will this be bad for our health? I am sure they are mold, not the black stuff from the filter.

You know how you're not supposed to have an aquarium or fishbowl in direct sunlight? Same thing - try not to keep the pitcher out of direct sunlight.

If the pitcher is cracked replace it otherwise soak in hydrogen peroxide and wash well. You shouldn't have a problem with gross stuff growing in the water if the water is circulated frequently. If the water starts to get older you can water plants with it.

Alternately, you could store the pitcher in the fridge.

2008-10-20 15:17:05 by SunnyWorld

What is in the filter to make the water clean is what I'm trying to say. Can you give me a wed site or where it say that on the Brita site. I looked very where but i cant find it.

It is on the Brita website, under Support: FAQ at: http://www.brita.com/us/support/faq/pitc her-faq/

Here is what it says as to what is inside the filter cartridge:

What ingredients are found in a Brita® Pitcher Filter?
The Brita® Pitcher Filter contains activated carbon and an ion-exchange resin. All of the ingredients in the filter have been approved by the Water Quality Association. As you may know, activated carbon is widely used in the food and medical industry. Its function in Brita® Filters is to reduce the chlorine (taste and odor)1. The activated carbon utilized is made from coconut shells that have been subjected to a special heating process that produces a large surface area capable of maximum absorption. The ion-exchange resin acts like a magnet and reduces mercury, copper, cadmium and zinc1.

2009-09-14 13:27:06 by lilly