PUR

PUR Plus 11-Cup Water Filter Pitcher

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Eleven-cup pitcher using PUR’s lead-reducing filter, which PUR states is WQA certified to reduce lead and NSF certified to reduce microplastics. The shortest filter life here, so check the cost per gallon before buying.

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WQA certified for leadThird-party listing, per PUR.

Microplastics to 2.5 micronsPUR’s published lab result.

No installationFill, filter, pour.

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Why it's safe for your family

PUR states this filter is certified by WQA to reduce lead — a third-party listing, which is the evidence level worth paying for on a metal you cannot taste or see.
PUR also states the filter is NSF certified to reduce microplastics, and publishes laboratory results showing removal of microplastic particles down to 2.5 microns. Both the claim and its size limit belong on the page: below that size, this is not the tool.
It is a drop-in upgrade with no installation, no counter space and no power, which is the entire reason pitchers exist. For a rental kitchen it is often the only option that does not need a landlord’s permission.
The filter also covers the everyday taste complaints — chlorine, and the metals that make water taste metallic — so the water people actually drink is the water they like.

Quick specs

Method

Carbon block with ion exchange

Certified by

WQA for lead; NSF for microplastics (PUR’s stated certifications)

Microplastics

Removal demonstrated down to 2.5 microns (PUR’s lab results)

Capacity

11 cups

Filter life

About 40 gallons (roughly 2 months)

What to avoid instead

Avoid judging this against other pitchers on sticker price alone. Its filter is rated for about 40 gallons where a Brita Elite runs 120 — three filters to their one. Divide the replacement filter price by its gallons before you decide anything, because that number, not the pitcher, is what you pay for years.

How we verify — and what we don't

Straight answer: we're a research team, not a testing lab. Here's exactly what our rating is based on — and what it isn't — so you can weigh it honestly.

What we check

What the product is made of, from the maker's own specs and product listing.
Whether any part that touches you or your food uses PTFE, PFAS, plastic, or a coating that can degrade.
Peer-reviewed research on how that material behaves when heated, scratched, washed, or worn.
Known failure modes — how the product actually breaks down in a real home.

What we don't do

We have not chemically tested this specific unit in a lab.
We don't take payment to rate a product higher — there is no sponsored placement.
We don't show star ratings or "trusted by thousands" counts we can't stand behind.

What gets a product rejected

Anything that adds a known microplastic, PFAS, or off-gassing source — a non-stick coating, a plastic surface against food or skin, vinyl/PVC — is downgraded or cut. We only list what clears that bar.

Don't take our word for it — check the sources yourself PUR's product details

Common questions

How does it compare with Brita?

Both are certified for lead. PUR names microplastics down to 2.5 microns; Brita’s Elite carries a certified microplastic claim in the finer 0.5 to 1 micron range and lasts three times as long per filter. PUR usually wins on flow rate and price today; Brita usually wins on cost per gallon and on the finer particle claim.

Will it help with PFAS?

PUR does not make a PFAS certification claim for this pitcher, so we will not make one either. If forever chemicals are your reason for filtering, use a filter certified against NSF/ANSI 53 for PFOA/PFOS or protocol P473, or reverse osmosis.

Does it fit in a fridge door?

The 11-cup body is a tall, slim shape rather than a wide one, which suits a shelf better than most door bins. Measure your bin before buying any 11-cup pitcher — this is the single most common return reason across every brand in this category.