What we looked for overall:

+ Stainless steel or hardened glass container (preferred).
+ BPA-free plastic container and filter.
+ Filter meets and/or exceeds NSF Standards 42 and 53 for contaminant reduction.
+ Ergonomic, comfort handle grip.
+ Designed to last, built with durable, long lasting materials.
+ Helps to reduce waste, through providing everyday alternatives for disposable or one-time-use products (i.e., zero waste living).
+ Made with eco friendly, sustainable / renewable materials like recycled plastic or bamboo.
+ Designed with modern or contemporary aesthetics (relatively subjective quality).
+ Well reviewed by customers (i.e., 3.5 stars and over).

What we tried to avoid overall:

– BPA plastic.
– Non sustainable materials.
– Cheap construction.
– Non-reusable design (i.e, disposable, one-time use).
– Products with a high number of bad reviews.

TOP RATED | Editor’s top rated selections, selected with a focus on the following qualities:

+ Stainless steel or hardened glass container (preferred).
+ BPA-free plastic container and filter.
+ Filter meets and/or exceeds NSF Standards 42 and 53 for contaminant reduction.
+ Ergonomic, comfort handle grip.
+ User-friendly interface with LED indicator for simple monitoring.
+ Helps to reduce waste, through providing everyday alternatives for disposable or one-time-use products (i.e., zero waste living).
+ EPA Approved or certified.
+ Alkaline water filter feature.
+ Well reviewed by customers (i.e., 3.5 stars and over).

*While we work to ensure the products we select possess these qualities, actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our web site.

TOP RATED FOR SUSTAINABILITY | Water pitchers made with sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, selected with a focus on the following qualities:

BEST DESIGNED | Water pitchers that feature modern design principles, selected with a focus on the following qualities:

+ Stainless steel or hardened glass container (preferred).
+ BPA-free plastic container and filter.
+ Filter meets and/or exceeds NSF Standards 42 and 53 for contaminant reduction.
+ Ergonomic, comfort handle grip.
+ Designed to last, built with durable, long lasting materials.
+ Simple, user-friendly interface.
+ Designed with minimalist or contemporary aesthetics (relatively subjective quality).
+ Unique or interesting designs (relatively subjective quality).
+ Innovative solutions and/or design strategies (relatively subjective quality).

*While we work to ensure the products we select possess these qualities, actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our web site.

BUDGET PICKS | Selections under $25, following a similar overall selection criteria (some products may be repeated):

+ BPA-free plastic container and filter.
+ Filter meets NSF Standards 42 and 53 for contaminant reduction.
+ Designed with modern or contemporary aesthetics (relatively subjective quality).
+ Well reviewed by customers (i.e., 3.5 stars and over).

*While we work to ensure the products we select possess these qualities, actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our web site.