Plus, how to recycle those old filters. Many of us trust that our Brita water filters are removing contaminants from our tap water—but if you haven't replaced the filter in several months (er, years), ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Brita Elite filter (i.e., blue ones, $35) can be used for up to six months (about every 120 gallons). When Should I Change My ...

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Nearly a year ago, I scribbled “Replace Brita filter” on my to-do list. But the errand perpetually fell by the wayside. There were so many more pressing tasks to complete. “Oh, it’s fine,” I thought. ...

When I ask friends and family why they don’t drink tap water in LA, they give the same vague answer: It’s chlorinated, gross and probably unhealthy. For years, that explanation sufficed, so I did what ...

The first malfunction arrived in the form of a crack. It was a small nuisance but one I could work around. Then the weekend came and my problem worsened. When my water filter’s handle snapped, I knew ...