PUR Plus Water Filter Replacement for Pitchers Dispensers 6-Month Supply 3 Count Blue PPF951K3

Slow isn't always a bad thing. Look at all of the stuff it is getting out of the water, like LEAD. Look at the benefits of lead removed from the drinking water. I found this on Google Search for those of you that may not be aware. Lead exposure can cause high blood pressure and brain, kidney and reproductive health issues in adults. Symptoms of lead poisoning include headaches, stomach cramps, constipation, muscle/joint pain, trouble sleeping, fatigue, irritability, and loss of sex drive. Most adults with lead poisoning don't look or feel sick. This didn't even address what Lead could cause to children. So it is slow. Yes it is. The reviews didn't exaggerate that one bit. Still, I'm pleased to know that it is taking the lead out along with 70 other contaminants. For the pitcher, I started using the one with the filter at the bottom of the filter to get additional contaminants, microbial cysts. I had a nice cold glass of water and it was the best I have ever had. I used to have artesian wells. At that time I was told that I had the best water. So I'm just really thank for that we have something so thorough that will take the lead out. I have had filtered drinking water that was fast going through and it tasted that way in the end. So far to date and I have used Filtered products and PUR is number one. I have used lots of bottled water too, and nothing compares to PUR. I don't care if it is fast or slow, but I do care what I get and that is crystal clear water. Don't use anything but PUR if this is your goal as well, especially in the city. Just fill it up and put it in the refrigerator to filter, You don't have to wait for it and if you don't want to do it that way, get a second pitcher. Don't make things so difficult for yourself, but do something about it. Get a second pitcher. Read more

I've been using these filters for years and they're excellent. Their durability is very good, and they're super easy to install. The price-quality ratio is great. The water tastes good after filtering. Read more

These are the correct filters for the lead reduction only. The blue top ones won't work Read more

They work fine. A little slow but I was upset when I found the same item for 35.00 in me nearest grocery store Read more

I use these in my pitcher daily. They filter so well. Take a look at your filter when you replace it. I can't imagine drinking all that I saw. I trust PUR products and have been using several years now. My whole family does. Durability is great. They are easy to use and quick to replace. A great fit in our PUR pitcher. Less waste & cheaper than buying cases of water. Highly recommend. Read more

This is an excellent filter. It does what it says it will as long as you follow directions and change within the recommended time. If you use the Pur system, DO NOT use a generic filter. Here is why and my experience. Because Pur filters are not always available and because the price is considerably higher than when I bought the Pur pitcher system, I decided to try the generic filters. The small print on the generic tell you you must keep the water refrigerated at all times and throw out any water that is remaining in the pitcher after two days. So, no refilling a partial pitcher. When I did not follow these instructions exactly I found black mold growing at the bottom of my pitcher! I have never had this problem using a Pur filter. Read more

I love the fact my water tastes better when using this, and allows me to not buy dozens of wasteful disposable single-use bottles. Read more

UPDATE: OCTOBER 28, 2024: I am now officially giving up my PUR pitcher, and getting a second Lifestraw glass pitcher instead. Apparently PUR discontinued this higher end 'plus' version of its filter (PUR PLUS PITCHER FILTER PPF951K), which reportedly filters out lead in addition to microplastics (unlike PUR's 'basic' filter - PUR BASIC PITCHER FILTERS PPF900Z - which doesn't filter out either), for a short period of time before bringing it back this summer, to much consumer confusion. But they still have not fixed the problem of the filters clogging prematurely. And with the growing knowledge re: the prevalence and harm of micro and nanoplastics in our water (and everywhere else!), which can shed from plastic bottles and pitchers, there's no compelling reason to keep using these. For others concerned about micro/nanoplastics, Lifestraw pitchers reportedly filter out more nanoplastics than the Pur plus filter, in addition to offering a glass pitcher. But as mentioned below, the Lifestraw glass pitcher still has many plastic components that come into continuous contact with the water it filters/holds, including the filters themselves (2 total), the filter housing, and the lid. Lifestraw has also recently double-downed on its newer offerings of plastic (vs glass) pitchers, with its new larger capacity pitcher only available in plastic, even while touting the pitchers' ability to filter out micro-plastics - not sure if they realize the irony of this. UPDATE: MARCH 29, 2020: Came back to update my review with continued frustration. These filters are absolutely junk. Just opened and installed yet another brand new one, and after one cycle, it's once again taking 1-2 days just to filter one jug of water. With all the consistently negative reviews from multiple credible customers, how can they not fix this?? As of last year, I have migrated most of my drinking/cooking water needs to the fairly new LifeStraw Home Water Filter Pitcher (https://www.amazon.com/LifeStraw-Bacteria-Parasites-Microplastics-Chemicals/dp/B07QQ857JJ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=lifestraw+water+pitcher&qid=1585456822&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-1-catcorr), which I got two of through their Kickstarter campaign. The LifeStraw is not perfect, and has much smaller capacity than the PUR, but the water flows through in minutes, even after multiple cycles. I also love that the Lifestraw pitcher is glass (even though it's comprised of many plastic parts, including the filter holder inside). Currently I keep the PUR and a Lifestraw in my fridge, and use the Lifestraw most of the time. The PUR is just for backup and/or large quantities of water (as when making rice or pasta). Unless PUR fixes their useless filters, I'm switching out completely once there is a better high-capacity solution. ORIGINAL REVIEW: I have to agree with everyone that these filters are horrible - they have been for about the last year. I have been a faithful PUR user for the last decade or so, and starting about a year ago, the filters don't work most of the time. With my most recent purchase (lead version; set of 3) the filter didn't work right out of the box after the prerequisite soaking, etc., which I've been doing for the last decade so know how to do properly. Thinking it was once again stuck, I shook the brand new filter as directed (have never had to do that until recently), and managed to get it to work briefly - for two jugs worth of water, slowly. Then the thing got stuck again. When this happened earlier this year, PUR customer service refused to acknowledge anything had changed about the filters or their manufacture, and made it seem like it was user error. Clearly this isn't true, as I and many other reviewers (who have used PUR for years, previously with no problem) can attest to. Please fix this, PUR. If you were able to produce working filters before, there's no reason you can't anymore. The minute a better option appears, many of us will no doubt defect. Read more