Clearly Filtered review
Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Clearly Filtered suits renters and anyone who wants filtered water without a plumber. The Filtered Water Pitcher is a low cost way in, and replacement filters push the running cost to $195 to $260 a year, so check that figure against your drinking volume before you commit.
Key facts
- Best for
- Renters who want certified jug filtration, no installation and a low entry price.
- Filter system
- Jug (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Reference models
- Filtered Water Pitcher; Universal Inline Fridge Filter; 3-Stage Under the Sink Water Filter System; 20oz Stainless Steel Filtered Water Bottle (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price from
- $45 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Cartridge price
- $65 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Cartridge life (l)
- 378.54 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Filter cost per year
- $195 to $260 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Certification scope
- Filtered Water Pitcher certified by NSF International to NSF/ANSI 42 (chlorine taste and odor reduction) and NSF/ANSI 372 (lead-free materials); independently tested against 365+ contaminants by EPA-accredited laboratories (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- PFAS and lead reduction
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Installation required
- No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Warranty
- 2 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Clearly Filtered, Inc. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2011 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- NSF/ANSI standards
- 42
- Official website
- clearlyfiltered.com
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
Pros and cons
Pros
- The Filtered Water Pitcher starts at $45, under the water filter entry median of €179.99.
- Installation required is a no, so the jug format is usable the day it arrives.
- PFAS and lead reduction is a yes, and the Filtered Water Pitcher is certified by NSF International to 42.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, so phone and chat sit alongside email and a help centre.
Cons
- Annual filter cost of $195 to $260 a year is heavy for a jug, because cartridge life is only 378.54 litres.
- A $65 cartridge sits below the midpoint of the brands tracked on cartridge price, at 30 of 50.
- The jug format sits a step below the reverse osmosis systems at Waterdrop (EU) and Culligan Consumer Products.
- Certification to 42 covers chlorine taste and odour and lead-free materials, so contaminant claims rest on independent EPA-accredited laboratory testing rather than the certificate.
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Scored 8.9 / 10 by SmartHomeCue.
Who it suits
- Renters and students who cannot or will not fit an under the sink unit.
- Drinkers whose main goal is better taste and odour plus lead-free materials.
- Households that want a brand covering a jug, a fridge and a sink.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone chasing broad contaminant removal at the tap: Culligan Consumer Products and Waterdrop (EU) both sell reverse osmosis systems.
- Buyers who want a dedicated unit rather than a jug: IBBL is a countertop alternative to pitchers.
- Heavy drinkers, since cartridge life of 378.54 litres runs out sooner.
How it compares on our data
Clearly Filtered sits mid field on the measures tracked for water filters here. Entry price ranks 13 of 52, which is a comfortable place for a first purchase. Cartridge life ranks 22 of 26, and cartridge price ranks 30 of 50. Annual filter cost is the weakest showing of the group, at 42 of 46. The overall score of 8.9 splits into cost 8.9, offer 9 and trust 8.7, so the offer carries the brand while running costs hold it back. The pattern matches the format itself: a cheap jug that needs replacing often.
Plans and prices
What you pay at the start and what you pay each year are different for Clearly Filtered: the pitcher bought at the start and the cartridge bought again. The Filtered Water Pitcher entry price is $45, and the Filtered Water Pitcher replacement filter is $65. Both are product prices rather than plans, and the running cost is the cartridge, counted over a year at $195 to $260. Households that drink more water buy more cartridges, so the annual figure is the number to test against your own use rather than the entry price. The pitcher is the cheap part of the ownership; the cartridge is the repeat spend that decides whether the brand suits a home over the years.
Core features
The Filtered Water Pitcher is built around a replaceable cartridge, and cartridge life is 378.54 litres. That is a short allowance for a household filtering all of its drinking and cooking water, so the volume figure matters more than the sticker. PFAS and lead reduction is listed as a yes, the claim most buyers check first, though the NSF/ANSI certification covers chlorine taste and odour and lead-free materials rather than a wide contaminant sweep. Installation required is a no, so the jug is usable straight out of the box and travels between flats with you. The hardware is backed by a warranty of 2 years, which is a real reference point for a product bought outright and kept for years.
The company behind it
Clearly Filtered, Inc. is the legal entity behind the brand, and the company is based in the US. It was founded in 2011 and sells direct rather than through installers, which keeps the buying and support relationship with the same company. Support runs on email, chat and phone: email, chat, phone and a help centre are all listed, so help is spread across several channels. A US base keeps those support hours in the same time zone, which matters for a brand whose help is largely by phone and chat rather than by mail.
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Where Clearly Filtered is available
- Available
- Everywhere except Afghanistan, Brunei, Bhutan, Belarus, Central African Republic, Cook Islands, Cuba, Curacao, Eritrea, Fiji, Georgia, Gibraltar, Haiti, Israel, Iraq, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Kiribati, North Korea, Kuwait, Montenegro, Myanmar, Nauru, French Polynesia, Papua New Guinea, Palestine, Serbia, Russia, Solomon Islands, Sudan, Syria, Yemen
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Clearly Filtered Filtered Water Pitcher at the start?+
The Filtered Water Pitcher is the entry product at $45, which is below the water filter entry median of €179.99. It is the lowest priced model in the range the brand lists, and as a jug it needs no plumbing work, no installation and no waste line.
What does it cost to keep a Clearly Filtered filter running?+
The running cost is the replacement cartridge at $65, and $195 to $260 a year once the replacements are counted. Each cartridge covers 378.54 litres, so the annual figure moves with how much water a household actually filters.
Does the Filtered Water Pitcher reduce PFAS and lead?+
PFAS and lead reduction is listed as a yes, and the pitcher is certified by NSF International to 42, which covers chlorine taste and odour. Lead-free materials carry their own certification, and the brand also points to independent testing in EPA-accredited laboratories. The certificate itself is not a broad contaminant claim.
Do I need a plumber to install a Clearly Filtered filter?+
Installation required is a no, so there is no plumber and no waste line. The jug format takes tap water in a reservoir with the cartridge dropped in, and it can move between kitchens. The brand also lists a universal inline fridge filter, a multi-stage under the sink system and a stainless steel filtered water bottle for fixed positions.
How long has Clearly Filtered been trading, and who is behind it?+
Clearly Filtered, Inc. is the legal entity behind the brand, based in the US and founded in 2011. The catalogue covers a jug pitcher, a universal inline fridge filter, a multi-stage under the sink system and a stainless steel filtered water bottle, and the hardware carries a warranty of 2 years.
What support does Clearly Filtered offer?+
Support runs on email, chat and phone: email, chat, phone and a help centre are all listed. That mix suits a jug, where most problems are physical, a cartridge that will not seat or a leaking reservoir, and a phone line or live chat resolves those faster than written guidance alone.
How does Clearly Filtered compare with reverse osmosis brands?+
Clearly Filtered sits at the jug end, with Waterdrop (EU) and Culligan Consumer Products on reverse osmosis and IBBL on countertop. Reverse osmosis handles a wider load of contaminants, while a jug is cheaper to buy, cheaper to run and easier to move between homes.
Is the cartridge price fair against other brands?+
A cartridge costs $65, which sits below the midpoint of the brands tracked on cartridge price at 30 of 50. Annual filter cost ranks lower still, at 42 of 46, so the recurring spend is the line to watch over a year of use.
Sources
- clearlyfiltered.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Price from, Reference models
“24oz Tritan Filtered Water Bottle BPA free From $45.00”
- clearlyfiltered.com/pages/about-us checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded
“Clearly Filtered started in 2011 with the belief that water should not contain harmful contaminants, period.”
- clearlyfiltered.com/pages/returns checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Support channels
“Our Customer Service team is right here in California ready and willing to help you Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm PST”
- clearlyfiltered.com/pages/shipping-information checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Legal entity
“Any purchases eligible for a refund from Clearly Filtered, Inc., ("Clearly Filtered")”
- clearlyfiltered.com/pages/warranty-policy checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Warranty
“Clearly Filtered offers a limited lifetime warranty ... This warranty does not include filters and expires after 24 months from the date of purchase.”
- clearlyfiltered.com/products/clean-water-pitcher checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Cartridge life (l), Certification scope, Filter system, NSF/ANSI standards, PFAS and lead reduction
“Filter Life 100 Gallons ... our NSF-Certified Pitcher Replacement Filter ... 100-gallon filter life”
- clearlyfiltered.com/products/clean-water-pitcher-replacem... checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Cartridge price, Filter cost per year, Installation required
“Pitcher Replacement Filter $65.00 ... One-Time Purchase $65.00 ($58.50/filter on subscription)”
Compiled from 7 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
Clearly Filtered
Renters who want certified jug filtration, no installation and a low entry price.