(Post-production by Zak Vitale and Craig Peterson; thanks to Jarett Loeffler.) Nearly a year ago, I scribbled “Replace Brita filter” on my to-do list. But the errand perpetually fell by the wayside.

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 ...

David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things edible, including meal kit services, food subscriptions, kitchen tools and cooking tips. David earned his BA from ...

In the still-unfolding global environmental tragedy of "forever chemical" pollution, one tiny bright spot has emerged: some kitchen-counter water filter pitchers can eliminate the harmful PFAS ...

Almost half of all tap water in the U.S. contains the toxic class of chemicals PFAS, with a significant concentration on the East Coast, according to a recent study from the U.S. Geological Survey.

In a world where access to clean and healthy drinking water is often compromised by environmental factors and outdated systems, the Alka Water DIY Bottle presents a revolutionary solution. This ...

If the cost of bottled water (on your wallet and the environment) is too high for you, consider a countertop water filter. Like faucet-mounted models, countertop filters attach to your tap but divert ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Ever had that sip of water at 3 a.m.? Tastes good, feels good, right? What about taking a sip of water from a bottle, a fountain at a park, or a friend’s place? Have you ever noticed a different taste ...

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