Filtered Water Dispenser: Healthier Than Other Dispensers

Water dispensers are devices used to simplify dispensing of large amounts of water to cups and bottles. They can be made as hand pumps that are installed on water bottles and with the certain mechanism they are dispensing water to your cup. They can also be made as countertop and crock shaped so you can lift and flip bottle that you load on them.

Beside bottled ones, there are bottleless dispensers that are used for dispensing water from pipes in your house, office or other. This is the point of use dispenser connected directly to the water line. Most of them must have an integrated filtration system that will separate the bacteria, heavy metals and other chemicals from water. This is very useful because most of the water that is traveling through pipes take in a lot of pollutants and chemicals.

Filtered water is very healthy for you since is reducing acidity and inflammation in your body. It improves immunity and prevents disease. Enhanced water absorption increases your hydration and metabolism can increase which aids in weight loss and slowing down aging.

The bottleless model can have an advanced mechanism so water dispensing can be controlled with the faucet or push button and they can have 2 or 3 dispensing volumes depending on the size of your cup or bottle. On the market are also available dispenser that you are filling with water from the sink and they are shaped like a jug.

They have a filtration system through which water is passing before coming into the rest of the jug. So, the water from the jug is clean and healthy to drink. Some of these filtered water dispensers are manual and do not require electricity or batteries so you save energy in your household and you can take it with you everywhere you go so clean water is always available to you.

In this review, we will describe 5 models of the manual dispenser that have integrated filtration system in them. We will represent their technical specifications, mechanism, and design.

Reviews of Best 5 Filtered Water Dispenser Models

ZeroWater Filtered Water Dispenser

This model has 5 stage water filtration system that virtually removes all TDS (Total Dissolved Solids). TDS refers to minerals, salts, leas, fluoride, and runoff that is polluting drinking water. Instead of carbon filtering, this system uses ion exchange technology.

It removes 99% of TDS and it is certified to NSD/ANSI which means it is approved that reduces both lead and chromium to 99%. This ensured the water is healthy, clean and its taste does not change. It has a water quality meter to test your water and ensure the highest quality filtration.

Filtration system has 5 compounds. First removes dust and rust, second removes additional suspended solids, third removes chloramine, chlorine, pesticides etc and makes sure that no bacteria grow in the water, fourth removes heavy metals and radiological chemicals and fifth removes remaining suspended soils. The user-friendly feature is that filters are compatible with other brands of filtered water dispensers.

Length is 15 inches, width is 5.9 inches and height is 11 inches. It weighs 5.06 pounds. The product is made from high-density food grade plastic that is BPA free and therefore not toxic to the water. It has a very elegant design and practical size so it will fit any interior and worksurface in your home or office.

Dispensing is controlled with push-button on the spout. The spout is designed to prevent dripping of water and to allow you to dispense water into the cup or bottle without any lifting. The water capacity of the product is convenient for approximately 23 cups. At the front of the dispenser is a screen that shows you when is time to change the filter (it shows 006) and the button to turn on and off the filtering system.

The top of the device has a lid that you must lift to pour water. Customer service is recommending you to tap the filter before using it to break up the air pocket and then put in the sink and add about an inch of water in the reservoir and wait until it’s passed through the filter and reservoir so the air pocket can be dispelled.

UltraMax Filtered Water Dispenser

Brita model has 1.13 gallons water capacity (which is equivalent to 18 cups). It is 10.47 inches high, 5.67 inches wide and 14.37 inches long. It weighs 3 pounds and it is available in green and black color. Its size is very practical because it fits on any countertops and refrigerator shelves. On the countertop is saving you space and it is making clean water available to you anytime. You can put it in the refrigerator so you are provided with pure and chilled water.

Filtration system has to pull top cap, unique aeration department, mesh screens, activated carbon and ion-exchange resin. It removes heavy metals and chemicals such as zinc, chlorine, cadmium etc. and bacteria from the water keeping it healthy and with good taste. It is very easy to install the filter.

It has to be changed after 40 gallons of water filtered. 1 filter is replacing 300 16.9 ounce water bottles. That will eventually result in plastic waste reduction and more money in your pocket. The device has an indicator that shows you when is the last time filter was changed and when it needs to be replaced.

This filtered water dispenser is made from high-density food grade BPA free plastic, as a filter in it. It has a flip-top lid that simplifies refilling of the device and stays in place while you refill. The discharger pout is made to prevent dripping of water and it has push-button that controls water dispensing into your cups or bottles.

Before installation of the filter, you have to wash hands. Then you have to flush the filter with cold water for 15 seconds and afterward insert it into the dispenser. The first filtered water has to be removed. Unlike the previous model, these filters can be used only with Brita products.

PUR Model With 18 Cup Capacity

PUR filtration system has NSF certification according to the number of contaminants (22 altogether) that it removes from the water. It has MAXION technology that is combining carbon and ion exchange materials. Carbon activated filters are made from coconut shells that create 1000 square meters of surface area per gram of carbon of tiny tunnel and spaces.

This system removes 95% of mercury, it reduces 96% of trace levels of pharmaceutical chemicals and it reduces taste and odor of chlorine. However, unlike the previous model, it still leaves behind fluoride. Using this filtered water dispenser you are providing your family with clean and healthy water while reducing plastic waste and saving money because you do not have to buy bottled water.

Filters can be used for 40 gallons of water and then they need to be replaced. This counts for approximately 1 to 2 month of usage. Unlike previous models, this one does not have an indicator for filter replacement. PUR filters can’t be used in devices of another manufacturer.

It has 18 cups of water capacity and it is 15.8 inches long, 5.6 inches wide and 10.3 inches high. The weight is 4.7 pounds and it is available in white color only. The size is very practical because it fits any tabletop and shelf in the refrigerator. It saves you space and you can always have cold and clean water.

The exterior is made from food grade BPA free plastic. The water is dispensed through a spout that is controlled with the faucet. The spout has a cover that prevents odors and dust get into the clean water. The spout is designed to prevent dripping. The flip-top lid is making easier for you to refill the device. In case of damage, you have 90 days warranty.

pH RECHARGE 3F Model

This model is offering a system that alkalizes, ionizes, mineralizes, filtrates and purifies the water. Filters allow very fast filtration. System complex structure allows all these processes to happen in the water that becomes very healthy for you.

Filters last long and 3 of them can be used for 288 gallon of water which is approximately 4500 cups. Because they do not need frequent replacement it saves you money to buy this filtered water dispenser and you are also reducing plastic waste since you do not have to buy plastic bottles anymore.

It has 3 stage alkaline filters that increase pH of the water, micro nets and activated coconut carbon filter that eliminates all kinds of heavy metals and chemicals. The ceramic ball and stone blend that includes ORP, alkaline, far infrared, tourmaline and maifan stones are adding good minerals to water such as magnesium and selenium. The system is removing fluoride and chlorine from water which makes it tastes better. These processes do not let the bacteria to grow.

Device is made from eco-friendly materials. They are made from high quality food grade BPA free plastic and they sre SGS certified. Dispenser is 13.5 inches long, 7.8 inches wide and 11 inches high. It weighs 3.4 pounds. Its size is practical and it fits to any working surgace and in the refrigerator. It has an anti-slip base so it does not It is convenient for home or office.

Refilling is easy because you have to just lift the lid cover. On the device is an indicator that reminds you when is time to change water. Water is dispensed through a spigot that pours only needed the amount of water and it prevents dripping. It seals when not in use to ensure hygiene of the device.

ZeroWater 40 Cup Capacity Dispenser

Unlike previous models, this filtered water dispenser is made from glass. Plastic parts are BPA free. It is 11 inches long, 9.8 inches wide and 19.8 inches high. The weight is 9.2 pounds. It has an elegant design that is attractive to have in any office or home. On the other hand, it is little bigger then previous models so it may not perfectly fit to any countertop or refrigerator shelve.

The filtration system has 5 stages that removes 99.6% of total dissolved solids. It is NSF certified to reduce lead and chromium. It uses ion exchange technology to remove fluoride and chlorine which creates better water taste and it makes less good for bacterial growth.

First stage of filtration is the removal of suspended solids like dust and rust that make your water cloudy. Through second and third additional suspended particles are removed and organic contaminants which stops bacteria from growing. Chlorine and chloramine are removed. In the fourth stage, heavy metals are removed and the last stage is used to remove anything that remained in the water and it holds ion exchange resin in place.

User friendly feature is that some of the filters are compatible with other brands so it will be easy for you to switch to ZeroWater. Another practical feature is Ready-Pour technology that allows you to dispense filtered water as the reservoir continues to filter. It has a water quality meter included that shows you how much your water is clean.

Water capacity is 40 cups which is very large. Water is dispensed through discharger spout that is designed to prevent dripping. Dispensing is controlled with faucets. Refilling of water is done at the top of the device by removing the metal lid.