PUR Plus
The main American alternative to Brita, and the one with the stronger contaminant-reduction certifications.
Good at
- PUR Plus cartridges are certified to reduce lead, mercury and some pesticides
- Genuinely cheap to run for the certification level
- Both cartridge grades fit every PUR jug
Watch out for
Flow rate drops off noticeably as the cartridge ages, and the fit of the cartridge seal is fussier than Brita's — a badly seated cartridge lets unfiltered water past.
PUR Plus cartridges
The repeat purchase. Start here if you already own the jug.
PUR Plus questions
Which PUR Plus filter do I need?
PUR Plus sells 2 cartridge families: PUR Plus, PUR Basic. Which one you need is decided by your jug, not by preference — find your model on this page and it will tell you.
Is PUR Plus sold in my country?
PUR Plus is sold mainly in us, ca.
Our links open your own Amazon store, so if it is stocked where you are, you will see it — and if the results come back thin, that is your answer.
What is PUR Plus not good at?
Flow rate drops off noticeably as the cartridge ages, and the fit of the cartridge seal is fussier than Brita's — a badly seated cartridge lets unfiltered water past.