The best ... water purifiers
Purifiers with filters, disinfectant powder, and ultraviolet light
Charcoal water filter
An alternative to short-lived disposable filters, this elegant pitcher’s “Japanese stone-and-charcoal filtration system” lasts up to six months.
Price: $85
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Contact: Dwr.com
Source: Metropolitan Home
Ovopur water purifier
With its stylish ceramic reservoir and sculptural glass base, Aquaovo’s
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gravity-fed filter is a cut above a standard plastic carafe.
Price: $650 ?
Contact: Greendepot.com
Source: The New York Times
PUR disinfectant powder
Each packet converts 2½ gallons of contaminated water into drinkable H2O by killing pathogens and removing pollutants.
Price: $14.99
Contact: Campmor.com
Source: The New York Times
SteriPEN Journey
This handheld purifier uses ultraviolet light to kill bacteria, viruses, and protozoans. A liquid-crystal display signals when water is safe for consumption.
Price: $88
Contact: Amazon.com
Source: Travel + Leisure
Guyot Designs TapGuard
Pop this “on-the-go” filter into “any wide-mouth reusable bottle” to extract “unpleasant tastes” from tap water.
Price: $14.95
Contact: Rei.com
Source: Real Simple