Brita UltraMax Large Water Dispenser with 1 BritaPlus Filter, 27 Cup, Black (Package May Vary)

We ordered this hoping it would help after getting a new well put in. We got a water testing kit for basic testing and our water is pretty good. It has a high total alkalinity, which was really the only thing really out of whack. Iron, pH, bacteria, sulfide, manganese, hardness, mercury, nitrates were all normal. We have a filter on the water coming into the house and this just filters it more.From the tap the total alkalinity was at the 240 range which was the highest measurement. With the Brita it measured 180.So it did help. The water does taste a little bit better too.I can't say anything about the other trace elements because we didn't have them in our water, but it did lower the total alkalinity to normal levels so it is doing something.The slim design fits perfectly in our side by side fridge and I do love having the spout on the front is great for filling glasses and water bottles.So far there have been no leaks from the spout or the container. Of course user error when filling the top while it's still in the fridge or a cat tripping you up on the way to put it back in said fridge cannot be blamed on Brita.The filters are very fast, much faster than the old ones that I used to have. However, when it starts getting full, the filter does slow down, but...physics. So not too surprising. The filter will be very fast until the water rises above the bottom of the filter, then it will slow down...a lot. But it will still filter. I just keep water in the top until the bottom fills up.There is an indicator on top to let you know when to change the filter. Not sure how it works, but it lights up every time I close the lid. Time will tell. That reminds me, I need to order filters so I have them on hand. Sigh.I do keep a pitcher to fill the top so I don't have to carry it from the sink to the fridge. It's not too heavy if it's empty and you are only filling the top, but water weight begins to add up. 1 gallon = about 9 pounds, roughly. So it's up to you haw much you want to carry. Keeping a pitcher to fill up the top is much easier, and remember the cat, sometimes safer. Also if you have dogs, small children, etc.It's also wonderful not having to spend money on cases of water bottles every month!! Less waste and save money!It works great, functional, and actually did make a difference in my water testing.I do recommend it. Better than the old Brita pitcher and the filters are better too. So far!

I have used this for about a month and I am glad I purchased.We got tired of buying bottled water and having to store the extra bottles, etc. We also tried a water machine, but having to constantly fill the 5 gallon jugs with quarters just got annoying as did having to store the extra jugs. The Brita fits in our refrigerator and the extra filters are small and easy to store. The larger capacity is really nice. The size and the spout is great for placing in the refrigerator to always have cold water. I was pleasantly surprised at how fast the water filters now (my Brita pitcher from many years ago was very slow). It was so fast I initially thought the filter wasn't working! My entire Brita fills up in about 1 minute or less.I love the 'handles' at the top which make it easy to transport from sink to fridge when full. I did buy the higher-end filters.I live in an area where we have extremely hard water and the chlorine levels can be high enough that you can both taste and smell it. I have not had any issues with the Brita filter clearing up such hard, chlorinated water. The water tastes clear. In my opinion, it is better than bottled water taste-wise. I have been very impressed at how well the water is filtered. I also use the filtered water in tea kettles and such and do not get nearly as much hardwater residue.I have recommended this to others in my area as it is a an economical way to get very clean drinking water. This tastes just as good as a reverse osmosis system but is a fraction of the cost even when purchasing more filters.

We absolutely love our Brita Water Dispenser! Moving into our first apartment together, we realized how much money and plastic we were wasting on disposable water bottles. This dispenser has been such a great switch — the water tastes fresh and clean, it’s super convenient to have filtered water on tap, and it’s helped us cut down on waste big time. It’s honestly made staying hydrated so much easier and eco-friendly. Highly recommend for anyone starting out in a new place! It’s saves us money and stops us from buying numerous cases of bottles, must buy.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Happy to say that the filter system that I got wasn’t leaking. I’ve had it for 1 month & refill it everyday.Taste:is deliciousSize:The dimensions are perfect for the top shelf of my refrigerator Filter quality:4 out of 5 stars

Great product - holds a lot of water - my only issue is that when the water that needs to be filter gets to a certain level the remaining water doesn't go through so I have to raise the front of the water pitcher with a sort of shim to get the rest to come through .... I literally put a wedge -5"x2" of soft packing foam from another product under it and walk away - it's no big dealBut thought it should be mentioned ..I'm completely happy with this product and I'm drinking more water because it holds so much when it's full ...The water also tastes much better than my previous pitchers water and there's no funky smell to it - for the money I think it's totally worth it !

This brita is a game changer! I grew up in a rural area with much better tasting water than the city I currently live in. This removes any tastes in the water well and the reservoir is big enough that we’re not having to constantly refill it. This is one of my best purchases in the past year, especially since I got it on sale!

I really like the Brita UltraMax water dispenser. The filter seems to work well, and the water tastes clean and fresh. It’s easy to use and fits nicely in my fridge. Definitely a good choice if you are looking for a water dispenser with a filter included!