Preserve is now accepting Brita water filters which they will repurpose. Participating WFMs will accept them. See the Preserve website for participating locations. I contacted them to see if they plan to accept Pur filters in the... (8 replies, last updated by MakingSense February 21, 2009)

I have friends who swear by the technique of passing the cheapest handle of vodka one can buy through a Brita filter four times. They say that, after filtration, they can no longer distinguish between it and top-shelf stuff.... (35 replies, last updated by legourmettv November 20, 2008)

The recent discussion of water filters reminded me of a question that’s been troubling me for some time. Do Brita-type water filters remove fluoride as well as chlorine? If so, am I putting myself at greater risk of tooth... (4 replies, last updated by russkar April 22, 2002)

this good quality, but not over-the-top-fastidious quality. Also, does filtering the finished, infused spirits through a Brita take the flavor away? Or just the Impurities? I basically want this to turn out right, I don’t... (3 replies, last updated by JMF July 24, 2009)

the Brita. -Nick Link: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/293202#1603499 (15 replies, last updated by Caitlin McGrath April 9, 2004)

at the supermarket. (or simply use a PUR or Brita water pitcher). Since I am stir frying the sprouts, I thought that whatever harmful effects might be imparted by the chlorination might be dissipated by the high heat frying. (8 replies, last updated by hotoynoodle May 10, 2007)

I mainly drink tap water that I filter with a Brita. For sparkling I really like La Croix. The bubbles are very fine like in a top notch champange. It comes in plain and several flavors. I find the lemon very refreshing... (25 replies, last updated by Snackish August 6, 2006)

If you’re leary of using that giant plastic $10 bottle of swill labled “Vodka”, don’t be! Just run it through a charcoal filter (Brita) a couple of times... I’ve posted the link to the groundbreaking... (17 replies, last updated by quazi July 28, 2005)

You obviously don’t have a Brita water filter, otherwise you’d know there’s an “appearance” difference. (10 replies, last updated by monku June 5, 2009)

, the components of, distilled vs. tap vs. spring, brands, etc. Personally, I would recommend a Brita, because it is the most cost effective way of getting tasty water. Distilled water is for people who are paranoid about... (4 replies, last updated by fusilli April 24, 2002)

. Since you are willing to use glass, bottles are hardly a problem. A glass lined thermos would be ideal. You could also try using stainless, or even empty beer bottles. Don’t get a Brita (or similar) unit. These store the... (5 replies, last updated by Sal Vanilla April 28, 2009)

Brita, I second your recommendation if the Chowhound doesn’t mind a newer place. Il Fiasco is rare in the fact they know how to use spices properly and each dish has intense flavors. Their wines are well selected too. (7 replies, last updated by sulky_girl September 29, 2005)

I used to have this problem when i lived in the Village, every August and September the water would get that strange taste. After spending a fortune on bottled water, I finally started using the Brita filtration system. Since... (7 replies, last updated by Ian August 26, 2004)

If you are buying water for the gorgeous packaging, I suggest you pick up a beautiful, top of the line reusable water bottle and fill it with Brita-filtered tap water. I defy you find a commercially bottled still water – at... (5 replies, last updated by Pincus November 20, 2008)

get a couple of these and fill with torontos finest. filtered in the fridge if you must... activated charcoal should do the trick if you’re anti brita. http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/50108908 (6 replies, last updated by Phrizzie April 29, 2009)