Berne Broudy is a Vermont-based writer, photographer, and adventurer. She can typically be found shredding, schussing, or splashing in some remote corner of the globe while documenting it. New perk: ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The LifeStraw portable water filter is one of the most popular products on Amazon ahead of the holidays each year, and it sold out fast during ...

(Post-production by Zak Vitale and Craig Peterson; thanks to Jarett Loeffler.) Nearly a year ago, I scribbled “Replace Brita filter” on my to-do list. But the errand perpetually fell by the wayside.

Tap water in the US is generally safe, but in certain areas it can have a funky taste. Tap water can also contain traces of pesticides, VOCs, lead, and dirt, all of which you don’t want to ingest no ...

The reason people in Silicon Valley are spending $36 for 2.5 gallons of unfiltered raw water in shapely glass bottles is fear, but not of contracting a waterborne disease like cholera. The raw-water ...

HOW DO WATER FILTERS WORK? Water filters essentially block or capture bacteria, debris such as sand and dirt, and pollutants like parasites and metals. It’s why they’re recommended by authorities if ...

Discover which states deliver the cleanest tap water and which ones fall short, plus options for choosing a filter.