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Our Verdict (Best For)
The Epic Pure is generally easy to use, and we like the 150-gallon filter lifespan and eco-friendly filter recycling program, which rewards users with a free cartridge for every 5 returned. However, the flip-top lid feels clunky, the filtration speed is slow, and our filtered water still had a slight taste. Above that, our lab testing raised concerns: We found no or partial reduction in several contaminants, including a few increases. One was methylene chloride that appeared post-filtration – below the strictest health guideline but far from ideal! Also, despite the company performing pretty thorough NSF testing, the pitcher has no certifications for contaminant reduction. Bottom line: No buying recommendation.
The Epic Pure is a water filter pitcher. It’s designed for use as a drinking water filter and can purify both tap water and properly disinfected well water.
As usual, we’ve tested the pitcher with our own hands:
- Hands-on experience: We assembled, primed, used, and maintained it.
- Filtration effectiveness: We sent an unfiltered and a filtered tap water sample to a professional lab for analysis in order to determine real-life contaminant reduction capabilities. Plus, we checked for NSF certifications and other test data.
- More testing: We performed a taste & odor test as well as a filtration speed test.
- All other product aspects: We considered initial + long-term cost, product warranties, additional features, frequent customer complaints, etc.
Contents
Final Rating: /5.00
Filtration: /5.00
Usability: /5.00
Costs: /5.00
| Type: | Water Filter Pitcher |
| Price (Jan 20, 2025, No Short-Term Sales): | $74 (Use Code BOSEpic for 20% Off!) |
| Yearly Cost for 300 gal Based on Rated/Claimed Filter Life (Mar 19, 2024): | ~$90-135 (Save 15% With Filter Subscription) |
(Use Code BOSEpic for 20% Off!)
Final Rating: /5.00
What We Like Most
- Filtered water was free from odor.
- Pretty much fully covered by third-party NSF testing for contaminant reduction and to 100% filter life.
- Easy to assemble/prime, use and maintain, with a 150-gallon filter lifespan.
- Filter life indicator.
- Filter recycling program offers 1 free filter for every 5 used ones.
- Lifetime warranty + satisfaction guarantee.
- Discounts for special interest groups.
What We Don’t Like
- No or partial reduction in 4 (5) contaminants in our lab testing.
- A little taste left in the filtered water.
- No actual NSF certifications for contaminant reduction.
- Slow.
- The flip-top lid feels a little clunky.
- 3rd-party customers complained about slow filtration, the lid falling off when pouring, and stuck flip top lids.
How the Epic Pure Compares to…
10 Other Water Filter Pitchers
In this video, Mike highlights our water filter pitcher top picks. The Epic Pure was included in our testing, but didn’t make the cut.
Please note: Our full guide on the best water filter pitchers is available here.
Video Chapters + Comparison Sheet
- Link to Comparison Sheet
- 00:00 – Intro
- 00:58 – Our 11 Pitchers
- 02:00 – How We Tested & Ranked
- 04:29 – Pitcher Assembly & Filter Priming
- 05:21 – Sampling Process
- 06:18 – Taste & Odor Test
- 06:58 – Speed Test
- 08:28 – Best Overall (Clearly Filtered)
- 12:27 – Best for Usability + Affordability (Waterdrop)
- 15:45 – Best for Bacteria & Cyst (LifeStraw)
- 18:30 – Best for Nitrate (ZeroWater)
- 23:00 – Best for Fluoride
- 23:39 – Summary
Full Analysis of the Epic Pure
Filtration: /5.00
1. Lab Results: /5.00
Remember that our before vs after lab comparison is not an exact science. It’s informational and subject to variability, inaccuracies, and interferences caused by natural fluctuations in water quality, accidental contamination, human error, instrumentation issues, and more. Furthermore, our lab-testing is limited to those contaminants present in our water supplies and at their respective concentrations. As such, it can only give us a general idea for how effective a certain water treatment product might be.
Lab Results Chart
| Potentially Harmful | Aesthetic Issues | Feed Water Level | Filtered Water Level | Reduction Rate | |
| Water Disinfectants | |||||
| Chlorine (mg/L) | ✖ | ✖ | 0.2 | 0 | 100% |
| Disinfection Byproducts | |||||
| Bromodichloromethane (µg/l) | ✖ | 0.58 | 0 | 100% | |
| Bromoform (µg/l) | ✖ | 0.75 | 0 | 100% | |
| Dibromochloromethane (µg/l) | ✖ | 0.94 | 0 | 100% | |
| Metals | |||||
| Copper (mg/L) | ✖ | ✖ | 0.01 | 0 | 100% |
| Barium (mg/L) | ✖ | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0% | |
| Boron (mg/L) | ✖ | 0.04 | 0.01 | 75% | |
| Lithium (mg/L) | ✖ | 0.01 | 0.02 | 100% Increase | |
| Strontium (mg/L) | ✖ | 0.18 | 0.31 | 72% Increase | |
| Salts | |||||
| Nitrate (N) (mg/L) | ✖ | 1.65 | 0 | 100% | |
| Fluoride (mg/L) (Flawed?) | ✖ | 0.46 | 0.19* | 59%* | |
| Other | |||||
| Uranium (µg/L) | ✖ | 7 | 0 | 100% | |
| Aesthetic Parameters | |||||
| Hardness (mg/L) | ✖ | 111.9 | 130.4 | 17% Increase | |
| Impurities NOT Detected in Unfiltered Tap Water Sample | |||||
| Aluminum (mg/L) | ✖ | ✖ | 0 | 0.08 | |
| Methylene Chloride (µg/l) | ✖ | 0 | 0.71 | ||
| *Due to known interferences of the applied testing method, we assume fluoride levels must be taken with a grain of salt. | |||||
| Explanation: | |||||
| Full Removal | |||||
| Considerable Reduction | |||||
| Concentration More Than Double of Unfiltered Water Sample | |||||
| Potential Leaching Reached or Exceeded the Strictest Public Health Guideline We Could Find | |||||
*100% means reduction to below the minimum detection level. To learn more about our testing procedures check our editorial guidelines.
Link to Filtered Water Report
Link to Unfiltered Water Report
Usability: /5.00
Costs: /5.00
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Further Reading
About the Author(s)
Mike is a former team member who made his mark by contributing to our first big water filter pitcher comparison video and reviewing a couple POE water treatment systems. Beyond the world of water solutions, Mike is a full-time blogger and YouTuber alongside his wife, Ashley. Together, they’ve transformed their passions into a creative space called Joyfully Growing, where they share DIY tutorials and simple home improvement tips to help others love the homes they’re in.
Raoul has a background in mechanical engineering and has been writing about home water treatment since 2015. He designs our product review processes, analyzes the results, and ties everything together. As editor-in-chief, he tries hard to keep the whole operation running smoothly behind the scenes.