Drink cleaner, great tasting tap water with this Brita™ water pitcher, made without BPA, and the included Brita™ filter. Only Brita filters are certified to reduce chlorine (taste and odor), copper, mercury and cadmium in Brita systems. (Substances reduced may not be in all users' water. See Performance Data Sheet available on supplier's website.) One filter can replace up to 300 16.9 oz plastic bottles. The Brita™ water pitcher's flip top lid makes refilling a breeze, while the SmartLight indicator is Brita's most accurate and precise pitcher filter life indicator. This large water pitcher comes with one water filter, which should be changed every 40 gallons or about two months for best results. (Approximate timing based on average family usage and 40-gallon filter life). Start drinking healthier, great tasting water with Brita™ today.