Lead in tap water can come from corrosion of household plumbing systems, or erosion of natural deposits. ... Both Brita® Faucet Systems and Brita Longlast+® Filters are certified to remove 99% of lead that may be found in tap water. Read more about How Brita Filters Work to reduce lead in water.

What do Brita filters not remove?

For example, the Brita water filter pitcher uses a coconut-based activated carbon filter that removes chlorine, zinc, copper, cadmium and mercury. However, activated carbon filters don't remove all nitrates, dissolved minerals, or bacteria and viruses in water through the absorption process.

Why Brita filters are bad?

2. Brita Filters Don't Eliminate Bacteria, Fungus, Or Viruses. When we think our water has been “purified,” it really, most likely, has just been stripped of Chlorine, like we just learned. But most people also assume that they're going to get pure, flavorless water.