ZeroWater Review and Giveaway!

I don't know about you, but I don't like drinking tap water.  I just don't like the taste.  In our home we either drink the water from the filtration system in our refrigerator or we drink bottled water. 

But why do so many people not like the taste of tap water?  I think most people are aware that not all tap water tastes the same.  I would say that every home has water with a distinct taste.  And as a person who usually orders water at restaurants, I can say that I have had some pretty bad tasting water!!

Well, if you can't taste the stand either, and have been looking for a way to save money, and the environment, by not buying bottled water, I have a solution - ZeroWater!

ZeroWater filters produce the only filtered water that meets the FDA definition for Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in purified bottled water. So you get purified-quality water without the plastic bottles or the high cost.

When you purchase a ZeroWater pitcher, it comes with a TDS meter so you can test your water.  Below is a nice guide to see what could be in your water.  Yuk! 

 We ran three tests.  The first was on our tap water.  It had a TDS reading of 106.  According to their guide, that is about right for our region.

The second test we ran was on the filtration system in our refrigerator.  It had a TDS reading of 86.  That's better than the average conventional filtered water, but still kinda grosses me out, and is really not that far from the tap water. 

Then we tested the ZeroWater.  It had a TDS reading of 0.  

The ZeroWater Pitcher is very easy to use.  Simply fill the water reservoir and the water goes through the filter into the pitcher.  

It fits in the fridge fine and when it is too heavy to lift, there is a water dispenser I can use.

My Thoughts:  I think the ZeroWater pitcher works great and I really like having the TDS Meter to test water.  I'm even thinking of carrying it with me when we go out.  That would be a fun experiment.  

I was surprised at how slow the water is filtered to the pitcher but found out that it is regulated that way to ensure the water has enough time to pass through each filtering stage and be cleaned thoroughly.  So I just fill the water reservoir, put the lid on, and place it in the fridge while it filters through.

Find Out More:  You can find out more online at ZeroWater.  The 10-Cup Pitcher, which includes 1 filter and 1 TDS Meter sells for $34.99.  Additional filters are $29.99 for two.  Also use coupon code MC30, which will give you 30% off a 10 Cup ZeroWater pitcher!!  You can sign up to receive more coupons online.  You can also find ZeroWater on Facebook.

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GIVEAWAY!!

So, here's how TWO lucky readers will win a ZeroWater pitcher!  For each comment, you will get one (1) entry.

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Contest ends on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 11:59 EST.  The winner will be chosen by Random.org.  This contest is open to U.S. residents who are 18 or older.  If I am unable to reach the winner by email within 48 hours, an alternate winner will be selected.  Your entry is only valid if you include a way for me to contact you (either an email address in your comment or on your profile).  The winner's name will be obtained and publicly announced.  The number of eligible entries determines the odds of winning.  No purchase is necessary to win and this contest is void where prohibited by law. 

Disclosure:   I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting www.momcentral.com/mcc on behalf of ZeroWater and received a water pitcher to facilitate my review, two pitchers to giveaway, and extra filters to thank me for taking the time to participate.