Clearly Filtered · Water Filters
Tritan 24oz BPA-Free Clearly Filtered Water Bottle
Lower-concern for the bottle itself, filter PFAS status unverified. Check filter source.
Tritan is a BPA-free copolyester with no established PFAS concerns and is commonly used in drinking vessels. The main risk is the activated carbon filter; most brands don't disclose PFAS treatment of filter media or whether cartridge shells use Teflon-family coating.
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Material
Tritan copolyester plastic + likely activated carbon filter
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Tritan 24oz BPA-Free Clearly Filtered is made of, ingredients and materials
This bottle is constructed from Tritan copolyester, a BPA-free plastic developed by Eastman Chemical as an alternative to polycarbonate. Tritan does not contain BPA, BPS, or phthalates by design. The material is rated for cold to warm beverages (up to approximately 100F for prolonged contact) and does not leach detectable levels of endocrine-disrupting chemicals under normal drinking conditions, with lower concern for chemical leaching compared to older polycarbonate bottles.
What’s concerning
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Bacterial or mold growth in filter housing
Filtered water bottles are prone to microbial colonization if filters are not replaced on schedule or if the bottle sits unused with moisture. Clearly Filtered does not prominently document filter maintenance intervals or storage best practices on typical product packaging.
Filter housing or valve components leachables
The filter cartridge and any plastic valve components are not publicly detailed by the brand. If not food-grade certified plastics, these could theoretically leach trace compounds, but no specific contamination has been reported for this model.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Trace leaching from Tritan at elevated temperatures
No documented leaching of hazardous chemicals from Tritan under normal cold or room-temperature use. Risk increases if bottle is left in direct sunlight or hot vehicles, but no reported incidents specific to this brand have been recorded.
Microplastics
Activated carbon filters can occasionally shed fine particles if degraded, though this is uncommon in well-maintained units. Clearly Filtered has not published data on microplastic release from its filter media.
Source, EPA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Clearly Filtered markets itself as a health-focused brand emphasizing water filtration and chemical removal. The company does not publicly disclose independent third-party testing results for the bottle material or filter performance on its website. No major recalls or safety controversies have been documented for this specific product model. The brand's claims about filter contaminant removal (including some PFAS marketing) lack transparent independent verification, which is a transparency gap rather than a confirmed safety failure.
How it compares in its category
Tritan-based bottles have lower concern among plastic water bottles and are generally preferred over polycarbonate alternatives. This product sits in the mid-to-premium segment of filtered bottles; comparable competitors (e.g., LifeStraw, Grayl) also use similar copolyester or other BPA-free plastics. The integrated filter adds functionality but creates dependence on replacement timing and filter sourcing, which varies in quality across brands.
If you buy it
Do not expose the bottle to temperatures above 100F for prolonged periods or dishwasher heat, as Tritan can soften and potentially leach trace compounds at high temperatures (though risk is low). Replace the filter according to manufacturer guidance, typically every 40-60 gallons or 2-3 months depending on water quality. Store the bottle dry between uses to prevent bacterial or mold growth in the filter chamber. Verify filter replacement availability and cost before committing, as proprietary filters can become expensive or hard to source.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Clearly Filtered has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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