ZR-017 5-Stage Replacement Filter 8-Pack

Score: 7.6/10 | ZeroWater filters deliver impressive TDS reduction to 000, but short filter life (15-40 gallons) means frequent replacement. Buying in 8-packs is essential to manage annual costs.

Standard certifications for chlorine and lead. Removes 99.6% of lead.

The multi-stage process removes virtually all dissolved solids, achieving the 000 TDS reading ZeroWater is known for.

Independent testing shows 73-90% PFAS reduction, but ZeroWater does NOT hold NSF P473 certification.

Filter life depends heavily on source water TDS:

• Low TDS (under 200): ~40 gallons
• Medium TDS (200-400): ~25-30 gallons
• High TDS (400+): ~15-20 gallons

The included TDS meter shows filtration working. Replace when reading exceeds 006.

Compared to Brita Longlast+ (120 gallons), ZeroWater requires 3-8x more filter changes annually.

Approximately $10 per filter - best value for ZeroWater.

Medium TDS water example (30 gallons per filter):

• Family using 3 gallons/day = 1,095 gallons/year
• 1,095 / 30 = 36 filters annually
• At $10/filter = $360/year

Compare to Brita Longlast+ at $30/year.

Single filters cost $15. 8-packs bring per-filter cost to $10. Always buy bulk.

ZeroWater ZR-017 filters deliver impressive TDS reduction, but families must budget $200-400 annually for replacements depending on water hardness. Buy in 8-packs to minimize per-filter cost.

Score: 7.6/10 | ZeroWater filters deliver impressive TDS reduction to 000, but short filter life (15-40 gallons) means frequent replacement. Buying in 8-packs is essential to manage annual costs.

Standard certifications for chlorine and lead. Removes 99.6% of lead.

The multi-stage process removes virtually all dissolved solids, achieving the 000 TDS reading ZeroWater is known for.

Independent testing shows 73-90% PFAS reduction, but ZeroWater does NOT hold NSF P473 certification.

Filter life depends heavily on source water TDS:

• Low TDS (under 200): ~40 gallons
• Medium TDS (200-400): ~25-30 gallons
• High TDS (400+): ~15-20 gallons

The included TDS meter shows filtration working. Replace when reading exceeds 006.

Compared to Brita Longlast+ (120 gallons), ZeroWater requires 3-8x more filter changes annually.

Approximately $10 per filter - best value for ZeroWater.

Medium TDS water example (30 gallons per filter):

• Family using 3 gallons/day = 1,095 gallons/year
• 1,095 / 30 = 36 filters annually
• At $10/filter = $360/year

Compare to Brita Longlast+ at $30/year.

Single filters cost $15. 8-packs bring per-filter cost to $10. Always buy bulk.

ZeroWater ZR-017 filters deliver impressive TDS reduction, but families must budget $200-400 annually for replacements depending on water hardness. Buy in 8-packs to minimize per-filter cost.