Pending our review of the new monster on the block, let’s look at the Clear2O, another new water pitcher with a filter that goes right from the fridge to the table. Clear20 uses compressed carbon, which reduces chlorine taste and odour, lead, cysts and certain volatile organic chemicals. It’s hard plastic and has a slim profile that makes it easy to tuck into a corner of the fridge.

The Clear20 system promises:

• Cleaner water and fewer contaminants due to block carbon filtration*

• Pitcher fills in seconds — not minutes — with the advanced quick-connect feature

• Holds 50% more clean water versus comparable pitcher thanks to a space-efficient pitcher design

• Takes the questioning out of replacement water filters with the Intelligent-Filter Indicator

To use, the Clear20 has a threaded knob attached to a tube that fits neatly into the handle of the unit. To fill it, the unit is placed beside the sink. Then the knob is lifted out of the handle and attached to the faucet, allowing tap water to flow into the unit.