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product_id: 217217214
title: "LifeStraw Home BPA-Free Water Filter Pitcher, 10-Cup, Aqua"
brand: "lifestraw"
price: "R1665"
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# 264 gallons membrane lifespan Removes bacteria & parasites B Corp & Climate Neutral certified LifeStraw Home BPA-Free Water Filter Pitcher, 10-Cup, Aqua

**Brand:** lifestraw
**Price:** R1665
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 💧 Drink smart, live pure, and join the clean water revolution!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** LifeStraw Home BPA-Free Water Filter Pitcher, 10-Cup, Aqua by lifestraw
- **How much does it cost?** R1665 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/217217214-lifestraw-home-bpa-free-water-filter-pitcher-10-cup-aqua)

## Best For

- lifestraw enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lifestraw brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Impactful Purchase:** For every LifeStraw sold, a child gains safe water for a full school year—hydrate with purpose.
- • **Sleek Sustainability:** Hand-blown borosilicate glass design with BPA-free plastic, combining style with eco-conscious living.
- • **Mineral-Rich Hydration:** Retains essential minerals like magnesium and potassium to support your health with every sip.
- • **Pure Protection, Every Pour:** Only pitcher filter that eliminates bacteria, parasites, and microplastics for truly clean water.
- • **Long-Lasting Filtration Power:** Membrane microfilter lasts up to 1 year (264 gallons), reducing heavy metals and harmful chemicals effectively.

## Overview

The LifeStraw Home 10-Cup Water Filter Pitcher is a premium, BPA-free filtration system that uniquely removes bacteria, parasites, microplastics, lead, mercury, and PFAS chemicals. Featuring a durable membrane microfilter lasting up to 264 gallons and an activated carbon + ion exchange filter, it ensures safe, great-tasting water while retaining essential minerals. Its sleek, sustainable design and social impact commitment make it the must-have eco-conscious hydration solution for modern homes.

## Description

The LifeStraw Home is a premium water filter pitcher that improves taste and protects against harmful contaminants. The long-lasting membrane microfilter is the only home filter that removes bacteria, parasites and microplastics and lasts approximately 1 year. The activated carbon + ion exchange filter reduces lead, mercury, other heavy metals and a variety of chemicals including, chlorine and PFAS, and lasts approximately 2 months. Made from durable, BPA-free plastic, the sleek 10-cup water pitcher also features an easy-fill lid. Live sustainably and avoid plastic water bottle waste – do good for your household and for the world. For every LifeStraw product purchased, a school child in need receives safe water for an entire school year.

Review: BUY IT - I don't bother reviewing anything, but this is worth my time. Backstory: I had Brita filters. They broke. All. The. Time. Last one lasted 3 months before it sprung a hair line crack that dripped ever increasing pools of water all over the counter. I researched like crazy and this seemed like a common problem across brands, especially lately as companies cut corners on quality. So I looked at lifestraw - at first because the collar at the base seemed to ensure some stability and protection from cracks. (Yes, pay the extra 10 or whatever, it's worth it.) But then after I bought it, a whole world of amazing.... How I use it: I always boil my water first. Always have. We get water alerts where I live so I just boil all the time now. I pour into a large teapot to cool, then finally into a filter. Why Lifestraw is magic: 1.You can't boil PFAS out. Lifestraw DOES remove PFAS. These are the forever chemicals we're trying to avoid ingesting so why bother with anything else? 2. Despite only using boiled water, my Brita would develop algae. If I was late to change the Brita filter... Boom! By week 5, I see creeping light green growth. Gross. NEVER with lifestraw. 3. It doesn't filter out minerals and all the good stuff. There's some confusion about this fact, so I checked with several sources. 4. Water glasses that have been sitting out, and water that's been in bottles for a day or two... Are somehow not slimy? We wash pretty regularly so I can't say that things won't get slimy, ever. But we have noticed that water pitchers, water bottles, and water glasses that had been holding still water for prolonged periods... After two days they got slimy and needed to be cleaned, and now... Not. About those complaints in other reviews: 1. It's slow to filter. Yes, it is at first. You have to follow the instructions. The air pockets take a few full filters to dissipate. By the fourth time I fill my 10cup size after switching filters, water moves through pretty steadily. It's never *fast*.. but that's what my old Brita did and I got algae. So do you want fast or effective? 2. No really it's still slow AF. It's your water sediment clogging the filter. My water looks clear out of the trap and in a glass. But after I boil it, I see flakes and sediment of all sorts - hard water deposits, limescale, oxidized iron... And that's just what I recognize. This stuff sinks to the bottom, so I pour the cooled water into the lifestraw without stirring it up and discard the bottom inch or two of water. The more sediment you have, the more that filter will clog up. I think you can reverse filter to clear it out but check with the company on that. 3. It cracked. Did you get the collar? They ALL crack, my dude. But this one is the best so far, by far. There's probably more to say but I've run out of steam. Do what you will with this info. I just hope this company stays in business for a good long time. Feels so weird to say that but this is one company/product that doesn't leave me feeling screwed over.
Review: Turns Tap Water Into Really Good Water - I'm not picky about my water and have cheerfully drunk tap water for years. I still do when I'm upstairs or in a hurry, though I can definitely taste and appreciate the difference this filter makes. However my Mom is super picky about it and doesn't like the water they serve her at her Assisted Living. It's been an ongoing expense and a little back-breaking to keep bringing her the bottled water she prefers. So when I saw this pitcher reviewed, I had to try it. I started with the 10 cup one, and regret that because it's just too big for my minimal water consumption. It's heavy, and awkward to tilt into the fridge to get it on the top shelf, so my husband won't use it from the fridge and I have it out on the counter to get a more comfortable temperature for me. That's a long winded way of saying the 10 cup pitcher is too big. The 7 cup, however, now sits on my Mom's dresser so her aide can get her water she really likes at need (Mom has never liked cold drinks, so having it out in the room is just fine). Initial cleaning and filtering took a really long time for both pitchers, needing multiple refills at around 15 minutes per fill. Subsequently though they have not needed any maintenance. I'll get new filters for them at the two month mark as recommended. This really is a simple to use and effective filter. The lid is ingeniously designed to make it easy to add more water and to safely pour. The plastic makes the pitcher lighter, though I'm a little leery of it and might get the glass version at some point. I love that LifeStraw is helping get clean water to children with each purchase (I take it with a grain of salt because corporations are corporations after all, yet I hope there's something to the claim). I thoroughly recommend this pitcher.

## Features

- Filtration that actually does stuff. The only water filter pitcher that removes bacteria and parasites, in addition to microplastics.
- Reduces lead, mercury, and chemicals including PFAS (“forever chemicals”), chlorine, herbicides, pesticides, dirt, sand, and cloudiness. Retains essential minerals like magnesium and potassium that are good for your health
- Sleek and sustainable design, made from hand-blown borosilicate glass. Easy to use and maintain.
- Improves taste and avoids the need to buy single-use plastic bottled water
- The membrane microfilter lasts 264 gallons (1 year). The activated carbon + ion exchange filter lasts 40 gallons (2 months)
- Your purchase has impact: one product, one child, one year of safe water.
- LifeStraw is proud to be a B Corp and Climate Neutral Certified brand, committed to meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B089QWH1VT |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,930,733 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #1,373 in Pitcher Water Filters |
| Brand | LifeStraw |
| Brand Name | LifeStraw |
| Capacity | 264 gallons |
| Container Type | Pitcher |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,924 Reviews |
| Filter Life Cycle | 1 years |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 07640144284756 |
| Included Components | pitcher, easy-fill lid, filter housing, LifeStraw Membrane Microfilter, LifeStraw Activated Carbon + Ion Exchange Filter, user manual Included Components pitcher, easy-fill lid, filter housing, LifeStraw Membrane Microfilter, LifeStraw Activated Carbon + Ion Exchange Filter, user manual See more |
| Installation Type | Countertop |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 7"L x 7"W x 14"H |
| Item Highlight | Plastic Water Filter Pitcher, 10-Cup, Protects Against Bacteria, Parasites, Microplastics, Lead, Mercury, and PFAS |
| Item Type Name | Water Filter Pitcher |
| Item Weight | 0.39 kg |
| Manufacturer | LifeStraw |
| Material | BPA-free FDA-Food Grade compliant plastic or glass |
| Material Type | BPA-free FDA-Food Grade compliant plastic or glass |
| Model Name | Home |
| Model Number | LSH10PLAQ1 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Chlorine Reduction |
| Part Number | LSH10PLAQ1 |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Dimensions | 7"L x 7"W x 14"H |
| Purification Method | Activated Carbon, Ion Exchange |
| Special Feature | Chlorine Reduction |
| Supported Water TDS Level Maximum (PPM) | 1000 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** LifeStraw
- **Capacity:** 264 gallons
- **Installation Type:** Countertop
- **Material:** BPA-free FDA-Food Grade compliant plastic or glass
- **Package Information:** Pitcher
- **Power Source:** Manual
- **Product Dimensions:** 7"L x 7"W x 14"H
- **Purification Method:** Activated Carbon, Ion Exchange
- **Special Feature:** Chlorine Reduction

## Images

![LifeStraw Home BPA-Free Water Filter Pitcher, 10-Cup, Aqua - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61HdggFL6QL.jpg)
![LifeStraw Home BPA-Free Water Filter Pitcher, 10-Cup, Aqua - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7181xHg0sWL.jpg)
![LifeStraw Home BPA-Free Water Filter Pitcher, 10-Cup, Aqua - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71P--FbGsxL.jpg)
![LifeStraw Home BPA-Free Water Filter Pitcher, 10-Cup, Aqua - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81chrbrsxnL.jpg)
![LifeStraw Home BPA-Free Water Filter Pitcher, 10-Cup, Aqua - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61MyplaUFsL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Where is this made?**
A: All LifeStraw products are designed in Switzerland and made in South Korea.

**Q: If this pitcher is not used and just stored new will the filter in this eventually go bad after a period of time? Or will this last until needed?**
A: I'm not sure, but I didn't read anything about it expiring unless it is frozen.

**Q: How long can you keep ice cubes made from the filtered water?**
A: Once they lose their shape as a cube then it time to replace your ice cube. This usually results in a puddle of water that can be wiped up using something that is absorbent.

**Q: Does this lifestraw filter out fluoride?**
A: Hope not!  Fluoride is essential for your teeth!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BUY IT
*by S***A on January 14, 2024*

I don't bother reviewing anything, but this is worth my time. Backstory: I had Brita filters. They broke. All. The. Time. Last one lasted 3 months before it sprung a hair line crack that dripped ever increasing pools of water all over the counter. I researched like crazy and this seemed like a common problem across brands, especially lately as companies cut corners on quality. So I looked at lifestraw - at first because the collar at the base seemed to ensure some stability and protection from cracks. (Yes, pay the extra 10 or whatever, it's worth it.) But then after I bought it, a whole world of amazing.... How I use it: I always boil my water first. Always have. We get water alerts where I live so I just boil all the time now. I pour into a large teapot to cool, then finally into a filter. Why Lifestraw is magic: 1.You can't boil PFAS out. Lifestraw DOES remove PFAS. These are the forever chemicals we're trying to avoid ingesting so why bother with anything else? 2. Despite only using boiled water, my Brita would develop algae. If I was late to change the Brita filter... Boom! By week 5, I see creeping light green growth. Gross. NEVER with lifestraw. 3. It doesn't filter out minerals and all the good stuff. There's some confusion about this fact, so I checked with several sources. 4. Water glasses that have been sitting out, and water that's been in bottles for a day or two... Are somehow not slimy? We wash pretty regularly so I can't say that things won't get slimy, ever. But we have noticed that water pitchers, water bottles, and water glasses that had been holding still water for prolonged periods... After two days they got slimy and needed to be cleaned, and now... Not. About those complaints in other reviews: 1. It's slow to filter. Yes, it is at first. You have to follow the instructions. The air pockets take a few full filters to dissipate. By the fourth time I fill my 10cup size after switching filters, water moves through pretty steadily. It's never *fast*.. but that's what my old Brita did and I got algae. So do you want fast or effective? 2. No really it's still slow AF. It's your water sediment clogging the filter. My water looks clear out of the trap and in a glass. But after I boil it, I see flakes and sediment of all sorts - hard water deposits, limescale, oxidized iron... And that's just what I recognize. This stuff sinks to the bottom, so I pour the cooled water into the lifestraw without stirring it up and discard the bottom inch or two of water. The more sediment you have, the more that filter will clog up. I think you can reverse filter to clear it out but check with the company on that. 3. It cracked. Did you get the collar? They ALL crack, my dude. But this one is the best so far, by far. There's probably more to say but I've run out of steam. Do what you will with this info. I just hope this company stays in business for a good long time. Feels so weird to say that but this is one company/product that doesn't leave me feeling screwed over.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Turns Tap Water Into Really Good Water
*by A***R on May 12, 2022*

I'm not picky about my water and have cheerfully drunk tap water for years. I still do when I'm upstairs or in a hurry, though I can definitely taste and appreciate the difference this filter makes. However my Mom is super picky about it and doesn't like the water they serve her at her Assisted Living. It's been an ongoing expense and a little back-breaking to keep bringing her the bottled water she prefers. So when I saw this pitcher reviewed, I had to try it. I started with the 10 cup one, and regret that because it's just too big for my minimal water consumption. It's heavy, and awkward to tilt into the fridge to get it on the top shelf, so my husband won't use it from the fridge and I have it out on the counter to get a more comfortable temperature for me. That's a long winded way of saying the 10 cup pitcher is too big. The 7 cup, however, now sits on my Mom's dresser so her aide can get her water she really likes at need (Mom has never liked cold drinks, so having it out in the room is just fine). Initial cleaning and filtering took a really long time for both pitchers, needing multiple refills at around 15 minutes per fill. Subsequently though they have not needed any maintenance. I'll get new filters for them at the two month mark as recommended. This really is a simple to use and effective filter. The lid is ingeniously designed to make it easy to add more water and to safely pour. The plastic makes the pitcher lighter, though I'm a little leery of it and might get the glass version at some point. I love that LifeStraw is helping get clean water to children with each purchase (I take it with a grain of salt because corporations are corporations after all, yet I hope there's something to the claim). I thoroughly recommend this pitcher.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Update: still Love this more than I thought I would
*by A***Y on June 20, 2020*

Update: I took the lifestraw pitcher to the cabin in N. PA, where our water quality has diminished since fracking came to the area. I think it is pretty clear from my photo how awesome this filter is. The glass of water on the left is straight out of the tap (untreated well water). The glass on the right is after going thru the Lifestraw pitcher. Crystal clear and tastes as amazing as cleaner water that goes thru this filter. The water even flowed thru the filter quickly, as dirty as it was. Now I have to buy another one for my cabin. Lol. I still standby my previous statement that this pitcher and filter is probably not big enough for a family bigger than 2 people. I started keeping a second carafe in my fridge with filtered water just to make sure I have enough. When lifestraw makes a bigger system, you can believe I'll be buying it too. Original Review: After having a really gross mold problem in another brand filter, and a science experiment my daughter and I ran on our city water, I have struggled to find a filter that is amazing. Regrettably I am not a chemist, so I don't have any fancy measurements. However, I have been very impressed with this water filter/pitcher. The water is probably the clearest and cleanest tasting water I have ever tasted in my 38 years. I fill all my ice cube trays and cook with this filtered water now. I bought this during the global pandemic, and have a little peace of mind that it is filtering out microbes- something I have never been terribly concerned about before. Pros: +Amazing taste +Beautiful pitcher (plastic) +Fast filtering +Smart design! +When pouring, there is a stopper that prevents any water that hasn't been filtered yet (in the first stage reservoir) from going into the glass. +Smart filling so you do not have to remove the lid. +Although not initially plug and play, the setup is relatively easy. Just follow the instructions. Cons: +2 filters to replace (to me, it's worth it with the quality water I believe I'm getting) +The pitcher is tall- so may have to move some shelves around if you're putting it in the fridge. +Only holds 7 cups. For just my daughter and I, it's okay. For a larger family, it would not have enough capacity. +Wish it had come with the first replacement charcoal filter, would have been a nice touch. All in all, I'm impressed and happy. I think it's a great value, almost invaluable because I trust it's making our drinking water healthier. I don't need to be a chemist to taste the amazing difference between city tap and the Lifestraw filtered water. I can't wait to take it to the cabin and try it on the well water.

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*Last updated: 2026-09-26*