Keep tap water healthier and tasting better longer with Brita Elite Pitcher Replacement Filters. Made with pleated filter technology for three times longer life compared to 40gal filters. Elite™ replacement filters reduce lead, asbestos, and cadmium impurities that can adversely affect your health over time (substances reduced may not be in all users' water). Change the Elite™ filters every 120 gal, about every six months for the average family, for best performance. The pull top cap on these filters makes insertion and removal easy. With activated carbon to reduce chlorine taste and odor, these filters deliver great-tasting water and maintain a healthy level of fluoride, an additive in water (applies to fluoridated municipal tap water). The fibrous matrix in the filter holds active ingredients in place so no black flecks appear in your water. One Elite™ Filter can replace 900 standard 16.9 oz water bottles.