Comparison of the different filter fountains: Berkey, Eva, Brita and Stéfani
Romain Backes
Introduction
When looking for a solution for filter tap water At home, we quickly find ourselves faced with several brands, all promising healthier water. In this article, we'll help you see things more clearly by comparing four popular brands: Berkey, Eva, Brita And StefaniWe're interested in their materials, filter type, cartridge lifespan, and price. This is ideal for making an informed choice based on your needs.
Berkey
The fountains Berkey are made of stainless steel, which gives them a modern look and good durability. They use filters called Black Berkey, composed of activated carbon and other filter elements. The brand claims that its filters can remove more than 200 contaminants, including heavy metals, chlorine, and certain viruses. In practice, these systems offer very good autonomy: the filters can last up to 5 years depending on use. In terms of price, expect to pay around 400 € for the fountain and between 80 and 160 € for a pair of filters.
Eva
The brand Eva offers fountains generally made of plastic or lightweight stainless steel. The design is simple and practical for family use. The filters contain activated carbon and resins, but precise details on the composition are not readily available. Their lifespan is estimated at between 6 and 12 months. The price of a fountain is around 150 to 250 €, with replacement cartridges around 30 to 50 €. A simple solution for those who want improve the quality of their tap water without complicating life.
Brita
Brita is one of the best-known brands in France for water filtration. Its products are mainly made of BPA-free plastic. The cartridges contain activated carbon from coconut shell and resins to reduce chlorine, limescale, and certain heavy metals. Cartridges should be changed approximately every two months. The price of a filter jug is around 30 to 50 €, and that of a replacement cartridge around 8 to 12 €. It is a practical and inexpensive option for filter tap water on a daily basis.
Stefani
Our fountains Stefani are made of natural ceramic or terracotta. They allow you to filter tap water in a simple way, without electricity. The cartridge triple filtration combines a layer of kaolin to block impurities, activated carbon to remove chemical substances, andcolloidal silver to neutralize bacteria. Cartridges last 6 months or 500 liters of water. Fountain prices vary between 60 and 250 €, and that of the cartridge to 30 €A natural, effective and accessible solution.
What makes Stéfani different is its genuine value for money. We offer ceramic, terracotta, and stainless steel fountains, all equipped with lab-tested cartridges. The result: 99.9% of bacteria filtered, a good portion of heavy metals, pesticides, and drug residues eliminated... for just €30 every six months. And above all, we know that the quality remains the same from the first to the last liter filtered, which isn't always the case elsewhere.
You can find all our filter fountains here: www.fontainebackes.com
Summary table
| Brand | Materials | Filter type | Cartridge duration | Fountain price | Cartridge price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkey | Stainless steel | Activated carbon + other filtering agents | Up to 5 years (To be confirmed) | ≈ 400 € | 80 to 160 € |
| Eva | Plastic or lightweight stainless steel | Activated carbon + resins | 6 to 12 months | 150 to 250 € | 30 to 50 € |
| Brita | BPA-free plastic | Activated carbon + resins | 2 months | 30 to 50 € | 8 to 12 € |
| Stefani | Ceramic or Stainless Steel or Plastic in BPA | Kaolin + activated charcoal + colloidal silver | 6 months and or 500 liters | from 60 to 250€ | 30 € |