The Brita water pitcher filters water to make it ready for consumption and cooking. It reduces the level of lead, copper, chlorine, sediments and other impurities. It has a soft-grip handle with an ergonomic design. The flip-top lid makes it easy to fill the pitcher with water. This compact water filter pitcher fits in most refrigerator doors. It can hold up to 10 cups of water and has a filter life of 40 gallons. The Brita 10-cup pitcher has an electronic display, which alerts you when it"s time to change the filter.