This is my first filter jug, and I'm glad to finally pass me bottles of water ... Water has a good taste, and there is no comparison to the unfiltered tap water (over limestone in the water heater ...). I use this water for cooking too, it's really good. For cons, the valve is set too high, if you will empty all water must remove any squarely up and squeeze out the water by reversing the whole tray. Too bad!