The filter life time can be checked at any time in the BRITA app.

The BRITA LARQ filter features activated carbon, a blend of granulated carbon and carbon fiber, which effectively reduces PFAS *, chlorine, and trace impurities such as certain pesticides, herbicides, and hormones ** ***.

* PFAS such as PFOS/PFOA (forever chemicals). Tested in reference to NSF/ANSI 53.
** Tested in reference to NSF/ANSI 42, 53 & 401 standards
*** As far as contained in tap water

Yes! You can use the BRITA LARQ iQ bottle without a filter. You may remove the filter straw completely if you prefer to swig or waterfall your beverage, or simply remove the filter from the filter pod and continue to use with the straw.

UV-C refers to ultraviolet-C radiation, which is a type of ultraviolet (UV) light. The C refers to the ultraviolet light with shorter wavelength and higher energy compared to UVA and UVB radiation. UV-C light is known for its germicidal properties, making it effective for disinfection purposes. It can kill or inactivate microorganisms like bacteria and viruses by damaging their DNA or RNA, making it useful in various applications such as water purification, air sterilization and surface disinfection. The high quality of the PureVis UV-C LED in the BRITA LARQ iQ bottle ensures 99.99% of bacteria in the water are eliminated. It has been tested and certified by the IWW, a German institute for water research.

The cap has a built-in sensor for hydration tracking. After filling the bottle and screwing on the cap, place the bottle on a flat table. The cap will glow a white light indicating that a measurement has been taken; this can take up to 5 seconds after placing it on the table.
Hydration tracking works best with cold or room-temperature liquids. Hot liquids will fog up the sensors and tracking will not be accurate.