So far I really like it! I've tried a lot of other water filter pitchers and I'm constantly refilling them. This has a bigger reservoir, the water tastes good and it looks really nice!
Gravity filtration
The All-Glass Gravity Water Filter
Gravity filtration with nothing but glass holding your water. No plumbing, no power, no plastic tank.
See The Water Machine$399.99$349.99 · free shipping to all 50 states
What gravity filtration is, and who it suits
A gravity water filter is two chambers stacked on a counter. You pour tap water into the top chamber. It passes through filter elements by its own weight and collects in the bottom chamber, ready at the spigot. Nothing connects to your plumbing and nothing plugs in.
Renters and no-drill kitchens
No faucet hole, no cabinet work, nothing to put back when you move. It sits on the counter or on a stand next to it.
Cabins, RVs and outages
It works wherever there is water to pour in, with or without power. Many owners keep one as the everyday pitcher and the backup in one.
One to three gallons a day
Fill it in the evening and it is full by morning. For a household that cooks and drinks from it, the 3 gallon size keeps up without constant refills.
It is not a whole-house system: it treats the water you pour in, for drinking and cooking. If you want filtered water at every tap, start with whole-house filtration. If a lab test shows nitrates, arsenic or a high dissolved-solids reading, a countertop reverse osmosis system is the no-plumbing option that goes further.
Why glass
Most gravity filters use stainless steel chambers. Steel is sturdy, but you cannot see the water level, and some owners would rather not store drinking water in metal. The Water Machine uses glass for both chambers, with a stainless steel spigot.
Glass does not hold flavor or odor, so the chambers rinse clean with soap and water. You can see how much filtered water is left and when the top chamber has run dry, which is also the simplest way to notice when the filters slow down. Each chamber is molded and then finished by hand, so a small bubble or mark in the glass is normal.
The trade is care. Glass is heavier than steel and breaks if dropped, so the system ships packed from the maker, and a unit that arrives damaged is replaced at no cost when you report it within 48 hours with photos.
The Water Machine at a glance
- Capacity3 gallons
- ChambersGlass, upper and lower; stainless steel spigot
- Size9 inches across, 27 inches tall with the lid; 33 inches on the 6-inch countertop stand
- FiltersTwo black carbon elements, rated 6,000 gallons for the pair (about 11 years at 1.5 gallons a day)
- FlowAbout a gallon an hour with clean filters
- TestingBlack carbon filters tested by SGS, a third-party laboratory, in 2026 (see the report). Lab-tested; this is not an NSF certification.
- ShippingFree to all 50 states, from the maker, in 2 business days
- Weight22 lb packed
How it compares
As of November 7, 2026, from each brand's website.
| The Water Machine | BOROUX 3-Gallon (Legacy) | Alexapure Pro | Waterdrop King Tank (with stand) | Santevia Glass Water System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.99 (regular $399.99) | $399 with 2 filters; $499 with 4 | $279.99 | $249.99 | $319.99 |
| Capacity | 3 gallons | 3 gallons | 2.5 gallon chambers | 2.25 gallons | 8 L (2.1 gallons) |
| Chambers | Glass, upper and lower | 304 stainless steel | 304 stainless steel | Stainless steel | Glass lower reservoir; BPA/BPS-free upper tank (not glass); bamboo stand and lid |
| Filters included | 2 black carbon | 2 Foundation filters (4 optional) | not stated | 2 black carbon (fluoride pair optional) | MINA filter and mineral stones |
| Rated filter life | 6,000 gallons per pair | Up to 12 months per pair | Up to 200 gallons per filter | Up to 6,000 gallons for the two carbon filters | 2 months (300 L / 80 gallons) |
| Third-party testing | SGS lab report; not NSF certified | WQA certified to NSF/ANSI 42, 401 and 372 | Independently tested, 220+ contaminants; certification not stated | not stated | Tested by ALS Environmental to NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401 (tested, not certified) |
| Shipping | Free, all 50 states | Free US shipping over $60 | Free shipping | not stated | Free delivery |
Sources, read November 7, 2026: thewatermachine.com · boroux.com · mypatriotsupply.com · waterdropfilter.com · santevia.com. Filter life on every gravity filter depends on the water going in. We carry The Water Machine and the Waterdrop King Tank.
Read the full comparison: The Water Machine vs BOROUX.
Owner reviews
34 reviews
Looks amazing wish I had purchased a stand for the floor but the water is great working great .. now I need to get water strips to see the quality. Happy so far
After I figured out to assemble it, which wasn't hard, just me. I have been so impressed with the entire system. The filtered water that results from the two filters is the sweetest water I have tasted in long time. It makes a wonderful cup of coffee and I have yet to do iced tea but know it will be good. Love the glass. One looks at it and know the glass is not infusing the water with other stuff. I simply am recommending it wholeheartedly. I haven't used the ceramic filters although I h...
The Water Machine is money well spent. Your health is everything. Drinking toxin free, chemical free, plastic free water is extremely important to my family and I. This water tastes great! Thank you David
The Water Machine is very attractive in appearance….setting on my kitchen counter. After set up, priming, and running two rounds of water through the Water Machine, I am thoroughly impressed with the smell and flavor of my well water!
I drink way more water now because I see it! And it tastes way better.
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My family and I love The Water Machine. It was exactly what we needed. The water tastes great too. We are happy customers.
I’m so happy with my purchase. It was easy to assemble and start using. The water tastes so pure, so I feel good about the quality of water I am drinking. I highly recommend it to everyone.
Love the glass. Clear, and you can see what's going on with your water; Easy fit on the little table I purchased extra. The bamboo holder that came with the filter did not work at all. The holder is unstable and uneven. The holder I got with my other filter worked well, but this one is a disaster!
I just sent my daughter in Florida a water machine! She is so used to great tasting water I sent it as a house warming gift!
So glad to have The Water Machine! It was easy to assemble, watch the video if you have any question. Easy to make water, just pore the tap water in & its ready rather quickly. Top it off, it’s a Beautiful glass Water Machine, it looks nice in my kitchen. The best part … the taste of the water is pure & simple. I am a Happy Customer.😊
I have now bought 3 water machines.i enjoyed mine so much I bought 1 for each of my sister's who also enjoy the difference it makes in the taste of their water. Once you get one and taste the difference good luck going back.
I didn’t like the set up process and had to have help getting it set up. Once that was over I really like the see through system so adding water every day is easy. I also like that you only have to change the filter once a year
A little hiccup getting it delivered but David jumped in to action and got it to me! Thank you David! We love it. I’m now the fourth one in my family with one and we all tell everyone about it! If you are thinking about getting one, do it! You won’t be disappointed!
Saves me do much time. I used a zero filter before and would filter it on my counter and then pour it into a glass dispenser in my refrigerator. I also had to add back in potassium and sodium. It'll pay for itself in less than 2 years, and even less considering the time saved. I can even use it to top off my aquarium water instead of waiting the 24 hrs for conditioner to cleanse chlorine out of the water.
VERY NICE
I think this is my new favorite toy. It going to be such a conversation piece in way. The thought of having to go out and pay for water every week or have a whole system installed under my sink, irritates me and is so inconvenient. You know you’re an adult when an item like this was so fun to install, and actually watch water filter + fill in a glass jar.
LOVE IT SO MUCH! We had a reverse osmosis system, and after finding out how much water it was hemorrhaging, we realized that we were not doing the environmentally responsible thing using it. We switched over to the water machine, and with its simplicity, beautiful design, and tasty water, it's a no-brainer. Why don't you have one?
I love it and bought one for a friend.Plan to buy more.Water tastes great.Reminds me of the mountain water I drank as a child 60 years ago
Very happy with the water machine. Seems to work as advertised. Visitors compliment on its looks. I no longer taste chlorine in the water.
loving it
Love my Water Machine! Water tastes great and it's so convenient.
Love my fresh water
Didn’t know water could taste so good
Package was very well packed. I love the glass. I have been looking at other system’s , then this one came along and I said to myself this is the one. I did purchase through after pay with 4 easy payment plan, kudos to that idea with your company! Love the idea that there is no electricity to use. Best investment I’ve made in a long time! Very easily to put together and clean. Thank you ! ♥️ again for inventing this!
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My wife and I are so pleased with our purchase because we now have good tasting water! Also, it’s nice to know that we are not ingesting all of the contaminants that are in our water!
I love my water machine. Best water ive ever tasted. We all drink from it even the dogs. Highly recommend Yes Yes Yes
We love our new water machine! Clean fresh water all day long!
I thought I’d have a hard time giving up my water bottles. But this water machine is so awesome, I can’t believe I waited so long! Thank you!
I’m not a big plain water drinker, but since we have such hard water here in Wyoming, I decided that having clean water for cooking and my pets would be a healthier choice. I love this water purifier. The fact that I can have that much purified water on hand and not have to keep filling up pitchers is what really sold me. The water tastes amazing! I have now found myself drinking plain water. What?! Great purchase. I highly recommend.
Love the amount of water it holds and the fact that it's in glass and not plastic
Beautiful and great tasting water! Wonderful feeling to know it’s healthy too!
I bought one for my Michigan home, and decided I needed one for my FL home also. I love this! The water tastes great!
Questions about glass gravity filters
Is a glass gravity filter fragile?
The chambers are glass, so they break if dropped, and they are heavier than steel. In normal use they sit in one place on a counter or stand. The Water Machine ships packed from the maker, and a unit that arrives damaged is replaced at no cost when you report it within 48 hours with photos.
Does glass change the taste of the water?
Glass does not hold flavor or odor and does not react with the water. What you taste is the filtered water itself. The chambers rinse clean with soap and water, about once a year or as needed.
How much water does it make, and how fast?
The Water Machine holds 3 gallons. With clean filters it drips about a gallon an hour, so a top chamber filled in the evening is filtered by morning. Fill the top only with as much as the bottom chamber can hold, below the fill line, so nothing overflows at the lid.
How long do the filters last?
The pair of black carbon filters is rated for 6,000 gallons by the maker, which is about 11 years at 1.5 gallons a day. Flow slows as the filters load; a light scrub with a plain scouring pad and a fresh priming restores it. Replace them when water stops coming through.
Are the filters certified?
The Water Machine's black carbon filters were tested by SGS, a third-party laboratory, in 2026. The full report is linked on this page and on the product page. This is independent lab testing, not an NSF certification. Brands in the comparison table that hold a certification are marked as such.
Is a gravity filter the same as reverse osmosis?
No. A gravity filter passes water through carbon elements by weight alone and keeps the water's minerals. Reverse osmosis pushes water through a membrane under pressure and removes most dissolved solids, including nitrates and arsenic, and it needs a drain or a tank. If your lab report shows those, look at a countertop or under-sink RO system instead.
Where does it ship from and how fast?
The Water Machine ships from the maker in 2 business days, free to all 50 states. We are an authorized dealer.
See it on the product page
Price, the lab report, owner reviews and the stands and replacement filters are all on The Water Machine page.
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