Product review (1 stars): I previously ordered this filter and was 100% pleased with it
NOT THE SAME AS BEFORE!!

I previously ordered this filter and was 100% pleased with it. However, I reordered, and received, a new one on Saturday (this is Monday morning) and, as per the instructions, filtered 2.5 gallons of water  through it before drinking any of the water. Despite that, every time I now get water from the fridge, it tastes like petroleum. I then have to run several cups of water out, throw it away, then get more before it is drinkable. It has been about 35 hours since it was installed. I drink a lot of water and have since ran 6-7 total gallons of water through it trying to eliminate the petroleum flavor and contaminants. Old habits die hard and last night just before going to bed, I forgot about pouring out the first couple of cups and filled my Hydro Flask water bottle but didn't drink it until this morning. Immediately, the petroleum taste was there. I poured it out, used a glass, and ran more from the fridge. Again, it tasted like petroleum. I then tried water straight from the tap. It tasted fine.

Given this, I have every reason to believe that the new filter is the culprit. If there was a negative rating available, I would have selected it. I didn't purchase a filter to add petroleum tasting contaminants to my water and body!!!!

Again, the identical filter purchased 1.5 - 2 years ago was great. The filter received on Saturday is horrible. I have no idea what has changed in the interim, but it is not a change for the better. I'll be requesting a full refund and will find a more reliable and presumably safe, filter.