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When I bought this, I assumed that I could clean the pitcher. When I found out that you couldn't, I assumed it was made of materials that prevented mold and mildew. I used this pitcher heavily for over a year, but always changed the filter on-time. Pitcher is always kept in the refrigerator. I thought I was OK maintenance-wise. About two weeks ago, I started tasting a weird taste, which became stronger overtime until it clearly tasted/smelled like mold. I found the mold in the spout (It also had bled outside of the spout) and tried to clean it. It doesn't disassemble. I broke it trying to take it apart. Come on Brita--How much would it cost to make the reservoir housing accessible??? I'm switching brands to Aquagear. More expensive, but disassembles and is guaranteed for life. If you buy this Brita filter, keep an eye out for the mold in the spout. See the disgusting attached picture.