The present invention relates to a filtration device adapted for removably installing to a container, comprising a first housing portion, a second housing portion coupled to the first housing portion, and a filter element assembly constructed as a replaceable cartridge. The filter element assembly comprising an enclosure defining a compartment therein, a first filter media situated upstream the compartment, and a second filter media disposed within the compartment. The enclosure is formed from a fluid permeable material and is structurally supported by a support member situated within the compartment and upstream the second filter media, the support member is provided with a deflector, such that at least a portion of fluid that has passed through the first filter media is directed away from a circumferential side of the enclosure before entering the second filter media. The present invention also discloses a water filtration pitcher comprising the filtration device.

The present invention relates to a filtration device adapted for removably installing to a container, comprising a first housing portion, a second housing portion coupled to the first housing portion, and a filter element assembly constructed as a replaceable cartridge. The filter element assembly comprising an enclosure defining a compartment therein, a first filter media situated upstream the compartment, and a second filter media disposed within the compartment. The enclosure is formed from a fluid permeable material and is structurally supported by a support member situated within the compartment and upstream the second filter media, the support member is provided with a deflector, such that at least a portion of fluid that has passed through the first filter media is directed away from a circumferential side of the enclosure before entering the second filter media. The present invention also discloses a water filtration pitcher comprising the filtration device.