Isn't it true that in design the hot water touches non-metallic parts, which is not good for you?
I don't find any of it reason for concern though. It's not submerged during boiling when at the max fill line, and even then I'm sure it's a heat safe plastic. The filter itself is easily removable, the mount is probably removable with a little effort. I'd much rather have the filter, given my hard water and the little chunks of limestone the filter likes to catch.