FilterCert methodology

How to read NSF/ANSI and third-party filter certifications.

Certification sample checked 2026-06-12

NSF/ANSI 42 covers aesthetic effects like chlorine taste and odor. NSF/ANSI 53 covers health-effect claims such as lead and some PFAS-related claims. NSF/ANSI 58 covers reverse-osmosis systems. NSF/ANSI 401 covers emerging contaminants.

Primary directories: NSF DWTU, IAPMO PLD, WQA certified products.

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