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Frizzlife MP99
- Under-sink
- Point of use
- City water
- Complete system
- Listed
$79.99as of 2026-09-16MSRP $79.99 as of 2026-09-16
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Our verdict on the Frizzlife MP99
The Frizzlife MP99 is a compact, twist-in under-sink carbon-block filter with its own dedicated stainless-steel faucet that IAPMO R&T certifies (checked 2026-09-16) to NSF/ANSI 42 for chlorine, taste & odor and particulate reduction and to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead and cyst reduction, built for municipal tap water and priced at $79.99 as of 2026-09-16.[1][2][3][4][5]
Best for
- Municipal-water households who want a dedicated drinking-water faucet separate from the kitchen tap, with the filter housing mounted under the sink.
- Small under-cabinet spaces: the housing is 5 x 5 x 13.5 inches per the installation manual.
- Buyers who can drill (or already have a spare hole for) a countertop or sink-deck faucet, and whose cold-water supply falls within the manual's operating window of 20-80 psi and 39-100 degrees F.
Not for
- Well water, or any water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection — the manual restricts the MP99 to municipal water and warns against exactly that use, and the product page's own FAQ says the cartridge clogs quickly on well-water sediment.
- Water with nitrate (as nitrogen) above 10 mg/L or hardness above 50 mg/L (3 grains per gallon) without pretreatment first — both exceed limits the manual states outright.
- Renters or buyers who cannot drill into or otherwise modify their countertop or sink deck — Frizzlife's own specifications table lists the MP99's installation requirement as needing a drilled hole for its dedicated faucet, unlike sibling models such as the MK99 that reuse an existing kitchen faucet.
- Buyers who need a third-party certification for PFAS, mercury, cadmium, VOCs, fluoride, arsenic, or copper reduction — none of these appear on the IAPMO R&T certificates that cover this model. Frizzlife's own marketing names all seven anyway: PFAS/PFOA/PFOS on Amazon's own Special Feature line (presented immediately beside the IAPMO certification claim), mercury, cadmium and “70-80 VOCs” in the brand's own FAQ answer about TDS, and fluoride, arsenic and copper are the strongest over-claim of the three — a separate product-page graphic states “Certified by IAPMO R&T against NSF ANSI 42&53” directly above “REMOVES 99.99% LEAD, Copper, Chlorine, Arsenic, Fluoride, Cyst, VOCs, etc”, bundling uncertified contaminants into the same banner as the genuinely certified ones rather than leaving them as a plain, uncertified claim.
Secondary sourceVerified 2026-09-16IAPMO listingManufacturer datasheetBrand officialRetailer listing
Certification check: Frizzlife MP99
Listed by IAPMO R&T under NSF/ANSI 372, NSF/ANSI 42, and NSF/ANSI 53, checked in the certifier directories as of 2026-09-16.
- IAPMO R&T
- NSF/ANSI 372NSF/ANSI 42NSF/ANSI 53
IAPMO R&T and WQA certify products against the same NSF/ANSI standards as NSF, so a listing from either one is an equivalent third-party certification, not a lesser one.
| Directory | Result | Listing |
|---|---|---|
| NSF | No listing found (checked 2026-09-16) | View listing |
| IAPMO R&T | Listing found (checked 2026-09-16) | View listing |
| WQA | No listing found (checked 2026-09-16) | View listing |
Claimed vs. certified: Frizzlife MP99
| Contaminant | Status | Third-party listing | What the brand says |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Cadmium | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Copper | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Fluoride | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Mercury | Marketed only | No entry |
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| PFAS (PFOA/PFOS) | Marketed only | No entry |
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| VOCs | Marketed only | No entry |
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| Chlorine | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Cyst | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Lead | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Lead content of water-contact materials (a materials requirement, not a contaminant-reduction claim) | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Particulate Class 1 | Certified only |
| No entry |
| Taste & Odor | Certified only |
| No entry |
What the Frizzlife MP99 does not do
Frizzlife restricts the MP99 to municipal (or otherwise properly disinfected) water. Its installation manual lists the applicable water source as municipal water and instructs against use on water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection, and the product page's own FAQ says the 0.5-micron carbon-block cartridge is not built for well water because sediment from a well clogs it quickly. The Frizzlife MP99's recorded operating limits are Nitrate (as nitrogen) up to 10 mg/L, Hardness up to 50 mg/L, verified 2026-09-16.
Frizzlife restricts the MP99 to municipal (or otherwise properly disinfected) water. Its installation manual lists the applicable water source as municipal water and instructs against use on water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection, and the product page's own FAQ says the 0.5-micron carbon-block cartridge is not built for well water because sediment from a well clogs it quickly.[1][2]
Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-16Manufacturer datasheetBrand official
The manual prohibits use on water with nitrate (as nitrogen) above 10 mg/L, or hardness above 50 mg/L (3 grains per gallon), without pretreatment to remove the excess first — the MP99's carbon-block cartridge does not itself reduce either.[1]
Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-16Manufacturer datasheet
No listing in the NSF, IAPMO R&T, or WQA directories certifies the MP99 for PFAS, mercury, cadmium, VOC, fluoride, arsenic, or copper reduction as of 2026-09-16. The IAPMO R&T certificates covering this model (files W-11830 and W-11831) list only Chlorine, Taste & Odor, and Particulate Class 1 under NSF/ANSI 42, and Lead and Cyst under NSF/ANSI 53. Frizzlife's own copy is inconsistent about which of these are certified: the Amazon listing's Special Feature line reads verbatim “0.5μm Deep Filtration, Certified by IAPMO against NSF/ANSI 53 & 42, Reduce Lead, Chlorine, PFAS, PFOA/PFOS, Bad Taste & Odor and Particulates” — naming PFAS in the same breath as the certification claim — while the brand page's own FAQ separately says the filter “stops heavy metals such as Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, and over 70-80 VOCs” without labeling that as manufacturer testing rather than certification, and a separate on-page product image states “Certified by IAPMO R&T against NSF ANSI 42&53” directly above “REMOVES 99.99% LEAD, Copper, Chlorine, Arsenic, Fluoride, Cyst, VOCs, etc” — presenting fluoride, arsenic and copper as certified removals alongside the genuinely certified ones (lead, chlorine), the strongest over-claim on the page rather than merely an untested one. That inconsistency is exactly why the certificates, not the marketing copy, are the source to check.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-16IAPMO listingNSF listingWQA listingRetailer listingBrand official
Operating limits
| Parameter | Limit | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate (as nitrogen) | up to 10 mg/L[1] | Manual precaution 10: do not use above this level without pretreatment to remove the nitrate first; the water supply must be analyzed for nitrate and nitrite nitrogen before installation. Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-16Manufacturer datasheet |
| Hardness | up to 50 mg/L[1] | Manual precaution 11: equivalent to 3 grains per gallon; do not use above this level without pretreatment to remove hardness first. Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-16Manufacturer datasheet |
Do not buy it for these situations
Well waterThe manual applies the MP99 to municipal water only and instructs against use on water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection; the product page's FAQ separately says the filter cannot be used on well water because the 0.5-micron cartridge clogs quickly on well-water sediment.[1][2]
Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-16Manufacturer datasheetBrand official
RentersFrizzlife's own specifications table lists the MP99's Installation requirement as “Need Installation” with the sub-note “Drill a hole in the countertop”, because the dedicated faucet is mounted through the sink deck or countertop rather than reusing an existing tap. A renter who cannot drill or otherwise modify a countertop, and whose sink has no spare pre-drilled hole (for example for a soap dispenser or sprayer) to reuse, cannot install this system without landlord permission or professional help.[1]
Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-16Brand official
Fit and sizing: Frizzlife MP99
The Frizzlife MP99 is a under-sink unit installed at the point of use, for city water. It is rated for 1.5 gpm of service flow, verified 2026-09-16.
| Form factor | Under-sink |
|---|---|
| Installed at | Point of use (one fixture) |
| Water source | City water |
| Service flow | 1.5 gpm[1][2] Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-16Manufacturer datasheetBrand official |
| Dimensions | 13.5 in H × 5 in W × 5 in D[1] Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-16Manufacturer datasheet |
| Operating pressure | 20–80 psi[1] Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-16Manufacturer datasheet |
| Operating temperature | 39–100 F[1] Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-16Manufacturer datasheet |
| Connection size | 0.375 in[1] Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-16Brand official |
| Needs electricity | No[1] Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-16Brand official |
| Needs a drain | No[1] Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-16Manufacturer datasheet |
What the Frizzlife MP99 really costs
The Frizzlife MP99 costs $79.99 as of 2026-09-16.
Replacement schedule
| Element | Replace | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|
| FZ-2 | every 800 gallons | Not recorded |
Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-16IAPMO listing
Ten-year cost of ownership
| Purchase price (as of 2026-09-16) | $79.99 |
|---|---|
| Replacement elements, 10 × $0.00/year | $0.00 |
| Sum of the lines above (as of 2026-09-16) | $79.99 |
Warranty: One-year limited Frizzlife warranty covering defects in material and workmanship, extendable to a “150% Extended Warranty” by registering the order (emailing the order ID and full name, or scanning the manual's QR code). Filter cartridges are disposable items excluded from the warranty, and the manual expects the plastic housing itself to be replaced every 18 months. (1 years)[1]
Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-16Manufacturer datasheet
Money-back guarantee: Frizzlife's MP99 product page lists a “30-Day Return, No Worries guarantee” in its Service & Benefits section, alongside a one-year warranty (extendable to 150% coverage via registration) and free shipping on orders over $25. (30 days)[1]
Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-16Brand official
Installing the Frizzlife MP99
Installing the Frizzlife MP99 is an easy job of about 0.5 hours. DIY install, verified 2026-09-16.
Tools required
- Wrench (included in the box; used to tighten the feed-water valve fitting during installation and to unscrew the housing for cartridge replacement)
Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-16Manufacturer datasheet
Manufacturer documentation
- Install manual: https://cdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0159/8429/5990/files/MP99_Manual.pdf?v=1702972043 (accessed 2026-09-16)
- Install video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeWH6dX3uC0 (accessed 2026-09-16)
Ongoing maintenance
- Replace the FZ-2 filter cartridge. Frizzlife's own guidance is inconsistent across its pages: the Key Features text and the Amazon listing both suggest 6-8 months; the product page's separate Replacement Filters/Pack section says to replace every 3-6 months; the FZ-2 replacement-cartridge product listing gives a third figure, a 6-12 month lifespan; and the upgraded FZ-3 cartridge listing gives a fourth, 8-12 months. The IAPMO-tested capacity of 800 gallons is the manufacturer's one certified usage limit, whichever comes first.
- Replace the plastic filter housing. — every 18 months
Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-16Manufacturer datasheetBrand official
Track record: Frizzlife MP99
Frizzlife.com (Loox reviews widget) shows 5 out of 5 from 289 reviews as of 2026-09-16; Amazon shows 4.6 out of 5 from 2,993 reviews as of 2026-09-16.
| Source | Rating | Reviews | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frizzlife.com (Loox reviews widget) | 5 out of 5 | 289 | 2026-09-16 |
| Amazon | 4.6 out of 5 | 2,993 | 2026-09-16 |
What owners praise
Amazon's AI-generated review summary reports that customers find the system easy to install, taking less than 30 minutes to set up, and appreciate its quality and taste, with one reviewer noting the water is clear and tasteless; installation is the most-mentioned topic (520 mentions), ahead of quality (483) and taste (356).[1]
Secondary sourceVerified 2026-09-16Amazon review
An individual review (“So far so good”) describes the installation as “pretty straightforward” despite the reviewer disliking plumbing work, says the filtered water “tastes very clean and good pressure” compared with the Pur faucet-attached filter it replaced, calls the included quick-connect fittings “like tiny sharkbite fittings” that work just as well, and says the deciding factor in choosing this model was that it replaces only the inner filter rather than the entire cartridge.[1]
Secondary sourceVerified 2026-09-16Amazon review
What owners complain about
Amazon's AI-generated review summary reports mixed leak experiences: while some customers report no leaks at all, others describe constant drips from the faucet (96 mentions of leakage in reviews).[1]
Secondary sourceVerified 2026-09-16Amazon review
The plastic filter housing can eventually crack and leak with age; in the one detailed report found, a housing developed a crack and a water mist leak after roughly seven years of use — well beyond Frizzlife's own recommended 18-month housing-replacement interval, not evidence of a short service life.[1]
Secondary sourceVerified 2026-09-16Amazon review
The Frizzlife MP99 against its family and its rivals
The Frizzlife MP99 has 4 siblings in its family: MK99, MS99, MV99, SP99 New.
Frizzlife's IAPMO R&T files W-11830 (NSF/ANSI 42) and W-11831 (NSF/ANSI 53) list MP99, MK99, MS99 and MV99 together at an identical 800-gallon, 0.5 GPM rating using the FZ-2 replacement component, and separately list SP99 and SK99 at a 945-gallon, 1.5 GPM rating using different components (M3001, M3002, and M3003). A third file, W-29648 (NSF/ANSI/CAN 372, a materials lead-content standard, not a contaminant-reduction one), lists all of the same models. Because MP99, MK99, MS99 and MV99 share identical figures on both contaminant-reduction files, the certified reduction scope found for the MP99 (chlorine, taste & odor, particulate under NSF/ANSI 42; lead, cyst under NSF/ANSI 53) extends to MK99, MS99 and MV99 as listed — but not to SP99 or SK99, which are rated differently on the same files, and not to any other Frizzlife model not named on these three files.[1][2][3]
Primary sourceVerified 2026-09-16IAPMO listing
The rest of the family
| Model | What differs |
|---|---|
| MK99 | Same FZ-2 cartridge and 800-gallon/0.5 GPM IAPMO rating as MP99, but connects to the existing kitchen faucet instead of including a dedicated one; the product page itself (frizzlife.com/products/mk99) shows a price of $62.99 with code US7 (list price $69.99) as of 2026-09-16. |
| MS99 | Same FZ-2 cartridge and 800-gallon/0.5 GPM IAPMO rating as MP99, but plumbed inline to a refrigerator or ice maker with compression brass fittings rather than to a dedicated faucet; $75.99 on frizzlife.com as of 2026-09-16. |
| MV99 | Same FZ-2 cartridge and 800-gallon/0.5 GPM IAPMO rating as MP99, built for RV use with lead-free brass hose connections instead of a dedicated kitchen faucet. |
| SP99 New | Sold on frizzlife.com as SP99 New; the product page itself (frizzlife.com/products/sp99-new) shows a price of $109.99 with code SP20 (list price $129.99) as of 2026-09-16. IAPMO R&T files W-11830 and W-11831 rate a higher-capacity 945-gallon / 1.5 GPM performance using different replacement components (M3001, M3002, M3003) under the model name SP99, not SP99 New; a third file, W-29648 (materials/lead-content only), lists SP99 and SP99 New as two separate model designations, so this contaminant-reduction rating is not confirmed for the SP99 New unit actually sold today. |
Frizzlife MP99 questions, answered
Does the Frizzlife MP99 work with well water?
Verified health claim
No — Frizzlife restricts the MP99 to municipal or otherwise properly disinfected water. The installation manual lists the applicable water source as municipal water and instructs against use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection, and the product page's own FAQ says the 0.5-micron cartridge easily clogs with dirt or sediment from a well.
How often should the MP99's filter cartridge be replaced?
Verified health claim
Frizzlife gives five different numbers across its own and retailer pages rather than one figure, spanning 3 to 24 months. The Key Features text reads in full, “Each cartridge with high capacity can be used for 2 years, for getting better filtration, we would suggest to replace after 6-8 month” — so the same sentence that supplies the often-quoted 6-8-month suggestion also states the cartridge can run a full 24 months. Amazon's own product-details table separately lists a structured “Filter Life Cycle” of 24 months, corroborating the 2-year figure (though that same table elsewhere carries entries this record does not otherwise rely on, so this record treats the Amazon figure as corroboration rather than as its own independent proof). The product page's Replacement Filters/Pack section instead says every 3-6 months, the FZ-2 replacement-cartridge listing says 6-12 months, and the upgraded FZ-3 cartridge listing says 8-12 months. The one figure IAPMO R&T actually certifies is a capacity limit rather than a time: 800 gallons through the FZ-2 cartridge, which is well short of what 24 months of typical use would deliver.
Is the Frizzlife MP99 NSF certified?
Verified health claim
It carries a genuine third-party certification, but through IAPMO R&T rather than NSF directly: IAPMO R&T files W-11830 and W-11831 (checked 2026-09-16) certify the MP99 to NSF/ANSI 42 for chlorine, taste & odor and particulate reduction, and to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead and cyst reduction — the same standards whether the certifier is NSF, IAPMO R&T, or WQA. A separate IAPMO file, W-29648, additionally certifies the unit's water-contact materials to the lead-content standard NSF/ANSI 372. Neither NSF's own directory nor WQA's directory lists a Frizzlife or MP99 product as of 2026-09-16.
Does the Frizzlife MP99 require drilling into my countertop?
Usually, yes. Frizzlife's own specifications table lists the MP99's installation requirement as “Need Installation” with the added note “Drill a hole in the countertop” for mounting its dedicated faucet — unlike sibling models such as the MK99, which reuse an existing kitchen faucet and need no drilling. A buyer with a spare pre-drilled hole (for example, for a soap dispenser) may be able to reuse it instead.
Sources: [1]
Can the Frizzlife MP99 connect to a refrigerator or ice maker?
Yes, but only with a separate accessory: Frizzlife's manual says the MP99 can be connected to a refrigerator or ice maker using an extra IMC-1 ice-maker connection kit, which is not included with the system and is sold separately.
Sources: [1]
Does a TDS meter show whether the MP99 is working?
No — Frizzlife's own FAQ says a TDS (total dissolved solids) meter is not a meaningful way to judge this filter, because the MP99 is not designed to strip out the minerals a TDS meter measures; the brand says TDS testing is only informative for reverse-osmosis systems, which do remove minerals.
Sources: [1]
Sources and data report: Frizzlife MP99
Every figure above is taken from the highest-trust source that carries it and re-derived from that source by a separate check. How we verify product data.
What we could not establish, and why
| Field | Why it is blank |
|---|---|
| seo.cluster.primary.kd | The build-list context supplied vol=150 with kd=null for this keyword and this research pass had no Ahrefs/keyword-difficulty tool access to establish one. |
| fit.bathroomsServed | Frizzlife's MP99 product page, spec table, and installation manual publish no bathrooms-served guidance for this single-cartridge point-of-use unit. |
| fit.householdSize | Frizzlife's MP99 product page, spec table, and installation manual publish no household-size guidance for this single-cartridge point-of-use unit. |
| fit.roOutputGpd | The MP99 is a single-cartridge carbon-block filter with no reverse-osmosis membrane, so RO permeate output does not apply. |
| fit.roTankCapacity | The MP99 has no pressure tank; the manual's parts list is the filter housing with cartridge inside, a dedicated faucet, feed water valve, water tubing, a 1/4 inch fitting, and a wrench. |
| cost.tenYearTotalUsd | A defensible 10-year total needs a single replacement cadence, but Frizzlife's own pages give four different, unreconciled cadences for the FZ-2 cartridge (3-6, 6-8, 6-12, and 8-12 months) with no way to pick one over another. |
| cost.wasteRatio | The MP99 is a single-pass carbon-block filter with no reverse-osmosis drain line, so a waste-to-product ratio does not apply. |
| seo.verification | The independent verification loop, not the research pass, stamps this field. |
Every source behind this page
- Brand officialaccessed: 2026-09-16https://www.frizzlife.com/products/mp99
- The MP99 product page is live on 2026-09-16 with an active Add to cart button, priced $79.99.
- Specifications table, Installation row: value “Need Installation” with the sub-note “Drill a hole in the countertop” (confirmed via the page's own specifications-grid markup).
- FAQ “Why water filter can not be used on well water?” answers that the filter should be used with municipally treated or properly disinfected water because the 0.5-micron cartridge clogs quickly on well-water sediment.
- Price shown as $79.99 on 2026-09-16.
- Product gallery image (https://www.frizzlife.com/cdn/shop/products/2_0d57c34c-1d94-426c-b031-ee205b505e85.jpg) states “Certified by IAPMO R&T against NSF ANSI 42&53” directly above “REMOVES 99.99% LEAD, Copper, Chlorine, Arsenic, Fluoride, Cyst, VOCs, etc” — bundling contaminants absent from the IAPMO certificates (copper, arsenic, fluoride, VOCs) under the same certification banner as the genuinely certified ones (lead, chlorine, cyst).
- Specs table: Purification Method Activated Carbon, Carbon Block; Filter Level 2-Stage Filtration; Material plastic.
- FAQ “Why water filter can not be used on well water?”: this filter should be used in conjunction with municipally treated drinking water or water that has been properly disinfected before use; the 0.5-micron carbon cartridge will get easily clogged up by any type of dirt or settlement from a well.
- FAQ “How does the MP99 water filter affect TDS/PPM in water?” answers in part: “it only stops heavy metals such as Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, and over 70-80 VOCs, and it removes greatly the chlorine from water.” The page's own filtration graphic separately depicts Fluoride, Lead, Copper, Chlorine, Arsenic, Sand, Rust and Cyst being blocked at 0.5 micron, with no certification or testing claim attached to any of them.
- A separate product gallery image (https://www.frizzlife.com/cdn/shop/products/2_0d57c34c-1d94-426c-b031-ee205b505e85.jpg) states “Certified by IAPMO R&T against NSF ANSI 42&53” directly above “REMOVES 99.99% LEAD, Copper, Chlorine, Arsenic, Fluoride, Cyst, VOCs, etc”, bundling copper, arsenic, fluoride and VOCs into the certification banner alongside the genuinely certified lead, chlorine and cyst claims. The manual corroborates the underlying 99.99% figure at Troubleshooting item 2: “Frizzlife MP99 has a unique technology that removes 99.99% of contaminants while leaving all the essential minerals in water.”
- FAQ “Why water filter can not be used on well water?”.
- Specifications table, Installation row: value “Need Installation” with sub-note “Drill a hole in the countertop” (confirmed via the page's specifications-grid markup: label “Installation”, value “Need Installation”, span class “specifications-ps” reading “Drill a hole in the countertop”).
- Specs table: Flow Rate 1.5 GPM @ 60 psi. (A separate marketing section on the same page states “1.4 GPM @ 60 psi” for the dedicated faucet, and the Amazon listing states “up to 1.5 GPM” at 80 psi; the manual and the specs table agree on 1.5 GPM, which this record uses.)
- Key Features says the system comes with a 3/8-inch compatible brass feed water adapter, brackets, and a step-to-step installation manual.
- Specs table: Electricity Required No.
- Product page price on 2026-09-16: $79.99, with no strikethrough compare-at price (compare_at_price is null in the page's own product JSON).
- Service & Benefits section reads, in order: “Fast,Free Shipping For Order Over $25” / “One-year free warranty(Register to get 150% coverage)” / “30-Day Return,No Worries guarantee” / “Lifetime Customer Support”.
- Key Features: “we would suggest to replace after 6-8 month”. Replacement Filters/Pack: “Replace the inner filter per 3-6 months: FZ-2”. FZ-2 replacement-cartridge card on the same page: “Lifespan: 6-12 Months”. FZ-3 upgraded-cartridge card: “Lifespan: 8-12 Months”.
- FAQ “Why water filter can not be used on well water?”: the cartridge is manufactured with 0.5 micron carbon that will get easily clogged up by any type of dirt or settlement from a well.
- Key Features: “Each cartridge with high capacity can be used for 2 years, for getting better filtration, we would suggest to replace after 6-8 month.” Replacement Filters/Pack: “Replace the inner filter per 3-6 months: FZ-2”. FZ-2 card: “Lifespan: 6-12 Months”. FZ-3 card: “Lifespan: 8-12 Months”.
- Specifications table, Installation row: value “Need Installation” with sub-note “Drill a hole in the countertop”.
- FAQ “How does the MP99 water filter affect TDS/PPM in water?”: “TDS meter testing method is widely used in reverse osmosis systems since the RO filter system also removes minerals... please do not use TDS to test any water except Reverse Osmosis System, because the result is meaningless.”
- Retailer listingaccessed: 2026-09-16https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J9QRVDM
- The Amazon listing for Style “MP99 NSF/ANSI 53&42 Certified” carries an “Amazon's Choice” badge, is in stock at $75.99 on 2026-09-16, and carries a verified-purchase review dated September 8, 2026.
- “Special Feature” attribute reads verbatim “0.5μm Deep Filtration, Certified by IAPMO against NSF/ANSI 53 & 42, Reduce Lead, Chlorine, PFAS, PFOA/PFOS, Bad Taste & Odor and Particulates”, presenting PFAS/PFOA/PFOS alongside the IAPMO certification claim rather than as manufacturer-tested.
- Price $75.99 (List Price $79.99) on 2026-09-16.
- “Special Feature” field reads verbatim “0.5μm Deep Filtration, Certified by IAPMO against NSF/ANSI 53 & 42, Reduce Lead, Chlorine, PFAS, PFOA/PFOS, Bad Taste & Odor and Particulates” — PFAS/PFOA/PFOS is stated in the same sentence as the IAPMO certification claim, not as manufacturer-tested.
- Amazon shows “List Price: $79.99” alongside its own $75.99 selling price on 2026-09-16.
- Amazon's buybox on 2026-09-16 (anonymous session, no Prime membership) shows a “Prime Member Price” of $75.99 explicitly labeled “This price is exclusively for Amazon Prime members”, with a “Regular Price” of $79.99 for buyers without Prime — matching frizzlife.com's own $79.99 price the same day. This record uses $79.99, the price a non-Prime buyer actually pays.
- Amazon's “Customers say” AI-generated summary: “Customers find the water filter easy to install, taking less than 30 minutes to set up...”
- “Customers say” AI summary: “Customers find the water filter easy to install, taking less than 30 minutes to set up...”. Installation is the most-mentioned review topic (520 mentions).
- “Customers say” AI summary: “Customers find the water filter easy to install, taking less than 30 minutes to set up...”. (Frizzlife's own marketing gives three different, much shorter and mutually inconsistent figures — “less than 3 minutes”, “5 Min Installation”, and “within 10 minutes” — for what appear to be different sub-steps rather than the full install including the dedicated-faucet mounting; this record uses the buyer-reported figure instead.)
- “Customers say” AI summary: “Customers find the water filter easy to install, taking less than 30 minutes to set up, and appreciate its quality and taste, with one customer noting the water is clear and tasteless.” Installation(520), Quality(483), Taste(356).
- Review “So far so good” (August 11, 2020): “So far it has been pretty good. About the same or better than the the Pur faucet attached filter it was replacing. Water tastes very clean and good pressure... Installation was pretty straight forward even though I hate doing plumbing... I like the little tube connector fittings. They are like tiny sharkbite fittings.”
- “Customers say” AI summary: “While some customers report no leaks, others experience constant drips from the faucet.” Leakage(96).
- Review “Great filter.. until cracks” (September 5, 2026): “Got it in Sept 2019 and lasted until Sept 2026... noted a little crack at the bottom... After replacing the unit found a mist coming from that crack. I guess 7 years is the life of this plastic housing.”
- Features & Specs accordion, product-details table (DOM innerHTML, collapsed by default): row “Filter Life Cycle” has value “24 months”, alongside “Supported Water TDS Level Maximum (PPM): 1000” and the flow-rate row already cited elsewhere in this record — confirmed live on this same MP99 listing on 2026-09-16.
- IAPMO listingaccessed: 2026-09-16https://myplc.iapmo.org/certificate#/18774
- File W-11830 (NSF/ANSI 42-2023) Plumbed-In model table lists MP99 with the FZ-2 component at 800 gallons / 0.5 GPM, reduction claims “Chlorine, Taste & Odor, Particulate Class 1”.
- File W-11830 (NSF/ANSI 42-2023) MP99 row: reduction claims “Chlorine, Taste & Odor, Particulate Class 1”. No PFAS, arsenic, fluoride, copper, or mercury row exists on this certificate.
- File W-11830 rates the MP99/FZ-2 combination at 800 gallons capacity.
- File W-11830 (NSF/ANSI 42-2023) Plumbed-In model table: MP99, MK99, MS99, MV99 each at 800 gallons / 0.5 GPM / FZ-2, “Chlorine, Taste & Odor, Particulate Class 1”; SP99, SK99 each at 945 gallons / 1.5 GPM / M3001, M3002, and M3003, “Chlorine, Particulate Class I”.
- File W-11830 (NSF/ANSI 42-2023) lists MP99 with reduction claims “Chlorine, Taste & Odor, Particulate Class 1”.
- IAPMO listingaccessed: 2026-09-16https://myplc.iapmo.org/certificate#/18775
- File W-11831 (NSF/ANSI 53-2024) Plumbed-In model table lists MP99 with the FZ-2 component at 800 gallons / 0.5 GPM, reduction claims “Lead, Cyst”.
- File W-11831 (NSF/ANSI 53-2024) MP99 row: reduction claims “Lead, Cyst”. No PFAS, VOC, cadmium, mercury, fluoride, arsenic, or copper row exists for MP99 on this certificate — the certificate's only mercury claim (“Cyst, Lead, Mercury”) is listed under a different product type (Counter top manual fill with internal pump: MD40, MD40-A, Pure X2, Puretap X2), not MP99.
- File W-11831 (NSF/ANSI 53-2024) Plumbed-In model table: MP99, MK99, MS99, MV99 each at 800 gallons / 0.5 GPM / FZ-2, “Lead, Cyst”; SP99, SK99 each at 945 gallons / 1.5 GPM, “Lead, Cyst”.
- File W-11831 (NSF/ANSI 53-2024) lists MP99 with reduction claims “Lead, Cyst”.
- Manufacturer datasheetaccessed: 2026-09-16https://cdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0159/8429/5990/files/MP99_Manual.pdf?v=1702972043
- Technical Parameters: Applicable Water Source Municipal Water; Dimension 5 x 5 x 13.5 inches; Working pressure Min. 20 psi, Max. 80 psi; Operating Temp. Min.39 F, Max.100 F.
- Precautions: do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system; do not use on water above 10 mg/L nitrate nitrogen or above 50 mg/L (3 grains per gallon) hardness without pretreatment.
- Cover page and page 3 describe the MP99 as a “0.5 micron composite carbon block filter”.
- Technical Parameters: Applicable Water Source Municipal Water. Precautions item 4: do not use with water that is micro biologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
- Precautions item 10: do not use this system on water containing greater than 10 mg/L nitrate nitrogen without pretreatment to remove the nitrate. Precautions item 11: do not use this system on water containing hardness greater than 50 mg/L (3 grains per gallon) without pretreatment to remove hardness.
- Precautions item 10: do not use this system on water containing greater than 10 mg/L nitrate nitrogen without pretreatment to remove the nitrate.
- Precautions item 11: do not use this system on water containing hardness greater than 50 mg/L (3 grains per gallon) without pretreatment to remove hardness.
- Technical Parameters: Applicable Water Source Municipal Water. Precautions item 4.
- Technical Parameters: Flow Rate 1.5 Gallons Per Minute.
- Technical Parameters: Dimension 5 x 5 x 13.5 inches. (Frizzlife's own product page and Amazon listing round this up to 5.5 x 5.5 x 13.5 inches; this record uses the manual's figure.)
- Technical Parameters: Working pressure Min. 20 psi, Max. 80 psi.
- Technical Parameters: Operating Temp. Min.39 F, Max.100 F.
- The manual's Sample Connection diagram lists only the SS304 faucet, quick fitting, water tube, MP99 filter system, and feed water valve; no drain-line connection appears anywhere in the installation instructions.
- The 5-step installation guide (feed-water valve, water supply, filter system, faucet, leak check) uses only the included wrench and hand-tightened quick-connect fittings; no plumber is instructed.
- “ONE YEAR LIMITED FRIZZLIFE WARRANTY”. “Filter Cartridges are considered as disposable items, thus are not covered by warranty.” “The plastic housings should be replaced every 18 months.” “150% Extended Warranty: 1. Email us your order ID and full name... 2. Scan the QR code below to register”.
- Product Introduction parts diagram lists a “Wrench” as an included component. Installation Step 1 uses the wrench to tighten the 3-way feed water connection; Filter Replacement Instruction step 2 uses it to unscrew the housing body.
- 9-page installation guide covering pre-installation inspection, product introduction, sample connection, installation tips and steps, filter replacement, refrigerator/ice-maker hookup, troubleshooting, and the limited warranty.
- Owner's Warranty Responsibility: “The filter cartridges should be replaced in time according to the recommended replacement period... The plastic housings should be replaced every 18 months.”
- Technical Parameters: Applicable Water Source Municipal Water. Precautions item 4: do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection.
- “The MP99 under sink water filter system can be connected with your refrigerator/Ice-maker by utilizing an extra IMC-1 ice maker connection kit (not included). Simply search 'Frizzlife IMC-1' or Asin# 'B07R7NH55L' on Amazon.”
- NSF listingaccessed: 2026-09-16http://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?CompanyName=Frizzlife&
- NSF's own Drinking Water Treatment Units directory returns “No Matching Products Found” for company name Frizzlife.
- NSF's directory returns “No Matching Products Found” for Frizzlife.
- WQA listingaccessed: 2026-09-16https://find.wqa.org/find-products#/keyword/MP99
- WQA's Find Gold Seal Certified Products search returns “No results.” for the keyword MP99 (also tried for “Frizzlife”).
- Brand officialaccessed: 2026-09-16https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeWH6dX3uC0
- YouTube video titled “Frizzlife MP99 under sink water filter installation guide”, published by the “Frizzlife Water” channel and linked from the MP99 product page; confirmed live via the YouTube oEmbed endpoint on 2026-09-16.
- Government agencyaccessed: 2026-09-16https://www.saferproducts.gov/RestWebServices/Recall?format=json&RecallTitle=Frizzlife
- The CPSC recall web service returned an empty array for RecallTitle=Frizzlife on 2026-09-16. A control query for RecallTitle=Conair returned 11 live recall records, confirming the query executes correctly.
- Unverifiedaccessed: 2026-09-16https://search.inetol.net/search?q=Frizzlife+MP99+recall+OR+lawsuit+water+filter&engines=yahoo
- A general-category metasearch (engines=yahoo; the news category's backend returns a parsing error and is not usable) for “Frizzlife MP99 recall OR lawsuit water filter” returned genuinely relevant results on 2026-09-16 — CPSC/recalls.gov infrastructure pages, a BBB complaints listing, a ClassAction.org page investigating under-sink water filter leaks industry-wide (does not name Frizzlife anywhere in its text), and Frizzlife's own product/FAQ/replacement-cartridge pages — with no result naming a Frizzlife or MP99 recall or lawsuit specifically.
- IAPMO listingaccessed: 2026-09-16https://myplc.iapmo.org/certificate#/29648
- File W-29648 (NSF/ANSI/CAN 372-2024) Plumbed-In model list includes MP99, MK99, MS99, MV99, SP99, SP99 New, SK99, GX99, FK99 and others.
- WQA listingaccessed: 2026-09-16https://find.wqa.org/find-products#/keyword/Frizzlife
- WQA's directory returns “No results.” for Frizzlife.
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TapWaterData Editorial. "Frizzlife MP99 Review: Specs, True Cost & Cert Check." TapWaterData, verified 2026-09-16. https://www.tapwaterdata.com/filters/brand/frizzlife/mp99
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