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NSF/ANSI Standard 53

Health Effects (lead, VOCs, cysts, etc.)

NSF-53 is the gold standard for health-related contaminant reduction. Filters with this certification are tested and verified to remove specific health-related contaminants including lead, mercury, VOCs, cysts, and other harmful substances that pose health risks.

3 Certified Filters Available

Key Contaminants Removed

LeadMercuryVOCsCryptosporidiumGiardiaAsbestosBenzene

Ideal For

  • Removing health-hazard contaminants
  • Lead protection for children
  • VOC and chemical reduction
  • Maximum health safety

Certification Focus: Health-related contaminant reduction

NSF-53 Certified Filters (3)

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BEST LEAD REMOVAL
W11256135

Whirlpool Corporation

W11256135

(40,273 reviews)
45.1

NSF Certified:

NSF-401
NSF-42
NSF-53

Capacity

1001 gal

Filter Life

3 mo

Flow Rate

0.7 gpm

Removes 19 contaminants:

1,2 Dichlorobenzene, 1,4 Dichlorobenzene, 2,4-D, Asbestos, Atrazine +14 more

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BEST LEAD REMOVAL
W11569861

Whirlpool Corporation

W11569861

(1,273 reviews)
59.97

NSF Certified:

NSF-401
NSF-42
NSF-53

Capacity

1001 gal

Filter Life

3 mo

Flow Rate

0.52 gpm

Removes 22 contaminants:

1,2 Dichlorobenzene, 1,2,4 Trichlorobenzene, 1,4 Dichlorobenzene, 2,4-D, Asbestos +17 more

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BEST LEAD REMOVAL
Everpure Residential H-300-NXT

Pentair Residential Filtration, LLC

Everpure Residential H-300-NXT

(387 reviews)
468

NSF Certified:

NSF-401
NSF-42
NSF-53

Capacity

3001 gal

Filter Life

10 mo

Flow Rate

0.5 gpm

Removes 5 contaminants:

Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Cryptosporidium, Lead

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About NSF-53 Certification

All filters listed on this page have been independently tested and certified by NSF International or WQA to meet the requirements of NSF/ANSI Standard 53. This certification ensures that these filters have been rigorously tested for their ability to reduce specific contaminants as claimed by manufacturers.

We recommend choosing filters based on your specific water quality concerns. You can check your local water quality report or test results to identify which contaminants are present in your water supply, then select filters certified to remove those specific contaminants.

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