Does APEC remove lead?

Yes

4 APEC models we track are independently certified to remove lead — across reverse-osmosis and under-sink filters.

Based on the itemized NSF, WQA & IAPMO certified-model listings we track for APEC (27 of 31 models).

Which APEC models are certified

Certification is per model — make sure the product you buy is one of these specific certified models, not just the same brand.

Certified model	Type
APEC EAFF-100	under-sink	Buy on Amazon →
APEC M9 4HA RO 50GPD	reverse-osmosis	Buy on Amazon →
APEC M9 4SS RO 50GPD	reverse-osmosis	Buy on Amazon →
APEC M9 5HA RO 50GPD	reverse-osmosis	Buy on Amazon →

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About lead

No safe level. Damages developing brain/nervous system in children; linked to lower IQ, kidney and cardiovascular harm in adults. Usually enters water from corroding pipes/solder, not the source.

What APEC filters are certified to remove

Across the APEC models we track, here’s what their certifications actually cover.

✓ lead ✓ fluoride ✓ chlorine ✓ arsenic ✓ mercury ✓ chromium-6 ✓ copper ✓ TDS (total dissolved solids) ✕ PFAS

See every filter certified for lead — all brands, ranked.

Certified for lead →

Other brands & lead

PUR Yes Brita Yes ZeroWater Yes Waterdrop Yes iSpring Yes Doulton Yes Multipure Yes eSpring Yes Pentair Yes 3M Yes Express Water No A.O. Smith Yes Bluevua No Samsung Yes LG Yes Whirlpool Yes Frigidaire Yes GE Yes

How we know: we normalize the public certified-product listings from NSF, WQA, and IAPMO. A “yes” means a specific APEC model is listed as certified for lead. See our methodology.