Does Brita Remove Lead?
Brita Elite filter (OB06). WQA lists 18 Brita models as certified for lead when they use this filter. Each filter is rated for 120 gallons.
Buy the Brita Elite filter on Amazon (2-pack) →Source: WQA Gold Seal listing, NSF/ANSI 53, checked 2026-09-29. Amazon listing checked 2026-09-29. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Disclosure.
Certification depends on the filter inside. Brita pitchers are listed for lead only with the Elite / LONGLAST+ (OB06) filter. With the Brita+ (OB08), Legacy (OB03) or Refillable (OB07) filter, the same pitchers are not listed for lead.
Source: WQA Gold Seal listing, NSF/ANSI 53, checked 2026-09-29.
Based on the itemized NSF, WQA & IAPMO certified-model listings we track for Brita (36 of 38 models).
Which Brita 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brita OB01 · Classic / Mist | pitcher | Details → |
| Brita OB11 · Metro / Slim / Soho | pitcher | Details → |
| Brita OB21 · Space Saver | pitcher | Details → |
| Brita OB24 · UltraMax | pitcher | Details → |
| Brita OB32 · Amalfi / Atlantis | pitcher | Details → |
| Brita OB36 · Grand Color Series | pitcher | Details → |
| Brita OB41 · Pacifica | pitcher | Details → |
| Brita OB43 · Capri / Vintage | pitcher | Details → |
| Brita OB44 · Mini Plus / Bella | pitcher | Details → |
| Brita OB46 · Everyday | pitcher | Details → |
+ 9 more certified Brita models.
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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 Brita filters are certified to remove
Across the Brita models we track, here’s what their certifications actually cover.
How we know: we normalize the public certified-product listings from NSF, WQA, and IAPMO. A “yes” means a specific Brita model is listed as certified for lead. See our methodology.