Brita BB11
A WQA-certified gravity filter that is certified to reduce 1 contaminant.
You want no plumbing and the lowest cost per gallon, and can refill a countertop tank.
Certified for taste, odor, and chlorine (an aesthetic filter).
This is an aesthetic-standard filter (NSF 42) — it improves taste and reduces chlorine, but is not certified for health contaminants like lead or PFAS.
What is gravity filter? A stand-alone countertop tank (like a Berkey) that filters by gravity — no plumbing and no power. Compare all filter types →
What it costs to own
| Upfront price | — |
| Replacement filter (BB06) | — |
| Estimated yearly cost (filters, ~0.5×/yr) | — |
| True cost per gallon | — |
Cost per gallon and yearly cost are our estimates from the rated capacity and the Amazon price. We show them only when we read the price from Amazon in the last 24 hours. The filter only works if you replace it on schedule.
What it's certified to remove
Certification is per-contaminant: the Brita BB11 is credited only for the contaminants listed here, verified by WQA. It does not imply removal of anything not listed.
✓ Verify this certification on the official WQA listing →
Full specifications
| Certified by | WQA |
| NSF/ANSI standards | 42 — reduces taste, odor, and chlorine (aesthetic standard) |
| Filter type | Gravity filter |
| Rated capacity | 40 gallons |
| Flow rate | 0.2 GPM gpm |
| Replacement element | BB06 |
| Installation | Countertop tank; no plumbing or power. |
Frequently asked
Is the Brita BB11 NSF certified?
Yes — the Brita BB11 is listed in the WQA certified-product database under NSF/ANSI standard 42. That means an independent body verified its claims (not just "tested to" a standard).
What does the Brita BB11 remove?
It is certified to reduce 1 contaminants: Chlorine / chloramine.
How often do you replace the gravity filter?
A gravity filter like this is typically replaced about once every couple of years (replacement element BB06). Replace on schedule — a spent cartridge stops reducing contaminants.
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Source: WQA public certification listing. Specs and certified claims are from the official listing; cost figures are our estimates. Some links are affiliate links — see our disclosure.