Brita OB44
A WQA-certified pitcher filter that is certified to reduce 10 contaminants, including lead.
You want the cheapest way to start, with no installation — ideal for renters and small households.
Certified to reduce Lead — the contaminants that matter most for health.
Convenient, but the cost per gallon is higher than an under-sink system, and you'll replace the cartridge about 6× a year.
What is filter pitcher? A fill-and-pour jug with a replaceable carbon cartridge. The cheapest way to start — but certification varies enormously. Compare all filter types →
What it costs to own
| Upfront price | — |
| Replacement filter (Refillable OB07) | — |
| Estimated yearly cost (filters, ~6×/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 OB44 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) · 53 — certified for health contaminants such as lead, VOCs, and cysts · 401 — reduces emerging contaminants such as pharmaceuticals and pesticides |
| Filter type | Filter pitcher |
| Rated capacity | 40 gallons |
| Flow rate | 2 GPD gpm |
| Replacement element | Refillable OB07 |
| Installation | Fill and pour. No installation. |
Frequently asked
Is the Brita OB44 NSF certified?
Yes — the Brita OB44 is listed in the WQA certified-product database under NSF/ANSI standards 42, 53, 401. That means an independent body verified its claims (not just "tested to" a standard).
Does the Brita OB44 remove lead?
Yes. It is certified to reduce Lead, plus 9 other contaminants. Certification is per-contaminant, so it is only credited for what is on its listed claim set.
What does the Brita OB44 remove?
It is certified to reduce 10 contaminants: Asbestos, Atrazine, Cadmium, Chlorine / chloramine, Copper, Lead, Mercury, Simazine, Volatile organics, Zinc.
How often do you replace the pitcher filter?
A pitcher filter like this is typically replaced about 6 times a year (replacement element Refillable OB07). 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.