Electrophor P85A5PbFM
A NSF-certified pitcher filter that is certified to reduce 1 contaminant, including lead.
This listing is the certified replacement cartridge (the part you change on schedule), not a complete installed system. Its certification applies when used in the matching housing or system.
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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 | Check on Amazon → |
| Replacement filter (A5Pb) | Find replacement → |
| Estimated yearly cost (filters, ~6×/yr) | — |
| True cost per gallon | — |
Cost per gallon and yearly cost are our estimates from the rated capacity and current prices. The filter only works if you replace it on schedule.
What it's certified to remove
Certification is per-contaminant: the Electrophor P85A5PbFM is credited only for the contaminants listed here, verified by NSF. It does not imply removal of anything not listed.
✓ Verify this certification on the official NSF listing →
Full specifications
| Certified by | NSF |
| NSF/ANSI standards | 53 — certified for health contaminants such as lead, VOCs, and cysts |
| Filter type | Filter pitcher |
| Rated capacity | 47 gallons |
| Flow rate | N/A gpm |
| Replacement element | A5Pb |
| Installation | Fill and pour. No installation. |
Frequently asked
Is the Electrophor P85A5PbFM NSF certified?
Yes — the Electrophor P85A5PbFM is listed in the NSF certified-product database under NSF/ANSI standard 53. That means an independent body verified its claims (not just "tested to" a standard).
Does the Electrophor P85A5PbFM remove lead?
Yes. It is certified to reduce Lead. Certification is per-contaminant, so it is only credited for what is on its listed claim set.
What does the Electrophor P85A5PbFM remove?
It is certified to reduce 1 contaminants: Lead.
How often do you replace the pitcher filter?
A pitcher filter like this is typically replaced about 6 times a year (replacement element A5Pb). Replace on schedule — a spent cartridge stops reducing contaminants.
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Source: NSF 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.