Paragon STH1-FC1SR2
A NSF-certified commercial filter that is certified to reduce 3 contaminants.
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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A commercial / foodservice water treatment unit.
Certified to reduce 3 contaminants.
Like most carbon filters, it does not remove fluoride — only reverse osmosis does that.
What it costs to own
| Upfront price | Check on Amazon → |
| Replacement filter (FC1SR2) | Find replacement → |
| Estimated yearly cost (filters, ~2×/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 Paragon STH1-FC1SR2 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 | 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 | Commercial filter |
| Rated capacity | 20,000 gallons |
| Flow rate | 1.5 gpm |
| Replacement element | FC1SR2 |
| Installation | Commercial installation. |
Frequently asked
Is the Paragon STH1-FC1SR2 NSF certified?
Yes — the Paragon STH1-FC1SR2 is listed in the NSF certified-product database under NSF/ANSI standards 42, 53, 401. That means an independent body verified its claims (not just "tested to" a standard).
What does the Paragon STH1-FC1SR2 remove?
It is certified to reduce 3 contaminants: Chlorine / chloramine, Cryptosporidium, Giardia.
How often do you replace the commercial filter?
A commercial filter like this is typically replaced about 2 times a year (replacement element FC1SR2). 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.