Waterdrop EFF-6048S1
A NSF-certified refrigerator filter that is certified to reduce 1 contaminant at about 12.2¢ per gallon.
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You want filtered water and ice from your fridge dispenser with zero installation.
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 refrigerator filter? The snap-in cartridge that filters the water and ice from your refrigerator’s dispenser. Compare all filter types →
What it costs to own
| Upfront price | $24.47 |
| Replacement filter (WD-F48C) | Find replacement → |
| Estimated yearly cost (filters, ~2×/yr) | ~$49/yr |
| True cost per gallon | 12.2¢ |
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 Waterdrop EFF-6048S1 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) |
| Filter type | Refrigerator filter |
| Rated capacity | 200 gallons |
| Flow rate | .5 gpm |
| Replacement element | WD-F48C |
| Installation | Snaps into your refrigerator. No tools. |
Frequently asked
Is the Waterdrop EFF-6048S1 NSF certified?
Yes — the Waterdrop EFF-6048S1 is listed in the NSF 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 Waterdrop EFF-6048S1 remove?
It is certified to reduce 1 contaminants: Chlorine / chloramine.
How much does the Waterdrop EFF-6048S1 cost per gallon?
About 12.2¢ per gallon, based on its rated capacity of 200 gallons and current price.
How often do you replace the refrigerator filter?
A refrigerator filter like this is typically replaced about 2 times a year (replacement element WD-F48C). 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.