FilterChoice CFS9812
A NSF-certified under-sink filter that is certified to reduce 2 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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You want strong contaminant reduction at the kitchen tap without a countertop unit, and are comfortable with a simple under-cabinet install.
Certified to reduce 2 contaminants.
Like most carbon filters, it does not remove fluoride — only reverse osmosis does that.
What is under-sink filter? A carbon-based cartridge (or set of stages) plumbed under your kitchen sink that filters the cold drinking-water line. Compare all filter types →
What it costs to own
| Upfront price | $90.5 |
| Replacement filter (CFS9812X-S) | Find replacement → |
| Estimated yearly cost (filters, ~1.5×/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 FilterChoice CFS9812 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 | Under-sink filter |
| Rated capacity | 1 gallons |
| Flow rate | 1.5 gpm |
| Replacement element | CFS9812X-S |
| Installation | Mounts under the sink; connects to the cold line. Basic DIY. |
Frequently asked
Is the FilterChoice CFS9812 NSF certified?
Yes — the FilterChoice CFS9812 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).
What does the FilterChoice CFS9812 remove?
It is certified to reduce 2 contaminants: Cryptosporidium, Giardia.
How often do you replace the under-sink filter?
A under-sink filter like this is typically replaced about 2 time a year (replacement element CFS9812X-S). 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.