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Solventum CS-22

NSF certified NSF 42NSF 53NSF 401

A NSF-certified under-sink filter that is certified to reduce 3 contaminants.

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Who it's for

You want strong contaminant reduction at the kitchen tap without a countertop unit, and are comfortable with a simple under-cabinet install.

Standout

Certified to reduce 3 contaminants.

The catch

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

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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

Chlorine / chloramineCryptosporidiumGiardia

Certification is per-contaminant: the Solventum CS-22 is credited only for the contaminants listed here, verified by NSF. It does not imply removal of anything not listed.

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Full specifications

Certified byNSF
NSF/ANSI standards42 — 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 typeUnder-sink filter
Rated capacity2,000 gallons
Flow rate1 gpm
Replacement elementN/A
InstallationMounts under the sink; connects to the cold line. Basic DIY.

Frequently asked

Is the Solventum CS-22 NSF certified?

Yes — the Solventum CS-22 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 Solventum CS-22 remove?

It is certified to reduce 3 contaminants: Chlorine / chloramine, 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 N/A). 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.