Water Filters Certified to Remove PFAS: One Pick for Every Type
Buy a filter listed for PFOA and PFOS, or Total PFAS, under NSF/ANSI 53 or 58. We found one for every common type and put them below. The cheapest place to start is a PUR PLUS pitcher (about $0.23 per gallon in filters). For all your kitchen water, an under-sink reverse osmosis system costs more up front and less per gallon.
IAPMO lists it for Total PFAS under NSF/ANSI 53 (certificate W-29904), with the PUR PLUS filter. Ships with one PUR PLUS filter. The basic PUR filter is not certified for PFAS.
Check price on AmazonFor the whole kitchen: Waterdrop G3P600 reverse osmosis ($429.00) →Amazon prices as of November 12, 2026 at 12:18 PM ET. Prices can change; the price on Amazon is the one that counts.
If you only want a pitcher, see PFAS water filter pitchers. For the details on one of the two main PFAS, see how to remove PFOA.
One certified pick for every type
Each one is listed for PFAS by its exact model number on the certifier's listing, read October 14, 2026. Prices as of November 12, 2026 at 12:18 PM ET.
| Type | Pick | Listed for | Who lists it | Rated gallons | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitcher | PUR PLUS 7-cup pitcher Model PPT711 · Ships with one PUR PLUS filter. The basic PUR filter is not certified for PFAS. | Total PFAS | IAPMO R&T W-29904 (NSF/ANSI 53) | 40 | $19.99 | Amazon → |
| Faucet | PUR PLUS faucet filter FM2500V Model FM2500V | Total PFAS | IAPMO R&T W-29904 (NSF/ANSI 53) | 100 | $29.99 | Amazon → |
| Fridge | everydrop Filter 3 (EDR3RXD1) Model EDR3RXD1 · For Whirlpool, KitchenAid and Maytag fridges that take Filter 3. | PFOA and PFOS | NSF Whirlpool (NSF/ANSI 53) | 200 | $49.99 | Amazon → |
| Under-sink | Express Water USC001 under-sink filter Model USC001 · Sold by a third-party store. | PFOA and PFOS | IAPMO R&T WP-16014 (NSF/ANSI 53) | 1,500 | $89.99 | Amazon → |
| Reverse osmosis | Waterdrop G3P600 reverse osmosis Model G3P600 · The PFAS claim is on its carbon filter stage under NSF/ANSI 53. | PFOA and PFOS | IAPMO R&T WC-14805 (NSF/ANSI 53, carbon stage) | 1,100 | $429.00 | Amazon → |
| Reverse osmosis | APEC ROTL-A1000 reverse osmosis Model ROTL-A1000 · Listed under NSF/ANSI 58, the reverse osmosis standard. | PFOA and PFOS | IAPMO R&T WC-29791 (NSF/ANSI 58) | — | $599.00 | Amazon → |
| Countertop reverse osmosis | AquaTru Carafe countertop RO (AT100) Model AT100 · No plumbing. Sold by a third-party store. | PFOA and PFOS | IAPMO R&T W-10193 (NSF/ANSI 53) | 300 | $337.50 | Amazon → |
Rated gallons are for one filter (or the system's main PFAS filter). The claim only holds until then, so change filters on time. More fridge filters listed for PFAS (GE XWFE, MWF, RPWFE) are in our fridge filter finder. Every pitcher we checked is on PFAS pitchers, side by side. Whole-house: we found a listed cartridge but not a listed system sold on Amazon as the exact model, so no pick yet.
Popular filters with no PFAS listing
- Brita pitchers, faucet and Hub filters: no PFAS listing on NSF, IAPMO or WQA. Only the Brita Under Sink system is listed for PFOA and PFOS. See does Brita remove PFAS.
- PUR's basic filter (PPF900Z): the same pitchers, but not listed for PFAS. Only the PUR PLUS filter is.
- Waterdrop 10UA under-sink filter: its Amazon title says it reduces PFAS. Its listing covers chlorine, taste and odor only.
- Cheap fridge filter copies: most copies we checked are not listed for PFAS, including the lead-certified Waterdrop Plus copies. One exception: IAPMO lists the WaterSentinel WSW-5 (a Filter 3 copy) for PFOA and PFOS. See the fridge filter finder.
- Berkey: no PFAS listing found. See is Berkey NSF certified.
Words like "tested to NSF standards" or "reduces PFAS" on a box are not a listing. A certification means the certifier tested that exact model and lists it in public.
What the EPA rule says now
In 2024 the EPA set limits of 4 parts per trillion each for PFOA and PFOS in public drinking water, plus limits on four other PFAS. On May 18, 2026 the EPA proposed letting some water systems take until 2031 to meet the PFOA and PFOS limits, and proposed dropping the other four. As of October 14, 2026, those were proposals, not final rules. In January 2026 a federal appeals court turned down the EPA's request to throw out the four other limits. Sources: EPA PFAS rule · EPA 2026 proposal · court ruling summary (ASDWA).
Want to know if PFAS is in your water? Our ZIP code lookup shows the PFAS your water system reported to the EPA.
What "certified for PFAS" means
Filters are tested for PFAS under NSF/ANSI 53 (filters) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis). A "PFOA and PFOS" listing covers those two. A "Total PFAS" listing covers a mix of seven PFAS and is the newer, broader claim. NSF P473 is an older PFOA and PFOS test that some fridge filters still carry. The EPA says current standards do not yet show a filter reaches 4 parts per trillion (EPA).
Questions people ask
What water filter removes PFAS?
One with a listing for PFOA and PFOS, or for Total PFAS, under NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58. Reverse osmosis systems and some carbon filters carry these listings. The listing is for an exact model, so check the model number, not just the brand.
Does reverse osmosis remove PFAS?
Reverse osmosis is one of the most effective ways to reduce PFAS. Check that the exact system is listed for it: IAPMO lists the APEC ROTL-A1000 for PFOA and PFOS under NSF/ANSI 58, and the Waterdrop G3P600 for PFOA and PFOS on its carbon stage under NSF/ANSI 53.
Does Brita remove PFAS?
Not in a pitcher. No Brita pitcher, faucet or Hub filter is listed for PFAS. The Brita Under Sink system (BUSS01) is listed for PFOA and PFOS.
Does a fridge filter remove PFAS?
A few do. NSF lists Whirlpool's everydrop Filter 3 for PFOA and PFOS, and IAPMO lists GE's XWFE, MWF and RPWFE under NSF P473 for PFOA and PFOS. Most fridge filters, including most cheaper copies, are not listed for PFAS.
What is the EPA limit for PFAS in drinking water?
4 parts per trillion each for PFOA and PFOS, set in 2024. On May 18, 2026 the EPA proposed letting some water systems take until 2031 to meet them, and proposed dropping the limits on four other PFAS. As of October 14, 2026 those changes were proposals, not final rules.
Do PFAS-certified filters get water to 4 ppt?
Not proven. The EPA says current certification standards do not yet show that a filter reaches 4 parts per trillion; updated standards are in progress. A certified filter was tested to cut PFAS a lot, to a level set by the standard.
Sources, and what we did and did not check
- NSF listings, NSF/ANSI 53 and 58: info.nsf.org, read October 14, 2026.
- IAPMO R&T certificates W-29904 (PUR), WP-16014 (Express Water), WC-14805 (Waterdrop), WC-29791 (APEC), W-10193 (AquaTru): pld.iapmo.org, read October 14, 2026.
- Amazon listings and prices: Amazon's product API. We matched each listing's model to the certified model. A price shows only if we read it in the last 24 hours.
- We did not: test filters, or check every brand. A listing under a company name we did not search is possible.
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