Consumer Tool for Identifying Point-of-Use and Pitcher Filters Certified to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water
Lead can enter drinking water when service pipes that contain lead corrode, especially where the water has high acidity or low mineral content that corrodes pipes and fixtures. Homes may also have internal plumbing materials containing lead. To reduce exposure to lead in drinking water, consumers can consider the use of a drinking water filter that has been evaluated by an accredited third-party certification body to reduce lead. This tool will help consumers select point-of-use (POU) and pitcher filters that have been evaluated by an accredited third-party certification body for drinking water lead (Pb) reduction to 5 parts per billion (ppb) or less and particulate reduction (Class I) capabilities against both NSF/ANSI Standards 53 and 42.
NOTE: This document is an update to update to “Consumer Tool for Identifying Point of Use (POU) Drinking Water Filters Certified to Reduce Lead” EPA/600/F-18/335, 2018.