Does Clearly Filtered remove PFAS?
Last reviewed July 2026.
Clearly Filtered advertises PFAS reduction. There is no certified claim behind it. We checked NSF, WQA and IAPMO (July 2026): no listing. Independent lab reports are not nothing — but they are a one-time result on a sample the brand chose, not a certification with ongoing audits and a public record.
Model by model
| Model | Standards | PFOA/PFOS | Certifier | $ / certified gal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher CF-Pitcher brand ↗ | — | ✗ | none | — |
CF-Pitcher: Not found in the NSF certified listing database (checked 2026-07-13). Clearly Filtered advertises testing to NSF/ANSI protocols by independent labs, which is not the same as being certified by an accredited certifier (NSF, WQA or IAPMO) with ongoing audits.
What "removes PFAS" actually covers
The certified claim is PFOA/PFOS reduction — the two legacy compounds the standards test for — not "all PFAS", a family of thousands of chemicals. A certified filter is still the strongest verifiable option a pitcher or fridge filter can offer; just read the claim as written. Standards background: 42 vs 53 vs 401.
Related: Is Clearly Filtered NSF certified? · Does Clearly Filtered remove lead?
We do not test filters — we index what accredited certifiers publish, with attribution, and make no health or treatment claims. A certification covers a specific model against a specific standard; it is not a general seal of quality. We are not affiliated with NSF International.
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