Clearly Filtered Review
Clearly Filtered makes pitchers, bottles and under-sink filters. NSF and WQA list its pitcher for chlorine, taste and odor only, with no lead or PFAS listing.
Clearly Filtered: Sold on PFAS, No PFAS Certification
Clearly Filtered occupies a unique position in the water filter market, built on PFAS reduction performance. Its pitcher has no PFAS certification. NSF and WQA list it under NSF/ANSI 42 for chlorine and taste and odor only. While Brita, PUR, and ZeroWater dominate market share, Clearly Filtered competes on the brand's own PFAS test reports.
The brand says it tests against 365+ contaminants across its product line. Its certification coverage is narrower. The pitcher is listed under NSF/ANSI 42 (chlorine, taste and odor) and NSF/ANSI 372 (lead-free materials).
Clearly Filtered Brand Score: 8.0/10
The average of the category scores below.
NSF and WQA list the pitcher under NSF/ANSI 42 (chlorine, taste and odor) and 372 only. No 53, 401 or PFAS listing found.
The brand markets PFAS reduction. No PFOA/PFOS listing found. We have no lab figures of our own.
No lead claim listed. We have no lab figures of our own.
Brand says it tests against 365+ contaminants
$90 pitcher + $25/100-gal filters — premium price, premium performance
100-gallon pitcher filter life is average — shorter than some for its price
2,000-gallon filter life = $0.0125/gallon — lowest cost per gallon of any non-RO system
Primarily sold direct and on Amazon — not in major grocery/pharmacy chains
Clearly Filtered vs The Pitcher Competition
| Pitcher | Price | PFAS claim listed | NSF 53 (Lead) | $/gallon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZeroWater* | $35 | ✓ | ✓ | $0.38–$1.00 |
| PUR Plus | $30 | ✓ | ✓ | $0.50 |
| Brita Elite | $42 | ✗ | ✓ | $0.10 |
| Clearly Filtered | $90 | ✗ | ✗ | $0.25 |
| Epic Nano | $45 | ✗ | ✗ | $0.12 |
*ZeroWater certification applies to the ZR-0810N 10-Cup Ready-Pour Round Pitcher (IAPMO, NSF/ANSI 53: lead, mercury, PFOA, PFOS, hexavalent chromium; 15 gallons). Other ZeroWater models may differ. PUR Plus PFAS claim is total PFAS for the PPF951K filter (IAPMO). Certification columns reflect NSF, IAPMO and WQA listings checked September 2026. Per-gallon cost calculated on filter replacement cost ÷ rated filter life.
The PFAS Decision Point
Related Reading
PFAS in Drinking Water
How PFAS claims are certified under NSF/ANSI 53 and 58, and why most PFAS removal claims fall short
Lead in Drinking Water
Which pitchers carry an NSF/ANSI 53 lead listing. Clearly Filtered does not.
Chromium-6 in Tap Water
How pitchers handle chromium-6 (Cr(VI)). Clearly Filtered has no certified Cr(VI) claim.
Best Pitcher Water Filters
Full pitcher comparison including Clearly Filtered vs Epic Nano vs Brita Elite
Epic Nano Review
The lower-priced pitcher alternative. We found no certification listing for it (checked September 2026).
Tap Score Review
A lab test you can order to see what is in your own water
Clearly Filtered Product Line
Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher
clearly filtered
$90+ $140/yr
- ✓NSF/ANSI 42 listing for chlorine and taste and odor
- ✓Removes fluoride (unusual for a pitcher)
Clearly Filtered 3-Stage Under-Sink
clearly filtered
$395+ $120/yr
- ✓Sold direct and on Amazon
- ✓2,000-gallon filter life (2 years)
Clearly Filtered Insulated Water Bottle
clearly filtered
$30+ $40/yr
- ✓Portable PFAS removal
- ✓Insulated stainless steel