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NSF/ANSI Standards & Contaminant Questions

Why have you not tested for this contaminant?

There are a few things that go into our decision to test for a contaminant. Here's our thought process ~. We've currently tested for over 200 contaminants. There are thousands of contaminants we could test for, and since each contaminant we test for

Why can't I find the name of the lab you use for testing?

We're really excited about our filtration media and its wide scope of removing contaminants. We also love the lab we use for testing, however, we do not like to advertise this information as we believe it's our secret sauce, and just like Mr. Krabs i

What does it mean when you say "Tested to NSF/ANSI Standards"?

"Tested to NSF/ANSI Standards" means that our filter has been tested to the standards for contaminant reduction established by the NSF/ANSI organizations. When we submit our filter for testing, we specify that our filters are tested to NSF/ANSI Stand

Do you have any information regarding PFOA and PFOS?

To learn more about PFOA and PFOS, visit the EPA's detailed PFAS informational site. Also, all of our filters for water pitchers, under the sink, and bottles have been tested to remove or reduce PFCs (PFOA & PFOS). You can see all of our PFCs testing

Your filters remove 90% of fluoride - does this change as the filter reaches the end of its life?

The filter is designed to get maximum performance over the life of the filter, but its effectiveness can vary on the amount of contaminants in the water. After about 150-200 gallons, its effectiveness will be greatly reduced for tough contaminants li

Does your filter remove Chromium 6?

Yes, our filters have been tested for the removal of Chromium 6.

Do your filters remove cysts, pesticides, herbicides, or estrogens?

All of our filters remove herbicides, pesticides, and trace pharmaceuticals. In regards to cysts and bacteria at the moment only our Outdoor Filter will remove them up to 99.9999%. To see all of our certificates and testing results visit our "Testing

Where are the testing certification pages for your filters?

To see all of our certificates and testing results visit our "Testing & Certifications" page. You can also find testing info for each product on its product page.

Do your filters remove Chlorine and/or Chloramine?

Our filters remove 99.9% of Chloramine. Here's some info: The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) was enacted in 1974 to ensure safe drinking water. As a result of this law, the Environmental Protection Agency set drinking water quality standards for all

Why can't I find your company listed on the NSF/ANSI site?

Our certifications are with the testing agency IAPMO. To see our NSF/ANSI certificates go to this link: http://pld.iapmo.org/default.aspx. Then, click "Listee Name", type in "Epic Water Filters", and click "Search". To see all of our certificates and

What are NSF/ANSI standards?

NSF/ANSI 42. Filters are certified to reduce aesthetic impurities such as chlorine and taste/odor. These can be point-of-use (under the sink, water pitcher, etc.) or point-of-entry (whole house) treatment systems. NSF/ANSI 53. Filters are certified t

Are Epic Filters NSF/ANSI certified?

The Epic Pure Pitcher Filter, Epic Everyday Bottle filter, & Epic Outdoor Adventure Bottle filter have all been tested by a third party and exceeds NSF/ANSI standards 42, 53, 401, & P231. That being said, it hasn't been certified by the company NSF.