Brita · Faucet-mount
Brita Elite faucet filter: what it removes and what it costs
Model: Elite Water Filter Faucet System (formerly Basic Faucet System), FF-100 / SAFF-100, filter FR-200
The Brita Elite faucet filter is certified (NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 53 and NSF/ANSI 401) to reduce lead, chlorine, microplastics and VOCs. For 2 people drinking and cooking with it, replacement filters cost about $54 a year.
4
certified reductions we track
18¢
filters per gallon at rated life
Price checked 2026-10-23. We may earn a commission.
What the Brita Elite faucet filter removes
"Certified" means a certifier (NSF, WQA, IAPMO or CSA) lists this exact product for that reduction claim; the listing is linked. "Brand test only" means Brita cites a lab report but no certifier lists the claim. See certified vs. tested.
Not verified, either way (no certification or brand claim): PFAS, Chloramine, Fluoride, Arsenic, Nitrate, Chromium 6, Mercury, Cysts, TDS, Bacteria and viruses, Iron, Copper, Uranium, 1,4-dioxane.
What it costs to run
Yearly cost = replacements per year × filter price, for each filter it uses; a filter is replaced at its gallon rating or its month limit, whichever comes first. Water use: drinking and cooking water (0.28 gallons per person a day, EPA's average adult intake).
| Household | Gallons a year | Filters a year | Total a year | Per gallon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | 102 | $54 | $54 | 53¢ |
| 2 people | 204 | $54 | $54 | 26¢ |
| 4 people | 409 | $74 | $74 | 18¢ |
Per-gallon costs in the table are for real use, so they also count any filter replaced at its month limit before it reaches its gallon rating. At rated filter life alone, filters cost 18¢ a gallon (the figure at the top of this page).
Replacement filters
| Filter | Rated life (gallons) | Rated life (months) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brita Faucet Filter FR-200 | 100 Source notePDS capacity 100 gal / 378 L brita.com | 4 Source note | $17.99 Source note1-pack; 2-pack $29.99 on brita.com 2026-10-23 brita.com |
Specs
- Type
- Faucet-mount
- Price
- $32
Source note
brita.com price seen 2026-10-23, kit with 1 filter; no sale shown. brita.com also lists the same system with 2 filters at $29.99 (lower than the 1-filter kit) and an 'Elite Advanced' faucet system at $32.49. brita.com
- Installation
- DIY (under-sink or inline fittings)
- Flow rate
- 0.58 gal/min
Source note
Rated service flow 0.58 gpm (2.19 L/min) per PDS; tested at 60 psig assets.ctfassets.net
- Needs power
- No
Where it ranks
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Common questions
What does the Brita Elite faucet filter remove?
The Brita Elite faucet filter is certified (NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 53 and NSF/ANSI 401) to reduce lead, chlorine, microplastics and VOCs. For 2 people drinking and cooking with it, replacement filters cost about $54 a year.
Does the Brita Elite faucet filter remove PFAS?
It has no certifier listing or brand claim for PFAS reduction.
How much does the Brita Elite faucet filter cost to run?
About $54 a year for 2 people ($54 for 1, $74 for 4), counting replacement filters, for drinking and cooking water (0.28 gallons per person a day, EPA's average adult intake).
Data checked 2026-10-23. 102 filters tracked.