Culligan · Countertop filter
Culligan Scout gravity system (2.25 gal): what it removes and what it costs
Model: Culligan with MaxClear Technology Scout, MCS701P (polished) / MCS701B (brushed) starter pack with 1 MCF701 filter; certified with 1 or 2 filters
The Culligan Scout gravity system (2.25 gal) is certified (NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 53 and NSF/ANSI 401) to reduce PFAS, lead, chlorine, chloramine and microplastics. For 2 people drinking and cooking with it, replacement filters cost about $323 a year.
5
certified reductions we track
158¢
filters per gallon at rated life
Price checked 2026-10-23. We may earn a commission.
What the Culligan Scout gravity system (2.25 gal) 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 Culligan cites a lab report but no certifier lists the claim. See certified vs. tested.
| Contaminant | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| PFAS | Certified | IAPMO R&T listing, NSF/ANSI 53 ("Total PFAS") |
| Lead | Certified | IAPMO R&T listing, NSF/ANSI 53 ("Lead") |
| Chlorine | Certified | IAPMO R&T listing, NSF/ANSI 42 ("Chlorine") |
| Chloramine | Certified | IAPMO R&T listing, NSF/ANSI 42 ("Chloramine") |
| Microplastics | Certified | IAPMO R&T listing, NSF/ANSI 401 ("Microplastics") |
Not verified, either way (no certification or brand claim): Fluoride, Arsenic, Nitrate, Chromium 6, Mercury, Cysts, VOCs, 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 | $161 | $161 | 158¢ |
| 2 people | 204 | $323 | $323 | 158¢ |
| 4 people | 409 | $646 | $646 | 158¢ |
Replacement filters
| Filter | Rated life (gallons) | Rated life (months) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culligan MaxClear MCF701 gravity filter | 50 Source noteRated service life 50 gal per filter (2 filters 100 gal, 3 filters 150 gal) per PDS; brand page markets 'up to 6 months' each shop.culligan.com | 6 Source noteBrand 'up to 6 months' (but certified capacity is only 50 gal per filter) shop.culligan.com | $78.99 Source noteList $78.99 for 1-pack; sale $69.00 seen 2026-10-23; 2-pack $128 / 4-pack $232 / 6-pack $314 sale shop.culligan.com |
Specs
- Type
- Countertop filter
- Price
- $230
Source note
List (compare-at) $229.99 for starter pack with 1 filter; sale $175.00 seen 2026-10-23. 2-pack $232 sale / $269.99 list. shop.culligan.com
- Installation
- None
- Capacity
- 2.25 gal
Source note
Brand spec capacity in gallons shop.culligan.com
- Needs power
- No
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Common questions
What does the Culligan Scout gravity system (2.25 gal) remove?
The Culligan Scout gravity system (2.25 gal) is certified (NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 53 and NSF/ANSI 401) to reduce PFAS, lead, chlorine, chloramine and microplastics. For 2 people drinking and cooking with it, replacement filters cost about $323 a year.
Does the Culligan Scout gravity system (2.25 gal) remove PFAS?
Yes. It is certified for Total PFAS reduction under NSF/ANSI 53 (IAPMO R&T listing).
How much does the Culligan Scout gravity system (2.25 gal) cost to run?
About $323 a year for 2 people ($161 for 1, $646 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.