LARQ · Pitcher
LARQ Pitcher 2: what it removes and what it costs
Model: LARQ Pitcher 2 (10-cup) with Advanced Pitcher Filter
The LARQ Pitcher 2 has no certifier listing for any of the contaminants we track. LARQ also claims PFAS, lead, chlorine and mercury from lab tests that are not certification. For 2 people drinking and cooking with it, replacement filters cost about $195 a year.
0
certified reductions we track
54¢
filters per gallon at rated life
Price checked 2026-10-23. We may earn a commission.
What the LARQ Pitcher 2 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 LARQ cites a lab report but no certifier lists the claim. See certified vs. tested.
| Contaminant | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| PFAS | Brand test only | Unnamed independent lab (brand performance report): "PFOA (98.0%) / PFOS (99.1%)" |
| Lead | Brand test only | Unnamed independent lab (brand performance report): "Lead (99.3-99.7%)" |
| Chlorine | Brand test only | Unnamed independent lab, NSF/ANSI 42 protocol: "Chlorine (98.6%)" |
| Mercury | Brand test only | Unnamed independent lab (brand performance report): "Mercury, cadmium, copper" |
| VOCs | Brand test only | Unnamed independent lab, NSF/ANSI 53 protocol: "VOCs (chloroform surrogate, 92.4%), HAAs, pesticides" |
| Copper | Brand test only | Unnamed independent lab (brand performance report): "Mercury, cadmium, copper" |
Not verified, either way (no certification or brand claim): Chloramine, Fluoride, Arsenic, Nitrate, Chromium 6, Microplastics, Cysts, TDS, Bacteria and viruses, Iron, 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 | $195 | $195 | 191¢ |
| 2 people | 204 | $195 | $195 | 95¢ |
| 4 people | 409 | $221 | $221 | 54¢ |
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 54¢ a gallon (the figure at the top of this page).
Replacement filters
| Filter | Rated life (gallons) | Rated life (months) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARQ Advanced Pitcher Filter (PAFR190B) | 60 Source note~60 gal (227 L). livelarq.com | 2 Source note'about 2 months' livelarq.com | $32.50 Source noteSingle list price 2026-10-23; $27.50 on 2-month subscription. livelarq.com |
Specs
- Type
- Pitcher
- Price
- $50
Source note
List $49.95; sale $39.95 on 2026-10-23. livelarq.com
- Installation
- None
- Capacity
- 0.625 gal
Source note
Spec: 10 cups (2.5 L). 10 cups = 0.625 US gal; note 2.5 L = 0.66 gal (brand rounds). livelarq.com
- Needs power
- No
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Common questions
What does the LARQ Pitcher 2 remove?
The LARQ Pitcher 2 has no certifier listing for any of the contaminants we track. LARQ also claims PFAS, lead, chlorine and mercury from lab tests that are not certification. For 2 people drinking and cooking with it, replacement filters cost about $195 a year.
Does the LARQ Pitcher 2 remove PFAS?
LARQ claims PFAS reduction from lab tests by Unnamed independent lab (brand performance report), but there is no certifier listing for it.
How much does the LARQ Pitcher 2 cost to run?
About $195 a year for 2 people ($195 for 1, $221 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.