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LifeStraw Home 7-cup pitcher: what it removes and what it costs
Model: LifeStraw Home 7-Cup Glass Water Filter Pitcher
The LifeStraw Home 7-cup pitcher is certified (NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 53 and NSF/ANSI 401) to reduce lead, chlorine, mercury, microplastics, cysts and copper. LifeStraw also claims PFAS, VOCs and bacteria and viruses from lab tests that are not certification. For 2 people drinking and cooking with it, replacement filters cost about $127 a year.
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certified reductions we track
52¢
filters per gallon at rated life
Price checked 2026-10-23. We may earn a commission.
What the LifeStraw Home 7-cup pitcher 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 LifeStraw cites a lab report but no certifier lists the claim. See certified vs. tested.
| Contaminant | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | Certified | WQA listing, NSF/ANSI 53 ("Lead") |
| Chlorine | Certified | WQA listing, NSF/ANSI 42 ("Aesthetic Chlorine") |
| Mercury | Certified | WQA listing, NSF/ANSI 53 ("Mercury") |
| Microplastics | Certified | WQA listing, NSF/ANSI 401 ("Microplastics") |
| Cysts | Certified | WQA listing, NSF/ANSI 53 ("Cyst") |
| Copper | Certified | WQA listing, NSF/ANSI 53 ("Copper") |
| PFAS | Brand test only | Independent external lab (not named), tested to NSF/ANSI 53 protocol: "PFOA + PFOS" |
| VOCs | Brand test only | Brand claim ('Meets NSF 53 standards for ... VOCs'): "VOCs" |
| Bacteria and viruses | Brand test only | Independent external lab (not named), to NSF P231 / US EPA protocol: "Bacteria (99.999999%) and parasites (99.999%)" |
Not verified, either way (no certification or brand claim): Chloramine, Fluoride, Arsenic, Nitrate, Chromium 6, TDS, 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 | $127 | $127 | 124¢ |
| 2 people | 204 | $127 | $127 | 62¢ |
| 4 people | 409 | $212 | $212 | 52¢ |
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 52¢ a gallon (the figure at the top of this page).
Replacement filters
| Filter | Rated life (gallons) | Rated life (months) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| LifeStraw Home Replacement Carbon + Ion Exchange Filter (single) | 40 Source note40 gal (150 L); WQA-certified capacity 40 gal per PDS. lifestraw.com | 2 Source note'about 2 months' lifestraw.com | $16.95 Source noteList $16.95; sale $13.56 on 2026-10-23. 6-month (3) pack $39.95 list / $31.96 sale. lifestraw.com |
| LifeStraw Home Replacement Membrane Microfilter | 264 Source note264 gal (1,000 L). lifestraw.com | 12 Source note'up to 1 year' lifestraw.com | $24.95 Source noteList $24.95; sale $19.96; sold out on 2026-10-23. 1-year pack (membrane + carbon) $75.95 list / $60.76 sale. lifestraw.com |
Specs
- Type
- Pitcher
- Price
- $65
Source note
List (compare-at) $64.95; on sale $51.96 on 2026-10-23. Some colors sold out. lifestraw.com
- Installation
- None
- Capacity
- 0.4375 gal
Source note
Brand: 7 cups (56 oz / 1.65 L) = 0.4375 US gal. lifestraw.com
- Needs power
- No
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Updates about the LifeStraw Home 7-cup pitcher
- October 23, 2026 · New filters from Aug-Sep 2026: none yet confirmed in a certifier listing
Common questions
What does the LifeStraw Home 7-cup pitcher remove?
The LifeStraw Home 7-cup pitcher is certified (NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 53 and NSF/ANSI 401) to reduce lead, chlorine, mercury, microplastics, cysts and copper. LifeStraw also claims PFAS, VOCs and bacteria and viruses from lab tests that are not certification. For 2 people drinking and cooking with it, replacement filters cost about $127 a year.
Does the LifeStraw Home 7-cup pitcher remove PFAS?
LifeStraw claims PFAS reduction from lab tests by Independent external lab (not named), tested to NSF/ANSI 53 protocol, but there is no certifier listing for it.
How much does the LifeStraw Home 7-cup pitcher cost to run?
About $127 a year for 2 people ($127 for 1, $212 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.