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PUR 7-cup pitcher (basic filter): what it removes and what it costs
Model: PUR 7-Cup Pitcher PPT700W/PPT700P/PPT700L with PUR Pitcher Filter PPF900Z (accepts PUR PLUS PPF951K, which carries the lead/PFAS claims)
The PUR 7-cup pitcher (basic filter) is certified (NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 53 and NSF/ANSI 401) to reduce chlorine, mercury and copper.
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certified reductions we track
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filters per gallon at rated life
Price checked 2026-10-23. We may earn a commission.
What the PUR 7-cup pitcher (basic 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 PUR cites a lab report but no certifier lists the claim. See certified vs. tested.
| Contaminant | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | Certified | IAPMO R&T listing, NSF/ANSI 42 ("Chlorine") |
| Mercury | Certified | IAPMO R&T listing, NSF/ANSI 53 ("Mercury") |
| Copper | Certified | IAPMO R&T listing, NSF/ANSI 53 ("Copper") |
Not verified, either way (no certification or brand claim): PFAS, Lead, Chloramine, Fluoride, Arsenic, Nitrate, Chromium 6, Microplastics, Cysts, VOCs, 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 | — | — | — |
| 2 people | 204 | — | — | — |
| 4 people | 409 | — | — | — |
Replacement filters
| Filter | Rated life (gallons) | Rated life (months) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUR Pitcher Filter PPF900Z | 40 Source noteIAPMO listing capacity 40 gal pur.com | 2 Source note | — Source notepur.com shows only 'Buy Now' retailer links, no brand-store price (checked 2026-10-23); retailer prices not used per sourcing rules. |
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Common questions
What does the PUR 7-cup pitcher (basic filter) remove?
The PUR 7-cup pitcher (basic filter) is certified (NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 53 and NSF/ANSI 401) to reduce chlorine, mercury and copper.
Does the PUR 7-cup pitcher (basic filter) remove PFAS?
It has no certifier listing or brand claim for PFAS reduction.
Data checked 2026-10-23. 102 filters tracked.