PUR · Pitcher · discontinued
PUR Ultimate pitcher with Lead Reduction: what it removes and what it costs
Model: PUR Ultimate 7-cup PPT711W and 11-cup PPT111W (also an 18-cup Ultimate dispenser); Lead Reduction filter PPF951K
The PUR Ultimate pitcher with Lead Reduction is certified (NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 53 and NSF/ANSI 401) to reduce PFAS, lead, chlorine, mercury, microplastics and copper. It is discontinued; the closest current model is the PUR PLUS 11-cup pitcher (—).
6
certified reductions we track
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filters per gallon at rated life
Price checked 2026-10-23.
What the PUR Ultimate pitcher with Lead Reduction 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (taste & odor)") |
| Mercury | Certified | IAPMO R&T listing, NSF/ANSI 53 ("Mercury") |
| Microplastics | Certified | IAPMO R&T listing, NSF/ANSI 401 ("Microplastics") |
| Copper | Certified | IAPMO R&T listing, NSF/ANSI 53 ("Copper") |
Not verified, either way (no certification or brand claim): Chloramine, Fluoride, Arsenic, Nitrate, Chromium 6, 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 with Lead Reduction PPF951K (now sold as PUR PLUS filter) | 40 Source noteArchived brand page: 'Filters 40 gallons or up to two months' web.archive.org | 2 Source note | — Source noteArchived pur.com page showed $0.00 (retailer 'Buy' links only), so there is no brand price. Retailer prices are not used. web.archive.org |
Specs
- Type
- Pitcher
- Price
- $35
Source note
11-cup Ultimate pitcher, pur.com price in Wayback snapshot of 2021-03-17 (historical) web.archive.org
- Installation
- None
- Capacity
- 0.6875 gal
Source note
11-cup size (PPT111W) per archived brand page; converted at 16 cups/gal. The 7-cup PPT711W holds 0.4375 gal. web.archive.org
- Needs power
- No
Common questions
What does the PUR Ultimate pitcher with Lead Reduction remove?
The PUR Ultimate pitcher with Lead Reduction is certified (NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 53 and NSF/ANSI 401) to reduce PFAS, lead, chlorine, mercury, microplastics and copper. It is discontinued; the closest current model is the PUR PLUS 11-cup pitcher (—).
What should I buy instead of the PUR Ultimate pitcher with Lead Reduction?
It is discontinued; the closest current model is the PUR PLUS 11-cup pitcher (—).
Does the PUR Ultimate pitcher with Lead Reduction remove PFAS?
Yes. It is certified for Total PFAS reduction under NSF/ANSI 53 (IAPMO R&T listing).
Data checked 2026-10-23. 102 filters tracked.