Countertop dispenser · checked 16 Oct 2026
Aquasana Clean Water Machine
Model AQ-CWM2-B · replacement filter AQ-CWM2-R
Lead:Brand says certifiedPFAS:Brand says certified
Each claim, checked
What the brand says, what a certification listing shows for this model, and where each fact comes from. We read listings; we do not test products.
- Certified (listing checked)The certifier’s public listing shows this claim for this model.
- Brand says certifiedThe brand says certified; IAPMO’s listing does not show it. NSF can be checked by hand.
- Brand claim onlyThe brand claims it without citing a certification.
| Contaminant | Brand claim | Standard | Certifier | Confirmed? | Source, date checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | “tested and certified to NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53 (includes P473), and 401, for the reduction of over 99% of microplastics, lead, and cysts” brand source | NSF/ANSI 42, 53 (includes P473), 401 | WQA (named by brand) | Brand says certified — not found in IAPMO’s listing; check NSF | IAPMO searched · check NSF’s listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| PFOA | “for the reduction of over 99% of microplastics, lead, and cysts; 97% of chlorine; 96% of mercury; and 95% of PFOA/PFOS and VOCs” brand source | NSF/ANSI 42, 53 (includes P473), 401 | WQA (named by brand) | Brand says certified — not found in IAPMO’s listing; check NSF | IAPMO searched · check NSF’s listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| PFOS | Same statement as for PFOA. brand source | NSF/ANSI 42, 53 (includes P473), 401 | WQA (named by brand) | Brand says certified — not found in IAPMO’s listing; check NSF | IAPMO searched · check NSF’s listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| PFAS (no compounds named) | “Claryum® technology filters 78 contaminants including lead and PFAS at the push of a button.” brand source | – | – | Brand claim — no certification cited | brand pagechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Microplastics | Same statement as for Lead. brand source | NSF/ANSI 42, 53 (includes P473), 401 | WQA (named by brand) | Brand says certified — not found in IAPMO’s listing; check NSF | IAPMO searched · check NSF’s listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Cysts (Giardia, Cryptosporidium) | Same statement as for Lead. brand source | NSF/ANSI 42, 53 (includes P473), 401 | WQA (named by brand) | Brand says certified — not found in IAPMO’s listing; check NSF | IAPMO searched · check NSF’s listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Chlorine | Same statement as for PFOA. brand source | NSF/ANSI 42, 53 (includes P473), 401 | WQA (named by brand) | Brand says certified — not found in IAPMO’s listing; check NSF | IAPMO searched · check NSF’s listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Mercury | Same statement as for PFOA. brand source | NSF/ANSI 42, 53 (includes P473), 401 | WQA (named by brand) | Brand says certified — not found in IAPMO’s listing; check NSF | IAPMO searched · check NSF’s listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| VOCs (volatile organic chemicals) | Same statement as for PFOA. brand source | NSF/ANSI 42, 53 (includes P473), 401 | WQA (named by brand) | Brand says certified — not found in IAPMO’s listing; check NSF | IAPMO searched · check NSF’s listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Chloramine | “The system is also tested and certified to reduce chloramines, asbestos, herbicides, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and more.” brand source | – | WQA (named by brand) | Brand says certified — not found in IAPMO’s listing; check NSF | IAPMO searched · check NSF’s listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Asbestos | Same statement as for Chloramine. brand source | – | WQA (named by brand) | Brand says certified — not found in IAPMO’s listing; check NSF | IAPMO searched · check NSF’s listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Pesticides and herbicides | Same statement as for Chloramine. brand source | – | WQA (named by brand) | Brand says certified — not found in IAPMO’s listing; check NSF | IAPMO searched · check NSF’s listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Pharmaceuticals | Same statement as for Chloramine. brand source | – | WQA (named by brand) | Brand says certified — not found in IAPMO’s listing; check NSF | IAPMO searched · check NSF’s listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
Filter changes, by the brand’s numbers
How often Aquasana says to replace each part. Real filter life depends on how much water you use and what is in it.
| Part | Brand says replace every | Changes a year | Source, date checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Water Machine filter (AQ-CWM2-R) | 6 months or 300 gallons“We recommend replacing the cartridges after 6 months or 300 gallons, whichever comes first.” | 2 | brand sourcechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
Certification listings found
No IAPMO R&T listing matched this model when we searched on 16 Oct 2026.
Check it yourself
NSF’s and WQA’s terms don’t allow automated lookups, so these links open their public listings for this model:
- NSF listing search: AQ-CWM2-B
- NSF listing search: AQ-CWM2-R
- NSF listing search: AQ-CWM2
- WQA listing search: AQ-CWM2-B
- WQA listing search: AQ-CWM2-R
- WQA listing search: AQ-CWM2
- IAPMO R&T listing directory
What the brand says about certification
- “WQA tested and certified to NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53 (includes P473), and 401.” source checked 16 Oct 2026
- “WQA tested and certified to NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53, and 401 for the claims specified on the Performance Data Sheet.” source checked 16 Oct 2026
- “System tested and certified by WQA to NSF/ANSI Standard 42, 53, and 401 for the reduction of the claims specified on the Performance Data Sheet and at WQA.org.” source checked 16 Oct 2026
- “Clean Water Machine: WQA tested and certified to NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53, and 401 to remove 78 contaminants including 99% of microplastics, lead, and cysts; 97% of chlorine; 96% of mercury; and 95% of PFOA/PFOS and VOCs.” source checked 16 Oct 2026
Performance data sheet (names WQA)