Under-sink filter · checked 16 Oct 2026
Aquasana Claryum Direct Connect Under Sink Water Filter
Model AQ-MF-1 · replacement filter AQ-MF-1-R
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 | “for the reduction of over 96% of chlorine and chloramines, 99% of lead and microplastics, and 95% of PFOA/PFOS” brand source | NSF/ANSI 53 | IAPMOfile WP-10707 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| PFOA | Same statement as for Lead. brand source | NSF/ANSI 53 | IAPMOfile WP-10707 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| PFOS | Same statement as for Lead. brand source | NSF/ANSI 53 | IAPMOfile WP-10707 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Chlorine | “IAPMO certified to NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53 (includes P473), and 401 for the reduction of over 96% of chlorine and chloramines” brand source | NSF/ANSI 42 | IAPMOfile WP-10706 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Chloramine | Same statement as for Chlorine. brand source | NSF/ANSI 42 | IAPMOfile WP-10706 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Microplastics | Same statement as for Lead. brand source | NSF/ANSI 401 | IAPMOfile WP-12506 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Mercury | “It's also certified to reduce mercury, chlorine-resistant cysts, herbicides, pesticides, VOCs, pharmaceuticals, and more.” brand source | NSF/ANSI 53 | IAPMOfile WP-10707 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Cysts (Giardia, Cryptosporidium) | Same statement as for Mercury. brand source | NSF/ANSI 53 | IAPMOfile WP-10707 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Pesticides and herbicides | Same statement as for Mercury. brand source | NSF/ANSI 401 | IAPMOfile WP-12506 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| VOCs (volatile organic chemicals) | Same statement as for Mercury. brand source | NSF/ANSI 53 | IAPMOfile WP-10707 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Pharmaceuticals | Same statement as for Mercury. brand source | NSF/ANSI 401 | IAPMOfile WP-12506 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Asbestos | not claimed on the brand pages we read | NSF/ANSI 53 | IAPMOfile WP-10707 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| BPA, nonylphenol and similar | not claimed on the brand pages we read | NSF/ANSI 401 | IAPMOfile WP-12506 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Particulates | not claimed on the brand pages we read | NSF/ANSI 42 | IAPMOfile WP-10706 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Turbidity | not claimed on the brand pages we read | NSF/ANSI 53 | IAPMOfile WP-10707 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claryum Direct Connect replacement filter (AQ-MF-1-R) | 6 months or 784 gallons“Replace every 6 months Filters 784 gallons of water or up to 6 months for clean, great-tasting water” | 2 | brand sourcechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
Certification listings found
IAPMO · NSF/ANSI 401 · file WP-12506
AQUASANA, INC lists AQ-MF-1
Meprobamate · Atenolol · Carbamazepine · DEET · Metolachlor · Trimethoprim · Linuron · TCEP · TCPP · Bisphenol A · Estrone · Ibuprofen · Naproxen · Nonylphenol · Phenytoin · Microplastics
Open the listing · checked 16 Oct 2026
IAPMO · NSF/ANSI 42 · file WP-10706
AQUASANA, INC lists AQ-MF-1
Chloramine · Chlorine · Particulate Class I
Open the listing · checked 16 Oct 2026
IAPMO · NSF/ANSI 53 · file WP-10707
AQUASANA, INC lists AQ-MF-1
Asbestos · Cyst · Lead · Mercury · MTBE · Turbidity · VOC · PFOA/PFOS Reduction
Open the listing · checked 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-MF-1
- NSF listing search: AQ-MF-1-R
- NSF listing search: Aquasana
- WQA listing search: AQ-MF-1
- WQA listing search: AQ-MF-1-R
- WQA listing search: Aquasana
- IAPMO R&T listing directory
What the brand says about certification
- “IAPMO tested and certified to to NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53 (includes P473), and 401.” source checked 16 Oct 2026
- “IAPMO certified to NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53, and 401 for the claims specified on the Performance Data Sheet.” source checked 16 Oct 2026
- “System certified by IAPMO R&T against NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53 & 401 and as verified and substantiated by test data.” source checked 16 Oct 2026
- “Claryum® Direct Connect: IAPMO certified to NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53, and 401 to remove 78 contaminants including 99% of chlorine and chloramines, 99% of lead and microplastics.” source checked 16 Oct 2026
Performance data sheet (names IAPMO R&T)