Pitcher filter · checked 16 Oct 2026
Brita Original Pitcher and Dispenser Replacement Filter
Model OB03 · replacement filter OB03
Lead:not claimedPFAS:not claimed
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | “Chlorine 95%” brand source | NSF/ANSI 42 | WQA (named by brand) | Brand says certified — not found in IAPMO’s listing; check NSF | IAPMO searched · check NSF’s listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Copper | “Copper pH 8.5 73%” brand source | NSF/ANSI 53 | WQA (named by brand) | Brand says certified — not found in IAPMO’s listing; check NSF | IAPMO searched · check NSF’s listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Cadmium | “Cadmium pH 6.5 91%” brand source | NSF/ANSI 53 | 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 | “Mercury pH 8.5 82%” brand source | NSF/ANSI 53 | WQA (named by brand) | Brand says certified — not found in IAPMO’s listing; check NSF | IAPMO searched · check NSF’s listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Other | “Zinc 64%” brand source | NSF/ANSI 42 | 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 Brita 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brita Original (Standard) pitcher/dispenser filter (OB03) | 2 months or 40 gallons“Replace your Brita™ Original Filter every 40 gallons, or about every 2 months for most households.” | 6 | 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: OB03
- NSF listing search: Brita
- WQA listing search: OB03
- WQA listing search: Brita
- IAPMO R&T listing directory
What the brand says about certification
- “Brita™ Original Replacement Filters reduce chlorine taste & odor, copper, zinc, mercury, & cadmium. NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 certified.” source checked 16 Oct 2026
- “The Brita® Standard Filter (Model #OB03) has been certified by WQA against NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 for the reduction of contaminants specified on the Performance Data Sheet.” source checked 16 Oct 2026
Performance data sheet (names WQA)