Pitcher filter · checked 16 Oct 2026
Brita Elite Replacement Filter, formerly Longlast+
Model OB06 · replacement filter OB06
Lead:Certified (listing checked)PFAS: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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | “Lead pH 6.5^ 99.5%” brand source | NSF/ANSI 53 | IAPMOfile W-13905 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Chlorine | “Chlorine 97.4%” brand source | NSF/ANSI 42 | IAPMO, NSF, 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 | “Contaminants reduced include 99% of lead, chlorine (taste and odor), cadmium, mercury, class I particulates, asbestos, and benzene‡.” brand source | – | – | Brand claim — no certification cited | brand pagechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Mercury | “Mercury pH 6.5 95.5%” brand source | NSF/ANSI 53 | IAPMO, NSF, WQA (named by brand) | Brand says certified — not found in IAPMO’s listing; check NSF | IAPMO searched · check NSF’s listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Particulates | Same statement as for Cadmium. brand source | – | – | Brand claim — no certification cited | brand pagechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Asbestos | “Asbestos^ >99%” brand source | NSF/ANSI 53 | IAPMO, NSF, 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) | “Benzene† 87.3%” brand source | NSF/ANSI 53 | IAPMO, NSF, WQA (named by brand) | Brand says certified — not found in IAPMO’s listing; check NSF | IAPMO searched · check NSF’s listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Microplastics | “Certified to reduce* Brita Elite Culligan with ZeroWater Asbestos Yes No Microplastics Yes No” brand source | – | IAPMO, NSF, 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 | “Atrazine 99.3%” brand source | NSF/ANSI 53 | IAPMO, NSF, 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 | “NSF/ANSI Standard 401 – Emerging Compounds/Incidental Contaminants” brand source | NSF/ANSI 401 | IAPMO, NSF, 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 Elite pitcher/dispenser filter (OB06) | 6 months or 120 gallons“Replace your Brita Elite™ Filter every 120 gallons, or about every 6 months for most households.” | 2 | brand sourcechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
Certification listings found
IAPMO · NSF/ANSI 53 · file W-13905
BRITA LP lists OB60, OB60, OB60 and 9 more
Lead
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: OB06
- NSF listing search: Brita
- WQA listing search: OB06
- WQA listing search: Brita
- IAPMO R&T listing directory
What the brand says about certification
- “Brita Elite is certified to reduce more contaminants than ZeroWater and PUR**.” source checked 16 Oct 2026
- “Certified to reduce more contaminants for 6x longer than Culligan with ZeroWater filters*” source checked 16 Oct 2026
- “The Brita Elite Filter (Model OB06) has been certified by IAPMO R&T against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of lead in Brita pitcher models OB11, OB21, OB24, OB41, OB47, OB53, OB60, OB62, and OB63.” source checked 16 Oct 2026
- “The Pacifica Pitcher (Model OB41) and Tidal Pitcher (Model OB63) with Elite Filter (Model OB06) has been tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of lead.” source checked 16 Oct 2026
Performance data sheet (names IAPMO R&T, NSF International, WQA)