Pitcher filter · checked 16 Oct 2026
LARQ Pitcher PureVis with Advanced Pitcher Filter
Model PAFR190A · replacement filter PAFR190A
Lead:Brand claim onlyPFAS:Brand claim only
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 | “Removes: Chlorine Mercury Cadmium Copper HAA5 Lead Particulates Benzene PFAS (PFOA/PFOS) Pharmaceuticals” brand source | – | – | Brand claim — no certification cited | brand pagechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| PFOA | Same statement as for Lead. brand source | – | – | Brand claim — no certification cited | brand pagechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| PFOS | Same statement as for Lead. brand source | – | – | Brand claim — no certification cited | brand pagechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Chlorine | Same statement as for Lead. brand source | – | – | Brand claim — no certification cited | brand pagechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Mercury | Same statement as for Lead. brand source | – | – | Brand claim — no certification cited | brand pagechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| VOCs (volatile organic chemicals) | Same statement as for Lead. brand source | – | – | Brand claim — no certification cited | brand pagechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Pharmaceuticals | Same statement as for Lead. brand source | – | – | Brand claim — no certification cited | brand pagechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Other | Same statement as for Lead. brand source | – | – | Brand claim — no certification cited | brand pagechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | “Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) (NSF/ANSI 53)†† 96.5% 92.4%” brand source | NSF/ANSI 53 | – | Brand claim — no certification cited | brand pagechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
Filter changes, by the brand’s numbers
How often LARQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARQ Advanced Pitcher Filter (PAFR190A) | 2 months or 60 gallons“LARQ Pitcher Filter lasts about 2 months of use or about 60 gallons (227 liters) of water filtered.” | 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: PAFR190A
- NSF listing search: LARQ
- WQA listing search: PAFR190A
- WQA listing search: LARQ
- IAPMO R&T listing directory
What the brand says about certification
- “Our innovative plant-based filters are independently tested to NSF/ANSI 42, 53, and 401 standards against a wide range of pollutants.” source checked 16 Oct 2026
- “Our LARQ Essential Pitcher Filter and LARQ Advanced Pitcher Filter are tested to NSF/ANSI 42, 53 & 401 standards to be effective against a wide range of contaminants.” source checked 16 Oct 2026
- “The LARQ Advanced Pitcher Filter is independently tested to NSF/ANSI 53 for the reduction of HAAs, PFOA/PFOS, Heavy Metals, VOCs, and other health-related contaminants.” source checked 16 Oct 2026