Pitcher filter · checked 16 Oct 2026
Waterdrop WD-ED11W Water Pitcher Filter 5 Stage Filtration for Pure…
Model WD-ED11W
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 | “It also helps minimize calcium, magnesium, lead, cadmium, sediments, and VOCs. Independently tested by a third-party lab” brand source | – | – | Brand claim — no certification cited | brand pagechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Hardness | “our electric water filter dispenser reduces calcium, magnesium, and limescale, extending appliance lifespan” brand source | – | – | Brand claim — no certification cited | brand pagechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Scale | Same statement as for Hardness. brand source | – | – | Brand claim — no certification cited | brand pagechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Chlorine | “reduce 70+ contaminants, including chlorine, copper, taste and odor, and large particles ... Independently tested by a third-party lab” brand source | NSF/ANSI 42 | IAPMOfile W-14269 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Copper | Same statement as for Chlorine. brand source | NSF/ANSI 53 | IAPMOfile W-14270 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Taste and odor | Same statement as for Chlorine. brand source | NSF/ANSI 42 | IAPMOfile W-14269 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Particulates | Same statement as for Chlorine. brand source | – | – | Brand claim — no certification cited | brand pagechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Cadmium | 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 |
| Total dissolved solids (TDS) | “providing fresh, 0 TDS purified water on demand” brand source | – | – | Brand claim — no certification cited | brand pagechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Mercury | not claimed on the brand pages we read | NSF/ANSI 53 | IAPMOfile W-14270 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
Filter changes, by the brand’s numbers
How often Waterdrop 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WD-ED11W replacement filterThe brand gives more than one figure for this part. | 3 months or 200 gallons“Filter Lifespan 3 months ... The countertop water filter can filter up to 200 gallons of water.”20 gallons“The countertop water filter can filter up to 20 gallons of water.” | 4 | brand sourcechecked 16 Oct 2026brand sourcechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
Certification listings found
IAPMO · NSF/ANSI 42 · file W-14269
Qingdao Ecopure Filter Co. Ltd lists WD-ED11W, WD-ED11L
Chlorine · Taste and Odor
Open the listing · checked 16 Oct 2026
IAPMO · NSF/ANSI 53 · file W-14270
Qingdao Ecopure Filter Co. Ltd lists WD-ED11W
Mercury · Copper
Open the listing · checked 16 Oct 2026
IAPMO · NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 · file W-13936
Qingdao Ecopure Filter Co. Ltd lists WD-ED11W, WD-ED11L
Materials only (no reduction claim)
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: WD-ED11W
- NSF listing search: Waterdrop
- WQA listing search: WD-ED11W
- WQA listing search: Waterdrop
- IAPMO R&T listing directory
What the brand says about certification
- “Independently tested by a third-party lab, it is designed to deliver a better hydration experience every time.” source checked 16 Oct 2026