Pitcher filter · checked 16 Oct 2026
ZeroWater 5-Stage Replacement Filter
Model ZR-017 · replacement parts ZR-001, ZF-201
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 | “Culligan ZeroWater is IAPMO-certified to reduce lead, the forever chemicals PFOA/PFOS, chromium, and mercury” brand source | NSF/ANSI 53 | IAPMOfile W-14820 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| PFOA | Same statement as for Lead. brand source | NSF/ANSI 53 | IAPMOfile W-14820 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| PFOS | Same statement as for Lead. brand source | NSF/ANSI 53 | IAPMOfile W-14820 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Chromium-6 | Same statement as for Lead. brand source | NSF/ANSI 53 | IAPMOfile W-14820 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Mercury | Same statement as for Lead. brand source | NSF/ANSI 53 | IAPMOfile W-14820 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Chlorine | “Certifications 53: Lead, Chromium, Mercury, PFOA/PFOS,42: Chlorine Taste and Odor” brand source | NSF/ANSI 42 | IAPMOfile W-14819 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Total dissolved solids (TDS) | “99.6% Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) removed from your water” brand source | – | – | Brand claim — no certification cited | brand pagechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| Taste and odor | not claimed on the brand pages we read | NSF/ANSI 42 | IAPMOfile W-14819 | Certified — IAPMO listing, checked 16 Oct 2026 | IAPMO listingchecked 16 Oct 2026 |
Filter changes, by the brand’s numbers
How often ZeroWater 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZeroWater 5-stage filter (ZR-001/ZF-201), rated service life | 15 gallons“Rated service life is 15 gallons (56.78 Liters). It is recommended to change the filter with replacement element ZR-001/ZF-201 at this point.” | depends on use | brand sourcechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
| ZeroWater 5-stage filter, expected life at typical US tap-water TDS (manual chart) | 25–40 gallons“EXPECTED DURATION OF ZEROWATER FILTER ... TDS LEVELS WITHIN TYPICAL RANGE. MOST WATER IN THE USA FALLS INTO THIS GROUPING. ... 25 TO 40 GALLONS” | depends on use | brand sourcechecked 16 Oct 2026 |
Certification listings found
IAPMO · NSF/ANSI 42 · file W-14819
ZERO TECHNOLOGIES LLC lists ZBD-040 2.5 Gal Glass Dispenser, ZD-010RP, ZD-012RP and 15 more
Chlorine · Taste and Odor
Open the listing · checked 16 Oct 2026
IAPMO · NSF/ANSI 53 · file W-14820
ZERO TECHNOLOGIES LLC lists ZBD-040 2.5 Gal Glass Dispenser, ZD-010RP, ZD-012RP and 12 more
Lead · Mercury · PFOA · PFOS · Hexavalent Chromium
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: ZR-017
- NSF listing search: ZR-001
- NSF listing search: ZF-201
- WQA listing search: ZR-017
- WQA listing search: ZR-001
- WQA listing search: ZF-201
- IAPMO R&T listing directory
What the brand says about certification
- “Culligan ZeroWater is IAPMO-certified to reduce lead, the forever chemicals PFOA/PFOS, chromium, and mercury giving you peace of mind that every glass you pour for you and your family will be healthier and cleaner.” source checked 16 Oct 2026
- “Certifications 53: Lead, Chromium, Mercury, PFOA/PFOS,42: Chlorine Taste and Odor” source checked 16 Oct 2026
- “ZeroWater's 5 Stage Ion Exchange Filter is IAPMO certified to reduce PFOA/PFOS, lead, chlorine, chromium and mercury.” source checked 16 Oct 2026
- “System Certified by IAPMO R&T against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 or 42 for the reduction of substances in the table to the right.” source checked 16 Oct 2026
Performance data sheet (names IAPMO R&T)