Do you have products that remove PFAS (PFAO/PFOS)?
Yes! Our LifeStraw Home pitchers and dispensers are among the most effective household products available for reducing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) from drinking water.
Our dual filtration technology combines:
- Membrane microfiltration
- Activated carbon
- Advanced ion exchange
Together, these elements are highly effective at reducing PFOA and PFOS—the most well-known and studied types of PFAS. LifeStraw Home filters also meet NSF P473 standards, which validate PFAS reduction performance.
What Are PFAS?
PFAS are a large group of human-made chemicals often referred to as "forever chemicals" because they don’t easily break down in the environment. Over time, they accumulate in soil, water, wildlife, and even humans.
The most widely used PFAS compounds are:
- PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid)
- PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate)
Why Are PFAS a Concern?
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), exposure to certain PFAS may lead to health risks, including:
- Developmental effects during pregnancy
- Increased risk of testicular or kidney cancer
- Liver damage
- Weakened immune response
- Disruption of thyroid function and cholesterol levels
Is LifeStraw Home certified to the current PFAS standard
LifeStraw Home has been third-party tested to the NSF P473 protocol for reducing PFOA and PFOS, and the product meets that performance requirement.
NSF ANSI Standards 53 and 58 were updated in 2022 to expand PFAS claims to additional compounds and to lower thresholds. LifeStraw Home is not currently marketed as certified to those expanded 2022 PFAS updates. We continue testing to current health-based benchmarks and we pursue updated certifications as standards evolve. When updated certification is complete, we will update our product documentation and claims.
What PFAS does this apply to
Our current PFAS-related documentation for LifeStraw Home is specific to:
PFOA and PFOS
What does the performance data show
Under the NSF P473 protocol:
NSF and USEPA maximum output requirement: 0.07 micrograms per liter
LifeStraw Home maximum output result: less than 0.01 micrograms per liter
Why does certification language matter
Testing shows product performance under specific conditions. Certification is a formal listing that confirms the claim under a specific published standard and version. As standards update, certification documentation and listings can take time to update as well.For more detailed information, visit our blog: