Brita Elite Faucet Mount Filter System (formerly Basic/Complete) review
Faucet mount filter. DIY. No plumbing. Listed to WQA/ANSI 401, WQA/ANSI 42, WQA/ANSI 53.
What it removes
| Contaminant | Evidence | Stated reduction | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turbidity | Certified | not stated | |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Certified | not stated | voc surrogate |
| 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane | Certified | not stated | voc surrogate |
| Asbestos | Certified | not stated | |
| Trichloroethylene | Certified | not stated | voc surrogate |
| Benzene | Certified | not stated | voc surrogate |
| Total Trihalomethanes | Certified | not stated | voc surrogate |
| Lead | Certified | not stated | |
| Chlorine (residual) | Certified | not stated | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | Certified | not stated | voc surrogate |
| Atrazine | Manufacturer-reported | 99.8% |
Certified is an NSF, WQA, or IAPMO listing for that claim.
One kitchen faucet. Not showers, laundry, or hardness.
Certifications
- WQA/ANSI 401: Bisphenol A (listing checked 2026-09-14)
- WQA/ANSI 42: Chlorine Reduction (from the manufacturer's page, not yet checked against the certifier's database)
- WQA/ANSI 42: Nominal Particulate Reduction, Class I (from the manufacturer's page, not yet checked against the certifier's database)
- WQA/ANSI 42: Taste and Odor (listing checked 2026-09-14)
- WQA/ANSI 53: Asbestos Reduction (from the manufacturer's page, not yet checked against the certifier's database)
- WQA/ANSI 53: Chlordane (listing checked 2026-09-14)
- WQA/ANSI 53: Lead Reduction (from the manufacturer's page, not yet checked against the certifier's database)
- WQA/ANSI 53: VOC Reduction (incl. Atrazine, Benzene, Lindane, Trichloroethylene, Trihalomethanes) (from the manufacturer's page, not yet checked against the certifier's database)
- WQA/ANSI 53: VOC Reduction (incl. Atrazine, Benzene, Lindane, Trichloroethylene, Trihalomethanes) (from the manufacturer's page, not yet checked against the certifier's database)
- WQA/ANSI 53: VOC Reduction (incl. Atrazine, Benzene, Lindane, Trichloroethylene, Trihalomethanes) (from the manufacturer's page, not yet checked against the certifier's database)
- WQA/ANSI 53: VOC Reduction (incl. Atrazine, Benzene, Lindane, Trichloroethylene, Trihalomethanes) (from the manufacturer's page, not yet checked against the certifier's database)
- WQA/ANSI 53: VOC Reduction (incl. Atrazine, Benzene, Lindane, Trichloroethylene, Trihalomethanes) (from the manufacturer's page, not yet checked against the certifier's database)
- WQA/ANSI 53: VOC Reduction (incl. Atrazine, Benzene, Lindane, Trichloroethylene, Trihalomethanes) (from the manufacturer's page, not yet checked against the certifier's database)
Brita now markets the Basic/Complete faucet systems as 'Brita Elite' (white, 3-spray) and 'Brita Elite Advanced' (chrome); both use the FR-200 filter, 100 gal / ~4 months, $17.99 single (annual cost est.). Fits standard 55/64 in faucets with adaptors; not for pull-out/spray faucets. WQA certified to NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401 per Brita performance data sheet (NSF's database lists only 'Brita Total360' from a different company, not this system). TTHMs fall under the VOC chloroform-surrogate claim. No PFAS/PFOA claim; does NOT address arsenic, uranium, nitrate or fluoride. Amazon B00006IV0P (white, 1 filter) $22.86; chrome 2-filter B0DJMNLJ45.