Brondell Coral UC300 Three-Stage Under-Counter Filter review
Under-sink carbon filter. DIY if you are comfortable with this install. 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 |
| Chlorine (residual) | Certified | not stated | chloramine |
| Asbestos | Certified | not stated | |
| Trichloroethylene | Certified | not stated | voc surrogate |
| PFOA | Certified | not stated | |
| Benzene | Certified | not stated | voc surrogate |
| PFOS | Certified | not stated | |
| Total Coliform | Certified | not stated | cyst |
| Total Trihalomethanes | Certified | not stated | voc surrogate |
| Lead | Certified | not stated | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | Certified | not stated | voc surrogate |
| Mercury (inorganic) | Certified | not stated |
Certified is an NSF, WQA, or IAPMO listing for that claim.
Kitchen cold line. Does not soften the house.
Certifications
- WQA/ANSI 401: Atenolol (listing checked 2026-09-14)
- WQA/ANSI 42: Chloramine Reduction (from the manufacturer's page, not yet checked against the certifier's database)
- WQA/ANSI 42: Chlorine, Taste and Odor Reduction (from the manufacturer's page, not yet checked against the certifier's database)
- WQA/ANSI 42: 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: Cyst Reduction (from the manufacturer's page, not yet checked against the certifier's database)
- WQA/ANSI 53: Lead Reduction (from the manufacturer's page, not yet checked against the certifier's database)
- WQA/ANSI 53: Mercury Reduction (from the manufacturer's page, not yet checked against the certifier's database)
- WQA/ANSI 53: MTBE Reduction (from the manufacturer's page, not yet checked against the certifier's database)
- WQA/ANSI 53: PFOA/PFOS Reduction (from the manufacturer's page, not yet checked against the certifier's database)
- WQA/ANSI 53: PFOA/PFOS Reduction (from the manufacturer's page, not yet checked against the certifier's database)
- WQA/ANSI 53: Turbidity Reduction (from the manufacturer's page, not yet checked against the certifier's database)
- WQA/ANSI 53: VOC Reduction (from the manufacturer's page, not yet checked against the certifier's database)
- WQA/ANSI 53: VOC Reduction (from the manufacturer's page, not yet checked against the certifier's database)
- WQA/ANSI 53: VOC Reduction (from the manufacturer's page, not yet checked against the certifier's database)
- WQA/ANSI 53: VOC Reduction (from the manufacturer's page, not yet checked against the certifier's database)
- WQA/ANSI 53: VOC Reduction (from the manufacturer's page, not yet checked against the certifier's database)
- WQA/ANSI 53: VOC Reduction (from the manufacturer's page, not yet checked against the certifier's database)
Sediment + pre-carbon + carbon block with dedicated chrome faucet (7/16 in hole) and LED change indicator. UF-35 replacement set $79.99 per 12 months (annual cost est.). WQA Gold Seal certified to NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401 (plus 372, CSA B483.1) per Brondell performance data sheet; percentages below are from that PDS. TTHMs are covered under the VOC chloroform-surrogate claim. Does NOT address arsenic, uranium, nitrate or fluoride. Amazon $141.29 (Brondell $143.99 sale / $179.99 list).