Certified by NSF International for chlorine, taste and odor, with a filter rated for 200 gallons. Waterdrop’s other claims aren’t certified.
The catch: It has no certified lead or PFAS reduction, so it isn’t the pitcher to buy for either.
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Our verdict
The Waterdrop Chubby is a 10-cup pitcher with a wooden handle and a long-life filter. Its standard filter (WD-PF-01A Plus) is rated for 200 gallons, five times a standard 40-gallon Brita filter, so it costs about $0.07 a gallon in filters at Waterdrop’s 3-pack price.
The catch is what it’s certified for. NSF International certifies the Chubby and its filter to NSF/ANSI 42 for chlorine, taste and odor, and nothing else. Waterdrop also says it reduces heavy metals, arsenic, fluoride and PFOA/PFOS, but it doesn’t name a lab, and no certifier lists those claims. Treat it as a taste pitcher. If lead or PFAS is why you’re buying a filter, choose a pitcher certified for them.
You’re on treated city water and mainly want less chlorine and better taste, with rare filter changes and a low running cost.
You want certified lead, PFAS or fluoride reduction.
How it scored
Contaminant reduction carries the most weight in the overall score. How we score filters
What it removes
Only the first row is certified. The rest are Waterdrop’s own claims, which we list so you can see them, labelled for what they are.
| Contaminant | Standard filter | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, taste and odorNSF/ANSI 42 | Reduced | Certified by NSF International |
| Lead, heavy metals | Claimed | Waterdrop claim, not certified |
| PFOA / PFOS | Claimed | Waterdrop claim, not certified |
| Arsenic, fluoride | Claimed | Waterdrop claim, not certified |
NSF International lists the Chubby (WD-PT-04, all colors) with the WD-PF-01A Plus filter under NSF/ANSI 42 for chlorine reduction and taste and odor reduction, at 200 gallons. Waterdrop also says the pitcher is certified to NSF/ANSI 372 for lead-free materials; that isn’t a lead-reduction claim. Waterdrop has marketed an upgrade filter as NSF/ANSI 53 certified, but it isn’t on NSF International’s listing and Waterdrop doesn’t name the certifier, so we don’t count it.
What it costs to run
Each filter is rated for 200 gallons, which Waterdrop puts at about three months. At Waterdrop’s price of $41.99 for a 3-pack (600 gallons), that’s about $0.07 a gallon, the lowest filter cost of the pitchers we review.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Longest filter life of the pitchers we review: 200 gallons
- About $0.07 a gallon in filters
- Chlorine, taste and odor certified by NSF International
- Wooden handle and a design owners like
What to know
- No certified lead, PFAS or fluoride reduction
- Waterdrop’s wider claims aren’t certified
- Owners find the filter change indicator confusing
- A little wide for some fridge door shelves
What owners say
Owners like how it looks, how quickly it pours and how rarely the filter needs changing. The complaints are small and practical.
Often praised
- The design and wooden handle
- Quick pour and better taste
- Long gaps between filter changes
Common complaints
- The two-shade change light is confusing
- Too wide for some fridge doors
- Marketing promises more than the certification covers
Recurring themes across verified buyer reviews.
Specifications
- Model
- Waterdrop Chubby (WD-PT-04)
- Filter
- WD-PF-01A Plus, activated carbon fiber
- Capacity
- 10 cups
- Filter life
- 200 gal, about 3 months
- Certifier
- NSF International
- Certified to
- NSF/ANSI 42 (chlorine, taste and odor)
- Size
- 10.4 x 5 x 10.1 in
- Replacement filters
- 3-pack $41.99 at waterdropfilter.com
Alternatives worth considering
Brita Elite
PUR PLUS Pitcher
Culligan ZeroWater
Common questions
Does the Waterdrop Chubby remove lead?
It isn’t certified to. NSF International certifies it for chlorine, taste and odor only. Waterdrop claims heavy-metal reduction, but no certifier lists it. For certified lead reduction in a pitcher, see the PUR PLUS or the Brita Elite in the Pacifica. See our lead guide.
Does it remove PFAS?
Waterdrop says it reduces PFOA and PFOS, based on testing it doesn’t publish. It isn’t certified for PFAS. The PUR PLUS and Culligan ZeroWater are certified for Total PFAS. See our PFAS guide.
How long does the filter last?
It’s rated for 200 gallons, about three months according to Waterdrop. That’s five times a standard Brita filter (40 gallons) and about 1.7 times a Brita Elite (120 gallons).
Is there an upgrade filter for lead?
Waterdrop has sold an upgrade filter marketed as NSF/ANSI 53 certified. We couldn’t find it on NSF International’s public listing, and Waterdrop doesn’t name the certifier, so we can’t confirm what it’s certified for.
The bottom line
Buy the Chubby if you want a good-looking pitcher that takes out chlorine taste, with a filter you change every few months for about $0.07 a gallon. Don’t buy it for lead or PFAS: it isn’t certified for either. For those, the PUR PLUS is certified for lead and Total PFAS. Compare them all in our best water filter pitchers guide.
Sources
Prices as of October 14, 2026. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.