Aquasana AQ-5300+ (replacement cartridge AQ-5300+R) is certified to reduce PFOA and PFOS under NSF/ANSI 53 (NSF/ANSI 53 pass level: 70 ppt for PFOA and PFOS combined; EPA MCL: 4 ppt for PFOA and 4 ppt for PFOS); its data sheet rates each cartridge for 800 gallons and gives no time period.

A certification pass level is the maximum concentration allowed in the test's treated water. It is set by the standard, not by the legal limit, and may be above the limit.

Cartridge reminder: Aquasana AQ-5300+ (replacement cartridge AQ-5300+R)

Certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for PFOA/PFOS by WQA under Aquasana, Inc., AQ-5300+.

Certified performance applies within the filter's rated capacity: 800 gallons.

Manufacturer performance data sheet (PDF) Version date not printed on the data sheet; retrieved 2026-10-20.