Record WT-0055 ยท Last verified September 2026
Pentair FloPlus Protect 20BB Whole Home PFAS Filtration System
Whole-house cartridge system by Pentair. Certified to NSF/ANSI 53.

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Scorecard
| Measure | Grade | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Certification evidence | A | System certified: NSF/ANSI 53 (IAPMO) |
| 10-year cost | A | $2,343 over 10 years |
| Flow rate | D | 5 gpm rated flow |
| Warranty | F | 1 years on main parts |
| Returns | B | 30 days, no restocking fee |
What it treats
"Certified" means an independent body (NSF, IAPMO, WQA or CSA) lists this system for that contaminant. "Lab tested" means the maker published a third-party lab report. "Maker claim" means neither.
| Contaminant | Evidence | |
|---|---|---|
| PFAS | Certified | Other systems for PFAS |
| Chlorine | Maker claim | Other systems for Chlorine |
No claim made for: Chloramine, Lead, Iron, Manganese, Hydrogen sulfide, Hardness, Bacteria, Sediment, VOCs, Arsenic, Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Uranium.
PFAS evidence: Pentair says it is certified to reduce five PFAS by up to 99.82%. IAPMO R&T file W-13717 (NSF/ANSI 53-2021) lists it as a point-of-entry system for PFOA/PFOS, PFHpA, PFHxS and PFNA at 5 gpm and 40,000 gallons. The data sheet shows PFOA+PFOS cut from 1.5 ppb to at most 20 ppt (99.82% average), with PFHxS 99.39%, PFNA 98.34% and PFHpA 97.48%. It is not certified for 'Total PFAS': PFBS and PFDA are not in its claims.
Certifications
| Standard | Covers | Scope | Certified by |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSF/ANSI 53 | PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFNA, PFHpA | system | IAPMO |
Specifications
| Type | Whole-house cartridge system |
|---|---|
| Technology | Activated carbon |
| Water source | City water, Private well |
| Price | $325 |
| Rated flow | 5 gallons per minute |
| Capacity | 40,000 gallons at 5 gpm for PFAS (about 12 months per the spec sheet); chlorine rated 215,000 gallons at 5 gpm (Pentair internal testing) |
| Media | FloPlus Protect 20BB Fibredyne carbon block cartridge, 1 micron (655230-43) in a 20 inch Big Blue housing |
| Stages | 1 |
| Port size | 1 inch |
| Needs a drain | No |
| Needs power | No |
| DIY install | Yes, with basic plumbing skills |
| Dimensions | 23.22 H x 7.45 W in (complete system, spec sheet) |
| Warranty | Pentair limited warranty (residential filtration): 'POE Sump Housings & Systems' 1 year and 'POE Replacement Cartridges' 30 days. A separate row, 'Pentek Opaque Housings (caps & sumps)', gives 5 years, but the warranty does not say whether it covers this housing. Labor, shipping and freeze damage are excluded. |
| Returns | Pentair does not sell direct. Fresh Water Systems (price source) takes returns of unused items within 30 days of delivery with an RMA. The customer pays return shipping unless FWS made the error. A restocking fee applies after 30 days, but no percentage is stated. |
10-year cost
| Item | Each | Times in 10 years | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| System purchase | $325 | 1 | $325 |
| Installation (assumed, professional) | $500 | 1 | $500 |
| FloPlus Protect 20BB cartridge 655230-43 (Fresh Water Systems price; maker: about 12 months or 40,000 gallons) | $169 | 9 | $1,518 |
| 20 inch Big Blue housing bottom (sump) 153070 (maker strongly recommends replacing plastic housing bottoms every 10 years; Fresh Water Systems price, listed unavailable) | $85 | 0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,343 |
Install assumption: $500 for whole-house systems, $150 for under-sink units. Installing it yourself brings the total to $1,843. Try your own numbers in the 10-year cost calculator.
Owner reports
Trustpilot (Pentair, 1.2/5 from 152 reviews, mostly pool equipment) reports hour-long phone holds, unanswered emails and warranty claims refused; these are brand-level, as no product-level reviews were found.
Trustpilot: 1.2 from 152 reviews (source).
This is the only whole-house PFAS unit in this batch with a real point-of-entry listing that is sold online with a price. It is a single 20 inch Big Blue carbon block, not a tank, and it is certified only at 5 gpm. The spec sheet shows pressure drop rising from 3 psi at 5 gpm to 7 psi at 10 gpm, so a large house may outrun it. Price: Fresh Water Systems $324.85 (in stock per store JSON). affordablewater.us charges $369, has a 14-day return window and a 25% restocking fee. The cartridge costs $168.71 at FWS, $136.38 at WaterFilters.NET and $172.09 at affordablewater.us. Filter life: Pentair's spec sheet says about 12 months, but affordablewater.us says every 4 months. At 40,000 gallons, a home using 300 gallons a day would need a new cartridge about every 4.5 months, so real cost is likely $340 to $500 a year in cartridges. Chlorine reduction is based only on Pentair internal testing, not certified. Retailer specs conflict with Pentair's: FWS lists a 1 1/2 inch FPT inlet and 0.5 micron, while the spec sheet and manual say 1 inch FPT and 1 micron. The manual says to install after the water meter or pressure tank and not on microbiologically unsafe water. The old Pentair product URL now redirects to the cartridge page, but the system SKU page and a 2026 spec sheet are live. Ferguson also lists it as Everpure 150736, but the page was not fetchable. No Pentair affiliate program for this line: Pentair sells it only through dealers and retailers, and the old Pentair Water Solutions (Pelican) program on FlexOffers shows as not active (pelicanwater.com refused connections on 2026-09-27).
Alternatives in the same category
| System | Grade | Price | 10-yr cost | Certified to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua-Pure (formerly 3M Aqua-Pure, Solventum) AP904 | B | $432 | $3,742 | NSF/ANSI 42 |
| Home Master HMF3SdgFeC | B | $550 | $2,633 | None |
| SpringWell LCR-1 | B | $1,554 | $5,869 | NSF/ANSI 53 |
| Culligan WH-HD200-C | C | $74 | $2,801 | None |
| Kind Water Systems E-1000 | C | $976 | $4,391 | None |
Sources
- mirobase.iapmo.org/pld/file_info.asp?file_no=0013717
- pld-api.iapmo.org/api/search/myplc
- pentair.com/content/dam/extranet/nam/filtration/pentair/spec-sheets/english/4006913-floplu
- pentair.com/content/dam/extranet/nam/filtration/pentair/manuals/152111-floplus-protect-20b
- pentair.com/en-us/home-water-treatment/filter-replacements/floplus-protect-20bb-cartridge.
- pentair.com/en-us/home-water-treatment/whole-home-filtration-systems/floplus-protect-20bb-
- chesterpaul.com/content/files/essentials%20-%20spec%20sheets,%20brochures,%20banners/penta
- pentair.com/assets/residential-filtration-warranty
- freshwatersystems.com/products/floplus-protect-20bb-655230-43-filtration-system
- freshwatersystems.com/products/floplus-protect-20bb-655230-43-replacement-cartridge
- freshwatersystems.com/policies/refund-policy
- affordablewater.us/products/pentair-floplus-protect-20bb-pfoa-pfos-reduction-carbon-cartri
- affordablewater.us/products/pentair-floplus-protect-20bb-pfoa-pfos-reduction-carbon-cartri
- affordablewater.us/policies/refund-policy
- waterfilters.net/products/pentek-floplus-protect-20bb
- info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=FloPlus
- flexoffers.com/affiliate-programs/pelican-water-affiliate-program/
- trustpilot.com/review/www.pentair.com