wrote:
The Fact is NSF is for the consumer. Since 1944, NSF International, an
independent, not-for-profit organization, has been committed to making
the world a safer place for consumers. Explore the consumer website to
learn more about NSF, our programs and services, and the many ways we
help consumers Live safer® every day.
http://www.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/

NSF walks a fine line as there are over 500 manufacturers of water
filters, that do not like each other! NSF has to tell the truth or they
would be sued for loss of business and misrepresentaion to the
consumers.

You mention the Government has some role in all of this. Well they do.
The EPA does not set protocol for driniking water systems. In fact
(they) refer consumers to the NSF.

This has little to nothing to do with living safer. In this instance
the NSF is selling a service, like any other company. It is aimed at
consumers but ultimately at getting more water filter companies to buy
the NSF certification process whether there is a need for it or not.

The fact is that most people don't know that 99% of all 'filters' are
not "certified" due to the high prices the NSF charges for
certification BUT, those non-certified filters use the same components
as the certified 'filter'. And usually work just as well, kinda like
generic drugs.

NSF certification is a bit like the BBB, or Consumer Reports. People
rely on their 'service' without knowing that the vast majority of
companies and products are never included.

Gary
Quality Water Associates