The Crystal Quest Nitrate Removal + SMART Single Cartridge Countertop Water Filter System reduces nitrate by 90% to 95%, with breakthrough unaffected by sulfate levels, using a nitrate-selective resin cartridge rated for 3,000 ppm of nitrates as CaCO3.
Highlights
- 7-stage filtration: pre/post 1-micron filter pads remove suspended particles such as silt, sediment, cysts (Giardia, Cryptosporidium), sand, rust, and dirt
- Nitrate-selective resin reduces nitrate 90–95%, with a capacity of 3,000 ppm of nitrates as CaCO3; cartridge is regenerable with sodium chloride brine (recommended every 20–30 days depending on nitrate level)
- Ion exchange resins reduce heavy metals such as lead, copper, aluminum, and water hardness
- Eagle Redox Alloy media (ERA-6500 & ERA-9500) oxidize chlorine through an electrochemical, spontaneous-oxidation-reduction process
- Granulated activated carbon (a coconut shell and catalytic GAC blend) adsorbs chlorine, chloramine byproducts, pesticides, herbicides, VOCs, and other organic contaminants affecting taste and odor
- Diverter valve switches between filtered and unfiltered water; white polypropylene housing is BPA free
Specs & Features
| Dimensions (polypropylene) |
5"L x 13"H x 5"W |
| Dimensions (stainless steel) |
5.5"L x 13.5"H x 5"W |
| Min / Max Operating Pressure |
20 psi / 60 psi |
| Min / Max Operating Temperature |
40°F / 90°F |
| Max Flow Rate |
0.3–0.5 gpm |
| Replacement Cartridge |
Nitrate Removal + SMART Filter Cartridge (2-7/8" x 9-3/4"), SKU CQE-RC-04050 |
- Sits on the counter and connects to any kitchen faucet
- Optional washable pre-filtration filter available for countertop/faucet use, helping the main filter work more efficiently
- Cartridge requires manual salinity regeneration (soaking in a saltwater solution, then rinsing) to maintain performance; not required before first use
- Product manual: Countertop-Manual.pdf
Details
Avermont Direct is an authorized Crystal Quest dealer. This countertop system is designed to sit on the counter and connect to a kitchen faucet for on-demand filtered water, using a nitrate-selective cartridge alongside SMART filtration media to address nitrate along with a range of other water quality concerns.
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If you have questions about this product before you order, our team is happy to help.
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