{"id":11782114500,"title":"Epic Smart Shield","handle":"epic-smart-shield-under-sink-water-filter-system","description":"\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eEPIC SMART SHIELD | Direct Connect Under Sink Water Filter System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMulti-Stage Direct-Connect Under-Sink Water Filter System \u003cspan style=\"color: #6fa8dc;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e Independently Tested \u0026amp; Triple-Certified Against NSF\/ANSI Standards 42, 53 \u0026amp; 401 \u003cspan style=\"color: #6fa8dc;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIncludes 1 Smart Shield Filter \u003cspan style=\"color: #6fa8dc;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e Removes 99.99% Tap Water Contaminants \u003cspan style=\"color: #6fa8dc;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Filter Life: 12+ months \u003cspan style=\"color: #9fc5e8;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e Amazon's Choice Award Winner\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cfe2f3;\"\u003e| \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSolid American Made Carbon Block Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the next level of American-made and American-tested home water filtration. Like our world-class Epic Pure Pitcher, the Epic Smart Shield under-sink system also uses eco-friendly activated coconut carbon block filter media to remove 99.99% of over 70 known tap water contaminants including: Lead, Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), \u003cspan\u003eBromodichloromethane, \u003c\/span\u003eAtrazine, Asbestos, Benzene, Xylenes, Bacteria (E. coli), Glyphosate (Roundup), Mercury, Chloramine, \u003cspan\u003eChlorpyrifos, Haloacetic Acids, Radiological Elements, 1,4-Dioxane, \u003c\/span\u003eChlorine, \u003cspan\u003eMicroplastics, \u003c\/span\u003eMTBE (gasoline fuel additive known to be found in drinking water), PFC, PFOA \/ PFOS, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), trace pharmaceuticals and much more without compromising your faucet's cold water performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat else makes the solid carbon block Epic Smart Shield such a highly anticipated product in its class? Three words: Triple. Crown. Winner. We cut no corners in having the Epic Smart Shield tested and certified. It has been independently tested and triple-certified against NSF\/ANSI Standards 42, 53 \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e 401 by IAPMO. This assures users that our filters remove everything we say they remove. The Epic Smart Shield is the perfect water filter for both city water (lead removal) and well water (bacteria removal).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContaminant Removal Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/Epic_Smart_Shield_-_Performance_Data_Sheet.pdf?13463139502928231787\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Epic Smart Shield Data Performance Sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePerformance Data Sheet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/smart_shield_sup_data_sheet_2020.pdf?v=1587094819\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSupplementary Data Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/PFOA-PFOS-Smart_Shield_Water_Filter_Testing-200-Gallons.pdf?17976000971130399719\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"PFOA PFOS Water Filter Testing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePFOA | PFOS Removal Study\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/Pesticides_Smart_Shield_Water_Filter_Testing.pdf?17717499282340013147\" title=\"Pesticide Glyphosate Roundup Monsanto Removal Study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlyphosate (Roundup) Removal Study\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/Bacteria_Smart_Shield_Water_Filter_Testing.pdf?7183925742297066787\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Epic Smart Shield Bacteria Removal Study\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacteria Removal Study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, IAPMO, (accredited by the American National Standards Institute (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cwbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eANSI)) has rigorously tested and certified the\u003c\/span\u003e Epic Smart Shield filter to \u003cem\u003eat least\u003c\/em\u003e 651 gallons. That means at Gallon #651, the Epic Smart Shield continues to remove 99.99% of 70+ contaminants -- absolutely no drop-off in filtration.\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't have to be a plumber to properly install the Epic Smart Shield. We designed it to be a simple DIY (Do-It-Yourself) install that will fit alongside your garbage disposal and household items stored below the sink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (usually 1 person): change filter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eevery 14-16 months\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNormal Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (usually a couple): change filter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eevery 12 months\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeavy Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (larger family and\/or use for pets\/cooking\/plants): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eevery 9-12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e months\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e*Note: Areas with high sediment levels (NYC metro area especially), and people who have well water or in an older home with old pipes), we recommend using our 5 micron Epic Smart Shield Sediment Filter (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.epicwaterfilters.com\/products\/smart-shield-sediment-filter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e). This will prolong the life of your Smart Shield filter and it is a good idea even if you do not live in these areas to catch larger particles of dirt and debris before they reach your filter. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dimensions of the Epic Smart Shield are 19 3\/4\" Tall x 4.5\" Deep x 4 1\/4\" Wide. Remember, the Epic Smart Shield now comes with heavy duty Velcro tape so you no longer have to drill holes, this allows more people with tight spaces under their sink to install the Epic Smart Shield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCERTIFICATIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo review actual IAPMO certifications to NSF\/ANSI Standards and the Performance Data Sheet for the Epic Smart Shield, click blue headings below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/Epic_Smart_Shield_-_NSF_ANSI_42.pdf?17846387343356447999\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Epic Water Filters | Epic Smart Shield | Certification | NSF ANSI Standard 42\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNSF\/ANSI Standard 42\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAesthetic Effects\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e|\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e covers systems designed to reduce specific aesthetic or non-health-related contaminants (such as chlorine, taste and odor, and particulates) that may be present in public or private drinking water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/Epic_Smart_Shield_-_NSF_ANSI_53.pdf?17846387343356447999\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Epic Water Filters | Epic Smart Shield | Certifications | NSF \/ ANSI Standard 53\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNSF\/ANSI Standard 53\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHealth Effects\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e covers systems designed to reduce specific health-related contaminants that may be present in public or private drinking water. Standard 53 establishes minimum requirements for material safety, structural integrity, product literature, and health related contaminant reduction performance claims such as lead, cysts, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and mercury.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/Epic_Smart_Shield_-_NSF_ANSI_401.pdf?17846387343356447999\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Epic Water Filters | Epic Smart Shield | Certifications | NSF \/ ANSI Standard 401\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNSF\/ANSI Standard 401\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmerging Contaminants \u0026amp; Incidental Compounds\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e|\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e American national standard that verifies the ability of a water treatment device to reduce up to 15 of the emerging contaminants. This list includes some prescription and over-the-counter drugs, new types of herbicides and pesticides and chemicals used as flame retardants and detergents that have been found at trace levels in drinking water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/Epic_Smart_Shield_-_Performance_Data_Sheet.pdf?15247042893925122750\" title=\"Epic Smart Shield - Performance Data Sheet\"\u003eEpic Smart Shield - Performance Data Sheet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/smart_shield_sup_data_sheet_2020.pdf?v=1587094819\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpic Smart Shield - Supplementary Data Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/PFOA-PFOS-Smart_Shield_Water_Filter_Testing-200-Gallons.pdf?17976000971130399719\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"PFOA PFOS SMART SHIELD WATER FILTER STUDY\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpic Smart Shield - PFOA | PFOS Removal Study\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/Pesticides_Smart_Shield_Water_Filter_Testing.pdf?17717499282340013147\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Roundup Water Filter Removal Study\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpic Smart Shield - \u003cspan\u003eGlyphosate (Roundup) Removal Study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/Bacteria_Smart_Shield_Water_Filter_Testing.pdf?7183925742297066787\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Epic Smart Shield E. Coli. Removal Study\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEpic Smart Shield - Bacteria Removal Study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e","published_at":"2017-11-01T17:26:47-06:00","created_at":"2017-08-17T21:50:10-06:00","vendor":"Epic Water Filters","type":"Smart","tags":["filter","filtration","lead","sink","under sink","undersink"],"price":12995,"price_min":12995,"price_max":12995,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":28042589831270,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default 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TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eEPIC SMART SHIELD | Direct Connect Under Sink Water Filter System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMulti-Stage Direct-Connect Under-Sink Water Filter System \u003cspan style=\"color: #6fa8dc;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e Independently Tested \u0026amp; Triple-Certified Against NSF\/ANSI Standards 42, 53 \u0026amp; 401 \u003cspan style=\"color: #6fa8dc;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIncludes 1 Smart Shield Filter \u003cspan style=\"color: #6fa8dc;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e Removes 99.99% Tap Water Contaminants \u003cspan style=\"color: #6fa8dc;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Filter Life: 12+ months \u003cspan style=\"color: #9fc5e8;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e Amazon's Choice Award Winner\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cfe2f3;\"\u003e| \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSolid American Made Carbon Block Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the next level of American-made and American-tested home water filtration. Like our world-class Epic Pure Pitcher, the Epic Smart Shield under-sink system also uses eco-friendly activated coconut carbon block filter media to remove 99.99% of over 70 known tap water contaminants including: Lead, Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), \u003cspan\u003eBromodichloromethane, \u003c\/span\u003eAtrazine, Asbestos, Benzene, Xylenes, Bacteria (E. coli), Glyphosate (Roundup), Mercury, Chloramine, \u003cspan\u003eChlorpyrifos, Haloacetic Acids, Radiological Elements, 1,4-Dioxane, \u003c\/span\u003eChlorine, \u003cspan\u003eMicroplastics, \u003c\/span\u003eMTBE (gasoline fuel additive known to be found in drinking water), PFC, PFOA \/ PFOS, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), trace pharmaceuticals and much more without compromising your faucet's cold water performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat else makes the solid carbon block Epic Smart Shield such a highly anticipated product in its class? Three words: Triple. Crown. Winner. We cut no corners in having the Epic Smart Shield tested and certified. It has been independently tested and triple-certified against NSF\/ANSI Standards 42, 53 \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e 401 by IAPMO. This assures users that our filters remove everything we say they remove. The Epic Smart Shield is the perfect water filter for both city water (lead removal) and well water (bacteria removal).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContaminant Removal Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/Epic_Smart_Shield_-_Performance_Data_Sheet.pdf?13463139502928231787\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Epic Smart Shield Data Performance Sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePerformance Data Sheet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/smart_shield_sup_data_sheet_2020.pdf?v=1587094819\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSupplementary Data Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/PFOA-PFOS-Smart_Shield_Water_Filter_Testing-200-Gallons.pdf?17976000971130399719\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"PFOA PFOS Water Filter Testing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePFOA | PFOS Removal Study\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/Pesticides_Smart_Shield_Water_Filter_Testing.pdf?17717499282340013147\" title=\"Pesticide Glyphosate Roundup Monsanto Removal Study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlyphosate (Roundup) Removal Study\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/Bacteria_Smart_Shield_Water_Filter_Testing.pdf?7183925742297066787\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Epic Smart Shield Bacteria Removal Study\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacteria Removal Study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, IAPMO, (accredited by the American National Standards Institute (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cwbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eANSI)) has rigorously tested and certified the\u003c\/span\u003e Epic Smart Shield filter to \u003cem\u003eat least\u003c\/em\u003e 651 gallons. That means at Gallon #651, the Epic Smart Shield continues to remove 99.99% of 70+ contaminants -- absolutely no drop-off in filtration.\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't have to be a plumber to properly install the Epic Smart Shield. We designed it to be a simple DIY (Do-It-Yourself) install that will fit alongside your garbage disposal and household items stored below the sink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (usually 1 person): change filter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eevery 14-16 months\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNormal Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (usually a couple): change filter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eevery 12 months\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeavy Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (larger family and\/or use for pets\/cooking\/plants): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eevery 9-12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e months\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e*Note: Areas with high sediment levels (NYC metro area especially), and people who have well water or in an older home with old pipes), we recommend using our 5 micron Epic Smart Shield Sediment Filter (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.epicwaterfilters.com\/products\/smart-shield-sediment-filter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e). This will prolong the life of your Smart Shield filter and it is a good idea even if you do not live in these areas to catch larger particles of dirt and debris before they reach your filter. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dimensions of the Epic Smart Shield are 19 3\/4\" Tall x 4.5\" Deep x 4 1\/4\" Wide. Remember, the Epic Smart Shield now comes with heavy duty Velcro tape so you no longer have to drill holes, this allows more people with tight spaces under their sink to install the Epic Smart Shield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCERTIFICATIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo review actual IAPMO certifications to NSF\/ANSI Standards and the Performance Data Sheet for the Epic Smart Shield, click blue headings below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/Epic_Smart_Shield_-_NSF_ANSI_42.pdf?17846387343356447999\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Epic Water Filters | Epic Smart Shield | Certification | NSF ANSI Standard 42\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNSF\/ANSI Standard 42\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAesthetic Effects\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e|\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e covers systems designed to reduce specific aesthetic or non-health-related contaminants (such as chlorine, taste and odor, and particulates) that may be present in public or private drinking water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/Epic_Smart_Shield_-_NSF_ANSI_53.pdf?17846387343356447999\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Epic Water Filters | Epic Smart Shield | Certifications | NSF \/ ANSI Standard 53\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNSF\/ANSI Standard 53\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHealth Effects\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e covers systems designed to reduce specific health-related contaminants that may be present in public or private drinking water. Standard 53 establishes minimum requirements for material safety, structural integrity, product literature, and health related contaminant reduction performance claims such as lead, cysts, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and mercury.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/Epic_Smart_Shield_-_NSF_ANSI_401.pdf?17846387343356447999\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Epic Water Filters | Epic Smart Shield | Certifications | NSF \/ ANSI Standard 401\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNSF\/ANSI Standard 401\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmerging Contaminants \u0026amp; Incidental Compounds\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e|\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e American national standard that verifies the ability of a water treatment device to reduce up to 15 of the emerging contaminants. This list includes some prescription and over-the-counter drugs, new types of herbicides and pesticides and chemicals used as flame retardants and detergents that have been found at trace levels in drinking water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/Epic_Smart_Shield_-_Performance_Data_Sheet.pdf?15247042893925122750\" title=\"Epic Smart Shield - Performance Data Sheet\"\u003eEpic Smart Shield - Performance Data Sheet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/smart_shield_sup_data_sheet_2020.pdf?v=1587094819\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpic Smart Shield - Supplementary Data Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/PFOA-PFOS-Smart_Shield_Water_Filter_Testing-200-Gallons.pdf?17976000971130399719\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"PFOA PFOS SMART SHIELD WATER FILTER STUDY\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpic Smart Shield - PFOA | PFOS Removal Study\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/Pesticides_Smart_Shield_Water_Filter_Testing.pdf?17717499282340013147\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Roundup Water Filter Removal Study\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpic Smart Shield - \u003cspan\u003eGlyphosate (Roundup) Removal Study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1681\/3573\/files\/Bacteria_Smart_Shield_Water_Filter_Testing.pdf?7183925742297066787\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Epic Smart Shield E. Coli. Removal Study\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEpic Smart Shield - Bacteria Removal Study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e"}