The Epic Smart Shield is an under-sink water filter that connects to your existing cold-water line, delivering filtered water through your kitchen faucet without requiring a separate tap. Its solid carbon-block filter helps reduce common drinking-water contaminants while retaining beneficial minerals.
Why We Like It
-
Independent certification: Certified by IAPMO R&T to NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53 and 401 for specified contaminant reductions.
-
Long-lasting filtration: Rated for up to 651 gallons per filter, approximately 12 months for many households depending on water use and quality.
-
Simple under-sink installation: Connects to the existing cold-water line; Epic estimates around 15–20 minutes for installation.
-
Convenient everyday use: Filtered water from your existing faucet for drinking, cooking, coffee and tea.
-
Less single-use plastic: A reusable filtration system with replacement filters and an optional manufacturer recycling program.
Filtration and Certifications
According to Epic Water Filters, the Smart Shield reduces contaminants including lead, chlorine, chloramine, cysts, certain VOCs and select pharmaceuticals. Additional performance testing addresses substances such as PFAS and microplastics. Reduction percentages vary by substance; consult the manufacturer's performance data for individual test results and certification scope.
See Epic's product specifications and testing information.
Specifications
-
Filter type: Solid carbon block, under-sink
-
Rated capacity: 651 gallons
-
Approximate replacement interval: 12 months for typical use; actual service life varies
-
Dimensions: 19¾ in. high × 4½ in. deep × 4¼ in. wide
-
Connection: Existing cold-water line
Care and Important Notes
For cold-water use only. Water with substantial sediment may benefit from an additional sediment prefilter. Do not use with microbiologically unsafe water or water of unknown quality without adequate disinfection. Follow Epic's installation and maintenance instructions.
Epic offers a filter recycling program; contact Epic before shipping used filters, as program eligibility and procedures apply.
