Epic Smart Shield with Dedicated Faucet
The Epic Smart Shield Under Sink Water Filter reduces lead, chlorine and VOCs and leaves the beneficial minerals in your water. Certified by IAPMO R&T to NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401, it connects to your cold water line under the sink, no plumber required, and delivers cleaner, better-tasting water through its own dedicated faucet. Each 651-gallon filter lasts about 12 months for most households.
- Certified by IAPMO R&T to NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401
- Leaves beneficial minerals like calcium, magnesium and potassium in your water
- Certified to reduce lead, chlorine, chloramine, cysts, mercury and VOCs, plus pharmaceuticals and BPA under NSF/ANSI 401
- Also tested to reduce PFOA (94%), PFOS (98%), microplastics (99.6%) and glyphosate (over 99.9%)
- 651-gallon filter capacity, about 12 months of filtration for most households
- Simple DIY installation, no plumber required. The Smart Shield connects to your existing cold water line in 15 to 20 minutes
- Slim under-sink design saves space while delivering filtered water through the included dedicated faucet
- Solid carbon block filter made with BPA-free materials
- 100% recyclable filter through Epic’s Filter Recycling Program
- Helps replace nearly 5,000 single-use plastic bottles over the life of each filter
- Ideal for drinking water, cooking, coffee, tea, ice, and everyday household use
This kit includes 1 Smart Shield and 1 Dedicated Faucet Kit. Note, they may be shipped separately.
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Epic Smart Shield with Dedicated Faucet
Reduction by contaminant
Chlorine
Cysts
Lead
VOCs
PFOA (PFAS)
PFOS (PFAS)
Glyphosate
Microplastics
Easy Install, No Plumber Required
The Smart Shield is built around a solid carbon block filter that reduces lead, chlorine and VOCs while leaving the beneficial minerals in your water. It connects to your cold water line in 15 to 20 minutes, with no plumber required. Simple, effective, and sustainable, it’s everyday filtration you can trust.
Sustainable from start to finish
Every Epic filter is designed with the planet in mind, from recyclable materials and compostable packaging to our filter recycling program. Each Smart Shield filter replaces nearly 5,000 single-use plastic bottles, because clean water shouldn’t come at the Earth’s expense.
Product details
Filter Details
- Certified by IAPMO R&T to NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401 (model EWFESS4-DC)
- Certified to reduce lead, chlorine, chloramine, cysts, mercury and VOCs, plus pharmaceuticals and BPA under NSF/ANSI 401
- Also tested to reduce PFOA (94%), PFOS (98%), microplastics (99.6%) and glyphosate (over 99.9%)
- Leaves the beneficial minerals (calcium, magnesium and potassium) in your water
- 651 gallons (2,464 L) per filter, about 12 months for most households
- Rated flow 1.25 gallons per minute; works at 40 to 120 psi
- Cold water only (33 to 100°F)
- Replaces nearly 5,000 half-liter plastic bottles per filter; 100% recyclable
How It Works
The Epic Smart Shield is an inline under-sink filter. It connects to your cold water line with the included connectors and hoses, with no plumber required, and fits neatly alongside your garbage disposal and storage items.
Its solid carbon block reduces contaminants without stripping out calcium, magnesium and potassium the way reverse osmosis does. IAPMO R&T (an ANSI-accredited certification body) certifies it to NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401 at its full 651-gallon rated capacity.
When to replace: every 651 gallons, which is about 12 months for most households.
Features
Keeps the Good Minerals
Carbon block filtration reduces contaminants while leaving calcium, magnesium and potassium in your water.
Certified Performance
Certified by IAPMO R&T to NSF/ANSI 42 (chlorine and chloramine), 53 (lead, cysts, mercury and VOCs) and 401 (pharmaceuticals and BPA). Our lowest certified result is MTBE at 86.6%, and we publish it alongside the rest.
Epic Value
651 gallons of filtered water per filter, about 12 months for most households. Subscribe and save 15% on replacement filters.
Epic Sustainability
Each recyclable filter replaces nearly 5,000 half-liter plastic bottles. Recycle it with #7 plastics or through our Recycling Program.
Why Choose the Epic Smart Shield?
Solid Carbon Block
Reduces lead, chlorine and VOCs, certified by IAPMO R&T to NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401.
Keeps the Minerals
Unlike reverse osmosis, it leaves calcium, magnesium and potassium in your water.
Eco-Friendly
100% recyclable, BPA-free, and replaces nearly 5,000 half-liter plastic bottles. Check out our Recycling Program for more info!
Long-Lasting
651 gallons per filter, about 12 months for most households.
DIY Friendly
Installs in 15 to 20 minutes with an adjustable wrench and a Phillips screwdriver. Heavy-duty Velcro tape is included for mounting.
3-Year Warranty
3-year limited warranty on system hardware, plus a 30-day satisfaction guarantee (60 days for Clean Water Club members).
Important Note
Cold water only. For areas with high sediment or older plumbing, add the Epic Smart Shield Sediment Filter to protect the filter. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality.
Dimensions: 19¾” Tall x 4½” Deep x 4¼” Wide
Epic For The Earth
Goodbye Single-Use Plastics
Each Smart Shield filter replaces nearly 5,000 half-liter plastic bottles. Enjoy cleaner water while actively reducing plastic waste.
Meaningful Partnerships & Giving Back
We partner with 6 inspiring non-profits, designing unique artist-crafted water bottles to support their causes. A portion of every bottle sold goes directly to these EPIC organizations. Learn more here!
Eco-Friendly Materials
Our packaging is 100% compostable, and our Filter Recycling Program helps you recycle used filters easily (and rewards you, too!). We also reuse warehouse materials to further minimize our environmental footprint.
Recycle & Get Rewarded
Recycle your filters responsibly with TerraCycle’s Zero Waste Box program. Learn how you can recycle your filters and earn rewards while doing it.
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- AWAndrew W.Verified BuyerReviewingEpic Smart Shield Max Replacement CartridgeI recommend this productProduct Standouts Easy to Install, Improved Water Taste, Intelligent Filtering, SustainabilityRated 5 out of 5 stars2 months agoLove the products
I use this on my sink and the pitcher in my fridge. I love their products and I don’t even have to test the filtration. I guarantee you will immediately taste what water is supposed to taste like. We were using Brita and Pur filters for years and decided we needed to take it a step further. It’s an immediate noticeable difference. Thank you for producing great products.
- MVMichael V.Verified BuyerReviewingEpic Smart ShieldI recommend this productProduct Standouts Easy to InstallRated 5 out of 5 stars3 months agoWorks As Advertised
The photo illustrated install guide was a blessing. I could practice it in my head before I got to it for real. For an old guy like me the hardest part was crawling under the sink. The install was so easy. I did have a small leak from one of the tubes and I remembered the guide saying to make sure that you push them in all the way into their lock sockets. I could have cut the tubes to remove the slack but I got lazy. My first glass of filtered water was mind blowing. I had no idea my city water was so bad. I highly recommend this filter.
- TDTameka D.Verified BuyerReviewingEpic Smart Shield MaxI recommend this productProduct Standouts Easy to Install, Improved Water Taste, Intelligent Filtering, SustainabilityRated 5 out of 5 stars8 months agoLIFESAVER
Love this our lives has not been the same since we’ve installed our under sink water filter. My kids love the fact that they can grab a cup and get water straight form the tap without worrying about contaminations it makes everyone’s life so much easier. Also the installation process was quick and easy to follow instructions.
Would definetely recommend this product.
- RPRob P.Verified BuyerReviewingEpic Smart Shield MaxI recommend this productProduct Standouts Intelligent Filtering, Improved Water Taste, Easy to InstallRated 5 out of 5 stars9 months agoGreat Filter
(I also posted this review on Amazon) First, I did some extensive research into an under sink filter that was not an RO unit. In addition to a reduction of cabinet space and waste flow not making RO a good option for me, I also didn't really have a good place to install a dedicated faucet. I settled on this Epic filter due to its predecessor (Epic Smart Shield), the excellent reviews about the water quality post filter, and the NSF ratings (some Max testing is still pending). In addition, since I was installing this in the kitchen sink cold water line, I was very concerned about the flow rate. I had settled on either this Epic unit or the Clearly Filtered 3 stage and chose this one due to the flow rate. I am very happy to report that the reduction in flow is hardly noticeable if there is one at all (my kitchen sink flow rate is approximately 0.8gpm).
The overall design is 'good' and the only reason I don't say 'excellent' is due to the mounting style. The mounting method is a single slide hole on rear of the housing and is just not a great design. As a product and service engineer, it pains me see such things, but it is what it is. I obviously knew this up front due to my research, so I also knew I was going to make my own mount. After going through several methods in my head, I settled on a custom arrangement that allowed me to attach the fliter housing directly to my garbage disposal using a 1.5" velcro strap and a holster belt clip mounted to the filter head, all…
- TGT.H. G. a. C.Verified BuyerReviewingEpic Smart Shield MaxI recommend this productProduct Standouts Intelligent Filtering, Easy to Install, Sustainability, Improved Water TasteRated 5 out of 5 stars11 months agoEpic Smart Shield Max
We only drink Alkaline water. This system has proven to produce water that competes with the flavor of our alkaline water. I am so impressed with the taste and ease of installation. I had a little trouble at first, but it was related to my sink connections not the system.