Epic Smart Shield Inline Under-Sink Filter review
Under-sink carbon filter. DIY if you are comfortable with this install. Listed to IAPMO/ANSI 42, IAPMO/ANSI 401.
What it removes
| Contaminant | Evidence | Stated reduction | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Certified | not stated | voc surrogate |
| 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane | Certified | not stated | voc surrogate |
| Tetrachloroethylene | Certified | not stated | voc surrogate |
| Asbestos | Certified | not stated | |
| Trichloroethylene | Certified | not stated | voc surrogate |
| Chlorine (residual) | Certified | not stated | taste odor |
| Benzene | Certified | not stated | voc surrogate |
| Total Coliform | Certified | not stated | cyst |
| Total Trihalomethanes | Certified | not stated | voc surrogate |
| Lead | Certified | not stated | |
| Atrazine | Certified | not stated | |
| PFOA | Manufacturer-reported | 94% | |
| PFOS | Manufacturer-reported | 94% |
Certified is an NSF, WQA, or IAPMO listing for that claim.
Kitchen cold line. Does not soften the house.
Certifications
- IAPMO/ANSI 42: Chloramine (listing checked 2026-09-14)
- IAPMO/ANSI 42: Chlorine (listing checked 2026-09-14)
- IAPMO/ANSI 42: Taste and Odor (listing checked 2026-09-14)
- IAPMO/ANSI 42: Particulate Class I (listing checked 2026-09-14)
- IAPMO/ANSI 401: Bisphenol A (listing checked 2026-09-14)
Single solid coconut-carbon block cartridge, inline on the cold line to the existing faucet (a dedicated-faucet kit B07DVWV3WG and a 750-gal Smart Shield MAX B0F3386QLY also exist). 651 gal rated; Epic says 12 months for a 2-person household (9-16 months by use). Replacement cartridge $115 (annual cost est.). 'Certified to NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53, and 401 by IAPMO' per Epic; not in NSF database. Flow rate not published. PFAS figure is Epic's aggregate 94% PFAS claim. Does NOT address arsenic, uranium, nitrate or fluoride (none listed). Amazon $135 (Epic $129).