The Crystal Quest Arsenic Removal SMART Single Cartridge Countertop Water Filtration System is a point-of-use drinking water filter designed to sit on the counter and connect to a compatible kitchen faucet. It uses a single replaceable cartridge with seven stages of filtration, including arsenic-selective resin, Eagle Redox Alloy 6500 and 9500 media, ion exchange resin, granular activated carbon, and pre/post one-micron filter pads. The arsenic stage is listed with a 500-gallon capacity, depending on arsenic type and influent water concentration. This countertop system is available in white polypropylene or stainless steel housing options. With a listed 0.3-0.5 GPM maximum flow rate, it is suitable for faucet-connected drinking water use in homes, apartments, offices, and spaces where countertop faucet-connected filtration is preferred.
This Crystal Quest system combines arsenic-selective resin with the brand’s SMART filtration media inside one countertop cartridge. It is designed for point-of-use drinking water filtration where arsenic reduction is a priority and countertop faucet-connected installation is preferred.
Water travels through pre and post one-micron filter pads, arsenic-selective resin, Eagle Redox Alloy 6500 and 9500 media, ion exchange resin, and granular activated carbon. These stages are described for reducing suspended particles, arsenic, selected heavy metals, chlorine, chloramine, pesticides, herbicides, volatile organic compounds, petroleum byproducts, pharmaceutical by-products, and other listed contaminants when present in the water.
The system is available in white polypropylene or stainless steel. The polypropylene model provides a white housing option, while the stainless steel model gives the filter a different housing material and appliance-style appearance.
The filter sits on the countertop and connects to a compatible kitchen faucet using a diverter valve. This setup allows filtered water on demand without replacing the faucet or converting the system into an under-sink installation.
This single-cartridge countertop filter is built for everyday drinking water use where arsenic reduction and compact faucet-connected filtration are the priorities. It is suitable for kitchens, apartments, offices, and spaces where countertop faucet-connected filtration is preferred.
Choose the white polypropylene or stainless steel housing based on your counter space and appearance preferences. Both versions use the same single-cartridge countertop format and connect at the faucet with a diverter valve.
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✓ Single-cartridge countertop design
✓ Arsenic + SMART filtration stages
✓ White polypropylene or stainless steel housing
| Brand | Crystal Quest |
| SKUs | CQE-CT-00150 and CQE-CT-00146 |
| Product Type | Single cartridge countertop water filter system |
| Filtration Focus | Arsenic reduction with SMART filtration media |
| Filtration Stages | 7 stages |
| Filtration Media | Arsenic-selective resin, Eagle Redox Alloy 6500 and 9500 media, ion exchange resin, granular activated carbon, and pre/post one-micron filter pads |
| Installation Type | Countertop, faucet-connected |
| Housing Options | White polypropylene or stainless steel |
| Stainless Steel Dimensions | 5.5" L × 13.5" H × 5" W |
| Arsenic Stage Capacity | 500 gallons; depends on arsenic type and influent ppb level |
| Replacement Cartridge | Arsenic Removal + SMART Filter Cartridge, CQE-RC-04051 |
| Replacement Cartridge Size | 2-7/8" × 9-3/4" |
| Max Flow Rate | 0.3-0.5 GPM |
| Operating Pressure | 20-60 psi |
| Operating Temperature | 40°F-90°F |
| Optional Add-On | Washable pre-filtration filter for countertop models |
