{"product_id":"nitrate-removal-smart-single-cartridge-countertop-water-filter-system","title":"Crystal Quest Nitrate Removal | SMART Single Cartridge Countertop Water Filter System","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/nitrate_shallow_gw_480x480.png?v=1603757995\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Quest® Nitrate Removal + SMART Countertop Water Filter System\u003c\/strong\u003e combines targeted nitrate reduction with advanced multi-stage filtration to provide cleaner, better-tasting drinking water directly from your faucet. Designed for convenience and long-term performance, this countertop system installs in minutes and delivers on-demand filtered water without permanent plumbing modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhy Remove Nitrates?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitrates commonly enter water supplies through agricultural runoff, fertilizers, septic systems, and groundwater contamination. Because nitrates are colorless, odorless, and tasteless, water testing is often the only way to determine their presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis system is specifically engineered to help reduce nitrate levels while simultaneously addressing a broad range of additional water contaminants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAdvanced 7-Stage Filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStages 1 \u0026amp; 7 – Dual 1-Micron Sediment Filtration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre- and post-filtration pads help reduce:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Sediment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Silt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Sand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Rust\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Dirt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Suspended particles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Cysts such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStage 2 – Nitrate Reduction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialized nitrate-selective resin is designed to help reduce nitrate levels in drinking water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• High nitrate reduction performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Regenerable filtration media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Effective even in the presence of sulfates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStages 3 \u0026amp; 5 – Eagle Redox Alloy® Technology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater passes through Crystal Quest® ERA-6500 and ERA-9500 media, helping reduce:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Chlorine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Chloramines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Additional water impurities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStage 4 – Heavy Metal Reduction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIon exchange media helps reduce:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Lead\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Copper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Aluminum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Water hardness minerals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStage 6 – Activated Carbon Filtration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA premium blend of coconut shell and catalytic activated carbon helps reduce:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Chlorine and chloramines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Pesticides and herbicides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Industrial solvents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• THMs (Trihalomethanes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Benzene\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• PCB compounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• MTBE and petroleum-related contaminants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Unpleasant tastes and odors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBenefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Helps reduce nitrates from drinking water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Improves taste, odor, and overall water quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Reduces chlorine, heavy metals, sediment, and organic contaminants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Compact countertop design with no permanent installation required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Easily switches between filtered and unfiltered water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• BPA-free housing construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eImportant Maintenance Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nitrate reduction cartridge requires periodic regeneration to maintain optimal performance. Regeneration frequency typically depends on nitrate concentration and water usage, but is commonly performed every \u003cstrong\u003e20–30 days\u003c\/strong\u003e. The simple regeneration process uses a saltwater solution to recharge the nitrate-selective media and extend cartridge life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite (Polypropylene) housing is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/pages\/what-is-bpa\" title=\"BPA\"\u003e BPA free \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tg-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"“specs”\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (polypropylene)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e5\"L x 13\"H x 5\"W\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (stainless steel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5\"L x 13.5\"H x 5\"W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin Operating Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 psi (pounds per sq. in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Operating Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 psi (pounds per sq. in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin Operating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 degrees F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Operating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 degrees F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Flow Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3-0.5 gpm (gallons per minute)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eReplacement Cartridges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrate Removal + SMART Filter Cartridge (2-7\/8” x 9-3\/4”) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCQE-RC-04050\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eProduct Manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/Countetop-SingleDoubleTriple-Manual24book1.pdf?v=1726687996\" title=\"Countertop-Manual.pdf\"\u003eCountertop-Manual.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Quest","offers":[{"title":"White (Polypropylene)","offer_id":48664857411739,"sku":"CQE-CT-00160","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stainless Steel","offer_id":48664857444507,"sku":"CQE-CT-00157","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/1874\/8571\/files\/white-polypropylene-nitrate-removal-smart-single-cartridge-countertop-water-filter-system-crystal-quest-countertop-water-filters-32126063837277.jpg?v=1780320238","url":"https:\/\/waterwellnessworks.com\/products\/nitrate-removal-smart-single-cartridge-countertop-water-filter-system","provider":"Water Wellness Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}