Crystal Quest Arsenic Whole House Water Filter

Overview

Product Name: Crystal Quest Arsenic Whole House Water Filter
Brand: Crystal Quest
Sold By: Healthy Hydro Supply Co
System Type: Whole-house arsenic reduction water filtration system
Primary Use: Arsenic reduction, whole-home water treatment, and improved water quality
Designed To Address: Arsenic, arsenate, and arsenite
Best Applications: Larger households, higher water usage homes, and point-of-entry arsenic reduction
Configuration Options: Standalone, with optional water softener, with optional SMART Filter, or with additional system upgrades
Eco-Friendly Features: BPA-free and eco-friendly design

The Crystal Quest Arsenic Whole House Water Filter available from Healthy Hydro Supply Co is a whole-house water filtration system designed to reduce arsenic, arsenate, and arsenite from incoming household water before it reaches faucets, showers, appliances, and plumbing throughout the home.

This system is built for larger households with higher water usage and includes sediment pre-filtration, an arsenic-reducing mineral tank, and carbon post-filtration. Optional upgrades include a water softener, SMART Filter, 12 GPM UV water sterilizer, Smart Valve leak detector, vacuum breaker, metered valve, and oxidation system.

Arsenic can enter drinking water from natural deposits in the earth and from agricultural, mining, metallurgical, and industrial activities. One of the biggest concerns with arsenic is that it usually does not noticeably change the taste, smell, color, or appearance of drinking water.

The Crystal Quest Arsenic Whole House Water Filter is a point-of-entry arsenic reduction system sold by Healthy Hydro Supply Co. It is designed to reduce arsenic, arsenate, and arsenite before water moves through the home, with optional upgrades for SMART filtration, water softening, UV sterilization, leak detection, metered backwashing, and ozone oxidation.

Benefits

The Crystal Quest Arsenic Whole House Water Filter is designed for homeowners who need targeted arsenic reduction as part of a whole-home water treatment system.

Key Benefits:

• Designed to reduce arsenic, arsenate, and arsenite.

• Treats incoming water before it reaches faucets, showers, appliances, and plumbing.

• Built for larger households with higher water usage.

• Uses a whole-house point-of-entry filtration design.

• Includes a 20-inch sediment pre-filter.

• Includes an arsenic-reducing mineral tank.

• Includes a 20-inch solid carbon post-filter.

• Helps reduce common particulate matter before the main arsenic reduction stage.

• Carbon post-filtration helps reduce VOCs, remaining insecticides, pesticides, and industrial solvents.

• Optional SMART Filter adds expanded multi-stage filtration.

• Optional water softener supports hardness reduction.

• Optional 12 GPM UV water sterilizer supports microorganism control concerns.

• Optional Smart Valve leak detector helps detect leaks and shut down water supply.

• Optional vacuum breaker helps protect against rare negative pressure conditions.

• Optional metered valve runs backwashing based on water usage.

• Optional oxidation system uses ozone for efficient water oxidation and improved water quality.

• BPA-free and eco-friendly design.

Best For:

• Homes concerned about arsenic in incoming water

• Larger households with higher water usage

• Homeowners wanting point-of-entry arsenic reduction

• Customers needing treatment before water reaches the whole home

• Homes with water concerns related to arsenic, arsenate, or arsenite

• Customers comparing whole-house arsenic water filters

• Customers wanting optional SMART filtration

• Customers wanting optional water softening

• Customers wanting optional UV sterilization

• Customers wanting leak detection protection

• Healthy Hydro Supply Co customers looking for whole-house Crystal Quest systems

Performance

The Crystal Quest Arsenic Whole House Water Filter uses a whole-home treatment process designed to reduce arsenic from incoming water before it continues throughout the home.

Core Filtration Stages:

Stage	Component	Purpose
Stage 1	20-inch sediment cartridge	Reduces sediment, silt, sand, and dirt
Stage 2	Arsenic-reducing mineral tank	Designed to reduce arsenic from the water supply
Stage 3	20-inch solid carbon cartridge	Helps reduce VOCs, remaining insecticides, pesticides, and industrial solvents

Arsenic Water Concern:

Arsenic, also known as As, can enter drinking water from natural deposits in the earth as well as from agricultural, mining, metallurgical, and industrial activities. Surface pollutants related to arsenic can gradually move into groundwater through rain, melting snow, runoff, and the natural flow of groundwater.

One of the biggest concerns with arsenic is that it usually does not noticeably change the taste, smell, color, or appearance of drinking water. Arsenic may be present at potentially hazardous levels without giving obvious warning signs.

Arsenic is not easily dissolved in water. When it is found in a water supply, it may be connected to mining operations, metallurgical processes, or runoff from agricultural areas where arsenic-containing materials were used as industrial poisons. Arsenic and phosphate can also substitute for one another chemically, meaning commercial-grade phosphate may contain some arsenic.

The provided product content states that arsenic is highly toxic, has been classified by the U.S. EPA as a carcinogen, and has a Maximum Contaminant Level, or MCL, of 0.010 mg/L, effective as of 01/23/06.

Pre-Filtration:

Water first flows through a 20-inch sediment cartridge designed to reduce:

• Sediment

• Silt

• Sand

• Dirt

This pre-filtration stage helps protect the rest of the system by reducing larger particles before water reaches the arsenic reduction media.

Arsenic Reduction Stage:

After pre-filtration, water flows through an arsenic-reducing mineral tank designed to reduce arsenic from the water supply.

This is the core treatment stage of the system and is designed for homes that need targeted arsenic reduction as part of a whole-house water filtration setup.

Post-Filtration:

After the arsenic reduction stage, water flows through a 20-inch solid carbon cartridge designed to help reduce remaining chemical contaminants, including:

• Volatile organic compounds, also known as VOCs

• Remaining insecticides

• Pesticides

• Industrial solvents

This post-filtration stage adds another layer of water treatment before water continues through the home.

Contaminants Addressed:

The product information lists the following target contaminants and concerns:

• Arsenic

• Arsenate

• Arsenite

• Sediment

• Silt

• Sand

• Dirt

• VOCs

• Remaining insecticides

• Pesticides

• Industrial solvents

• Heavy metals, with optional SMART Filter

• Chlorine, with optional SMART Filter

• Chloramine, with optional SMART Filter

• Herbicides, with optional SMART Filter

• Pharmaceutical by-products, with optional SMART Filter

• Petroleum byproducts, with optional SMART Filter

• Other inorganic substances, with optional SMART Filter

• Bacteria, viruses, algae, and protozoa concerns with optional UV sterilizer

Optional SMART Filter Media Blend:

Media Component	Purpose
Two types of coconut-shell granular activated carbon, including catalytic carbon	Adsorption and expanded filtration support
Eagle Redox Alloys® 9500 and 6500	Redox media support
Anion exchange resin	Additional filtration support
Ceramic balls	Helps enhance water
Tourmaline balls	Helps enhance water and maintain a more alkaline pH

Optional SMART Filter Adds Support For:

• Heavy metals

• Chlorine

• Chloramine

• Pesticides

• Herbicides

• Pharmaceutical by-products

• Petroleum byproducts

• Other inorganic substances

Optional Water Softener:

The optional water softener allows water to flow through an ion exchange resin and brine water conditioner for hardness reduction.

This upgrade is recommended because the arsenic reduction media may increase hardness in the water. Water is considered hard when it contains minerals such as calcium and magnesium.

Signs of hard water may include:

• Staining on sinks, tubs, showers, and clothing

• Reduced lather from shampoos and soaps

• A filmy feeling on the skin

• Limescale deposits in plumbing and water-using appliances

Hard water can increase the risk of limescale buildup inside household water systems. Limescale may block pipes and reduce the efficiency of hot water boilers and tanks, which can increase domestic water heating costs by approximately 15% to 20%.

Water softening can help extend the lifespan of household machines, plumbing lines, and water-based systems while improving overall system performance.

Specs

Product: Crystal Quest Arsenic Whole House Water Filter
Brand: Crystal Quest
Sold By: Healthy Hydro Supply Co
System Type: Whole-house arsenic reduction water filtration system
Primary Use: Arsenic reduction, whole-home water treatment, and improved water quality
Target Arsenic Forms: Arsenic, arsenate, and arsenite
Household Fit: Built for larger households with higher water usage
Core Filtration: Sediment pre-filter, arsenic-reducing mineral tank, and carbon post-filter
Backwash: Automatic
Material Options: Stainless steel or fiberglass
Eco-Friendly Features: BPA-free and eco-friendly design

System Specifications:

Specification	1.5 Cubic Feet	2.0 Cubic Feet
Filter Media Volume	1.5 cubic feet	2.0 cubic feet
Capacity	1,000,000 gallons	1,500,000 gallons
Service Flow	9–11 GPM	10–13 GPM
Tank Dimensions	10" x 54"	12" x 52"
Material	Stainless steel or fiberglass	Stainless steel or fiberglass
Backwash	Automatic	Automatic
Brine Tank Dimensions*	18" x 33"	18" x 33"
Grain Capacity*	48,000	60,000

*Brine tank dimensions and grain capacity apply when a softener is selected.

Replacement Media:

Eagle Arsenic Oxide

SMART Media

Eaglesb Water Softener

 

Replacement Cartridges:

Sediment Cartridge 2-7/8" x 20"

Carbon Block Filter Cartridge 2-7/8" x 20"

 

Optional Upgrades:

• Water softener

• SMART Filter

• 12 GPM UV water sterilizer

• Smart Valve leak detector

• Vacuum breaker

• Metered valve

• Oxidation system

Install & Parts

The Crystal Quest Arsenic Whole House Water Filter is a whole-house point-of-entry filtration system designed to treat incoming water before it continues through the home.

System Configuration Options:

• Standalone arsenic whole house water filter

• Arsenic system with optional water softener

• Arsenic system with optional SMART Filter

• Arsenic system with optional 12 GPM UV water sterilizer

• Arsenic system with optional Smart Valve leak detector

• Arsenic system with optional vacuum breaker

• Arsenic system with optional metered valve

• Arsenic system with optional oxidation system

• Stainless steel tank option

• Fiberglass tank option

Core Parts and Filtration Components:

• 20-inch sediment cartridge

• Arsenic-reducing mineral tank

• 20-inch solid carbon cartridge

• Automatic backwashing valve

• Optional SMART Filter

• Optional water softener

• Optional 12 GPM UV water sterilizer

• Optional Smart Valve leak detector

• Optional vacuum breaker

• Optional metered valve

• Optional oxidation system

Optional 12 GPM UV Water Sterilizer:

The optional 12 GPM UV water sterilizer is designed for microorganism control concerns, including bacteria, viruses, algae, and protozoa.

A major advantage of UV treatment is that it can disinfect water faster than chlorine without the need for bulky retention tanks or adding harmful chemicals to drinking water.

Optional Leak Detector Valve:

The optional Leak Detector Valve is designed to detect a water leak within the water filter system and shut down the water supply to help prevent flooding and property damage.

Optional Vacuum Breaker:

A vacuum breaker is recommended for installation inline ahead of the water filter system. This is used as a precaution against the rare occurrence of negative pressure, or vacuum pressure, in the water line. Negative pressure can potentially damage filter tanks and housings.

Optional Metered Valve:

These systems come standard with a timer valve, which runs the backwashing schedule based on a set number of days.

For example:

• Timer valve: backwashes every 7 days

• Metered valve: backwashes after a set number of gallons, such as 3,000 gallons

The optional metered valve runs the backwashing cycle based on water usage instead of a fixed day schedule.

Optional Oxidation System:

The optional oxidation system uses ozone for efficient water oxidation and improved water quality.

Important Installation and Maintenance Notes:

Pinholes or rust may occur on stainless steel tanks in certain environments, especially when:

• Humidity is high

• Salt is present

• Condensation remains on the tank and is not routinely wiped down

If the system will be exposed to any of these conditions, or if routine maintenance cannot be performed, a fiberglass tank is recommended.

Referenced Documentation:

Whole House Manual

Leak Detector Manual

Guaranteed Performance

2.0 SS Arsenic Schematic

2.0 CN Arsenic Schematic

Eagle Arsenic Oxide SDS Schematic

Eagle Arsenic Oxide PDS Schematic

FAQ & Support

What is the Crystal Quest Arsenic Whole House Water Filter?
The Crystal Quest Arsenic Whole House Water Filter is a whole-house water filtration system designed to reduce arsenic, arsenate, and arsenite from incoming household water before it reaches faucets, showers, appliances, and plumbing throughout the home.

Who manufactures this system?
This system is manufactured by Crystal Quest and available from Healthy Hydro Supply Co.

What is this system designed to reduce?
The system is designed to reduce arsenic, arsenate, and arsenite.

Is this a whole-house system?
Yes. This is a point-of-entry whole-house system designed to treat incoming water before it continues through the home.

Is this system built for larger households?
Yes. The provided product content states that this system is built for larger households with higher water usage.

Why is arsenic a concern in drinking water?
Arsenic can enter drinking water from natural deposits in the earth as well as agricultural, mining, metallurgical, and industrial activities. It usually does not noticeably change the taste, smell, color, or appearance of drinking water.

What is the current arsenic MCL listed in the product content?
The provided product content states that the Maximum Contaminant Level, or MCL, for arsenic is 0.010 mg/L, effective as of 01/23/06.

What does the sediment pre-filter address?
The 20-inch sediment cartridge is designed to reduce sediment, silt, sand, and dirt before water reaches the arsenic reduction media.

What does the arsenic-reducing mineral tank do?
The arsenic-reducing mineral tank is the core treatment stage and is designed to reduce arsenic from the water supply.

What does the carbon post-filter address?
The 20-inch solid carbon cartridge is designed to help reduce VOCs, remaining insecticides, pesticides, and industrial solvents.

What does the optional SMART Filter add?
The optional SMART Filter adds a multi-stage filtration blend that includes coconut-shell GAC, catalytic carbon, Eagle Redox Alloys® 9500 and 6500, anion exchange resin, ceramic balls, and tourmaline balls.

What does the optional SMART Filter help reduce?
The optional SMART Filter is designed to help reduce or remove heavy metals, chlorine, chloramine, pesticides, herbicides, pharmaceutical by-products, petroleum byproducts, and other inorganic substances.

Why is the optional water softener recommended?
The water softener is recommended because the arsenic reduction media may increase hardness in the water.

What are the available system capacities?
The 1.5 cubic feet option is rated for up to 1,000,000 gallons. The 2.0 cubic feet option is rated for up to 1,500,000 gallons.

What are the listed service flow rates?
The 1.5 cubic feet system lists a service flow of 9–11 GPM. The 2.0 cubic feet system lists a service flow of 10–13 GPM.

What tank materials are available?
The system is available in stainless steel or fiberglass.

When is fiberglass recommended?
Fiberglass is recommended if the system will be exposed to high humidity, salt, or condensation that is not routinely wiped down.

What does the optional 12 GPM UV water sterilizer do?
The optional UV water sterilizer is designed for microorganism control concerns, including bacteria, viruses, algae, and protozoa.

Does Healthy Hydro Supply Co provide support?
Customers can contact Healthy Hydro Supply Co for product questions, configuration guidance, replacement media guidance, installation support, and order assistance.