Product review (1 stars): Know what you are looking for before you buy this filter
I recently bought an EcoAqua water filter to replace a GE Smart Filter (because of price).  The EcoAqua water filter was advertised as a replacement for the GE filter.  What I did not realize is that the EcoAqua filter is only rated for NSF standard 42 which is an "aesthetic" standard, meaning it is the standard for the "taste" of water such as removing the taste of chlorine.  A filter that meets NSF Standard 42 is not required to reduce contaminants including metals, micro-organisms, and chemicals.  It was my own fault for not completing adequate research, but I will not buy this filter again.  My recommendation is:  if you want a filter that potentially removes contaminants, buy the original GE filter, or study any alternative product to make sure it is certified for the contaminants you might be concerned about. (If you are interested in more detail, I recommend using the search terms "nsf water standards" and/or "ansi water standards", and/or go to the website: [...] )  I am confident the EcoAqua water filter does a good job for taste, but I intended to buy a product that reduces contaminants.