A filter assembly includes a water filter assembly having a filter element
sealingly disposed in a cartridge, and having an inlet and an outlet, the
water filter assembly being substantially dripless when charged with
water and disposed substantially horizontally. A manifold assembly is
fluidly couplable at an inlet to a source of water to be filtered and
having a filtered water outlet and having mating members for removably
mating to the water filter assembly and having a mounting means attached
to said manifold providing rotational travel to the water filter assembly
for installation, removal and replacement of the water filter assembly. A
cartridge and a water distribution manifold assembly are further
included.